Molly Sweeney
By Brian Friel
Directed by Jonathan Silverstein
"Profoundly affecting!" — DC Theater Arts
October 8 — November 16, 2019
Keen Company is thrilled to present the first New York revival of Crumbs from the Table of Joy by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and directed by Colette Robert!
Having lost her sight at infancy, Molly Sweeney knows the world through touch, sound, taste, and smell. When her hopeful husband and ambitious doctor propose an operation to restore her sight, Molly and those around her begin to understand that things may not all be as they appear. Brian Friel, Ireland’s master storyteller (Dancing at Lughnasa, Faith Healer, Translations) creates a riveting contemporary drama about the unexpected consequences of a medical miracle.
Run time is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, including a 10 minute intermission. Recommended for patrons 10 years and older.
"Keen Company brings profound empathy and true vision to Molly Sweeney."
— DC Theater Arts
"Director Jonathan Silverstein and Pamela Sabaugh, the low-vision actor who tackles the title role, believe that staging the play requires an examination of both its ableist and feminist undertones."
— American Theatre
"★★★★★ Jonathan Silverstein directs the deceptively quiet three-hander with surgical care."
— New York Stage Review
Performance Venue
Theatre Row
410 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
Between 9th & 10th Ave
Show Schedule
Tuesdays at 7pm
Wednesdays at 7pm
Thursdays at 7pm
Fridays at 7pm
Saturdays at 2pm & 7pm
Sundays at 2pm
Accessibility
Audio Description:
Tuesday, October 22 at 7pm
Thursday, November 7 at 7pm
Sunday, November 10 at 3pm
Touch Tours:
Tuesday, October 22 at 6pm
Thursday, November 7 at 6pm
Sunday, November 10 at 2pm
Braille Programs, Large Print Programs, and Assisted Hearing Devices available at all performances.
Keen Conversations
Our series of free post-show talkbacks!
10/31: Brian Friel and Irish Storytelling
11/7: Vision and Molly Sweeney
11/8: Irish History and Culture
11/14: Meet the Cast and Crew
Meet the Artists
Brian Friel (Playwright)
Jonathan Silverstein (Director)
Paul O'Brien (Mr. Rice)
Pamela Sabaugh (Molly)
Tommy Schrider (Frank)
Set Design: Steven Kemp
Costume Design: Jennifer Paar
Lighting Design: Anshuman Bhatia
Sound Design: Fan Zhang
Prop Design: Ricola Wille
Dialect Coach: Amanda Quaid
Accessibility Consultant: George Ashiotis
Production Manager: Kim Guzowski
Press Representatives: David Gersten & Associates
Casting: Judy Bowman, CSA
Production Stage Manager: Rachael Gass
Production Photographer: Carol Rosegg