Melancholy Play by Sarah Ruhl [Theatre]

Step into the whimsical world of Sarah Ruhl's Melancholy Play, where melancholy isn't just a mood—it's an irresistible charm. Tilly is an ordinary bank teller whose exquisite sadness captivates everyone she meets. But when an outpouring of love triggers a transformation in Tilly, her newfound joy wreaks havoc on the lives of her admirers. Sometimes it's poetic, profound, and surreal. Sometimes it's campy and delightfully silly. This one-of-a-kind comedy will use every tactic to keep you entertained while sneakily provoking deeper questions about human capacity for love...and pity.

Performed by Chris Locke (as Lorenzo), Emily Abruzzi (as Joan), Mike Jones (as Frank), Larysa Murray (as Tilly), Elizabeth Sackett (Frances), and Ava Glover (as the cellist)

Directed by Gabrielle Schutz

Assistant Directed by Anja Martin

Music Direction and Original Compositions by John Blevins

Performances July 16th - 26th (Thursday - Sunday)

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MELANCHOLY PLAY is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

Upper Jay Art Center's programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

This program is supported, in part, by the Cloudsplitter Foundation.

This program is made possible, in part, by the Essex County Art's Council's Cultural Assistance Program Grant with funding provided by Essex County.