Taylor Schilling, Gabby Beans to star in world premiere of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY at Second Stage

Directed by Kate Whoriskey; Previews begin January 31

I liked this (and Taylor) when 2ST presented it as a reading fairly recently. I'm sure Gabby will be wonderful in the role that Kara Young was also wonderful in.

when did Gabby Beans exit this for JONAH? This headline made me do a doubletake.

Jonah is really a much better showcase for Gabby’s talent than this play would have offered. I thought the concept for The Apiary was interesting but it just didn’t stick the landing. It felt like it moved really fast but then when the emotional stakes were supposed to get raised at the end, I didn’t really feel that as an audience member.

CJRochester said: "For the record here's the current cast. I gather STEPHANIE CROUSILLAT replaced Gabby.

https://2st.com/shows/the-apiary#cast"

Stephanie's role is a dance role only. I imagine Gabby Beans was intended for the role of Zora, now being played by April Matthis.

raddersons said: "Jonah is really a much better showcase for Gabby’s talent than this play would have offered. I thought the concept for The Apiarywas interesting but it just didn’t stick the landing. Itfelt like it moved really fast but then when the emotional stakes were supposed to get raised at the end, I didn’t really feel that as an audience member."

Also, for purely practical reasons, Jonah has a longer run. For a working actor, more $ and insurance weeks is important.