LCT to produce The Skin of Our Teeth on Bway March 2022- Page 3

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 2/22/22 at 11:38am

Bold and exciting of them to not go the starfkker route with this.  It doesn't need it.

[quizking101]

Posted: 2/22/22 at 12:11pm

Borstalboy said: "Bold and exciting of them to not go the starfkker route with this. It doesn't need it."

Bold indeed - though I get the sinking suspicion that without even more Broadway recognizable names (not celebrity casting), this might be a MUCH harder sell than “Flying Over Sunset” was.

 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 2/22/22 at 12:15pm

Ooooooooooh, Priscilla Lopez!!!!!!! 

[JBroadway]

Posted: 2/22/22 at 12:21pm

quizking101 said: "I get the sinking suspicion that without even more Broadway recognizable names (not celebrity casting), this might be a MUCH harder sell than “Flying Over Sunset” was."

 

I don't doubt it. But in theory, this is why we have non-profits on Broadway. Obviously all non-profits theatres hope to sell like gangbusters, but if not, they can weather it. 

I enjoy getting hyped about a starry cast as much as the next person, but I applaud them using their non-profit infrastructure to put trust in the material and the director. Let's hope this is an indication that the ensemble has been immaculately curated for Blain-Cruz' directorial vision. 

 

Updated On: 2/22/22 at 12:21 PM

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 2/22/22 at 12:54pm

Yes, this is the type of play that nonprofits should be producing –– large cast, play that wouldn't otherwise get a Broadway revival.

[Dan6]

Posted: 2/22/22 at 12:55pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "On paper, that's a nice regional theatre cast. Interested to see what Cruz will do for the production.



The much more interesting thing, which I don't think was previously announced:

PlaywrightBranden Jacobs-Jenkinswill contribute additional material for this production."

I'm torn about this, mostly because I've never seen the play, was looking forward to seeing Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth, and have no idea what or how much "additional material" there will be.  If I was already familiar with the play, I'd probably be more interested in seeing what a great modern playwright could do with adapting and/or updating it, but for the first time I see a classic I'd like it to at least be the classic text.  (I'll probably check it out anyway.) 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 2/22/22 at 1:04pm

Being that it's about a Black family now, my guess is that Jenkins is just updating some references or other culturally-specific things. I don't know the play well enough to guess what he'll change.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 2/22/22 at 1:09pm

Dan6 said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "On paper, that's a nice regional theatre cast. Interested to see what Cruz will do for the production.



The much more interesting thing, which I don't think was previously announced:

PlaywrightBranden Jacobs-Jenkinswill contribute additional material for this production."

I'm torn about this, mostly because I've never seen the play, was looking forward to seeing Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth, and have no idea what or how much "additional material" there will be. If I was already familiar with the play, I'd probably be more interested in seeing what a great modern playwright could do with adapting and/or updating it, but for the first time I see a classic I'd like it to at least be the classic text. (I'll probably check it out anyway.)"

 

Head to your local library and check out a copy of the play so you can read it before you see it.

 

[JBroadway]

Posted: 2/22/22 at 1:13pm

Dan6 said: "If I was already familiar with the play, I'd probably be more interested in seeing what a great modern playwright could do with adapting and/or updating it, but for the first time I see a classic I'd like it to at least be the classic text. (I'll probably check it out anyway.)"

 

If you feel strongly about it, why not read the play first, now that you know there will be alterations? Alternately, you can read it immediately afterward if you want to get a sense of what was changed. (EDIT: Dollypop beat me to it, while I was typing!) 

In any case, Jacobs-Jenkins isn't credited as an adaptor, so I doubt it will be a full on rewrite. And what makes Skin of Our Teeth interesting is the concept and the structure, so even with some "additional material" I expect you'll get a pretty good idea of "Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth"

Updated On: 2/22/22 at 01:13 PM

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 2/23/22 at 10:59pm

I heard that they might do it with one intermission and a pause rather than doing it in 3 acts.

[JBroadway]

Posted: 2/24/22 at 12:03am

SmoothLover said: "I heard that they might do it with one intermission and a pause rather than doing it in 3 acts."


That’s relatively common nowadays for shows written in 3 acts. Especially if the show is your standard 2.5-ish hours, and just happens to be structured in 3 acts. 
 

When I did Skin of Our Teeth in high school, we did it with 1 intermission after Act 2, and while I didn’t see the TFANA production from a few years ago, I believe I remember hearing they had only 1 intermission too. 

[joevitus]

Posted: 2/24/22 at 1:27am

Yet odd if you consider the structure, which is three eras/locations (well, technically same location for the first and third act).

[JBroadway]

Posted: 2/25/22 at 2:19pm

The rehearsal photos released today show James Ortiz included with the design team. I don't believe Ortiz' involvement was announced in the press release, nor is it listed on IBDB or the LCT website yet (though I expect the information will be added soon enough).

Ortiz is a really skilled puppet creator - he was behind The Woodsman, and also created some gorgeous puppets for Public Works productions such as Hercules and As You Like It. I'm guessing he's been hired to make puppets for the mammoth and the dinosaur, and hopefully they'll find some other chances to incorporate his work too. Another strong addition to this team! 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Go-Inside-the-First-Rehearsal-for-LCTs-THE-SKIN-OF-OUR-TEETH-20220225

Updated On: 2/25/22 at 02:19 PM

[JasonC3]

Posted: 2/25/22 at 2:51pm

Still haven't received anything from LCT about when member tickets go on sale.  Anyone seen any news?

[StageDoor3]

Posted: 2/25/22 at 3:13pm

Member tickets go on sale Monday, Feb 28 at 10 am EST.

[BIG BALONEY]

Posted: 2/25/22 at 3:59pm

Not iterested in this play. I'd be surprised if gets that much of an audience. 

[Dan6]

Posted: 2/25/22 at 4:56pm

BIG BALONEY said: "Not iterested in this play. I'd be surprised if gets that much of an audience."

Good news...you don't have to see it!

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 2/26/22 at 10:26am

Anyone know when LincTix go on sale for this? 

[StageDoor3]

Posted: 2/28/22 at 5:27pm

I believe LincTix and public tickets go on sale March 6.  Someone else here may also confirm.