The Naturalists

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THE NATURALISTS
By Jaki McCarrick
Directed by Colleen Clinton & Lily Dorment
September 7th - 23rd 2018
World Premiere

Set in a rural hamlet in County Monaghan, Ireland, The Naturalists follows the story of Francis and Billy Sloane, whose isolated existence is shaken by the arrival of the mysterious Josie. It is a story of secrets, atonement, and how we can be healed by the land, by each other and, maybe, by the perfect stranger. This world premiere was written by Jaki McCarrick, finalist for the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and winner of the Papatango Award for new writing.

‘The Naturalists’ is staged with impeccable, well, naturalism…The play and its desultory rhythms are a gift to its actors.

The New York Times

Thanks to the Pond Theatre Company, New York City audiences are able to experience some of the best theatrical offerings available from contemporary British and Irish writers.

Hollywood Soapbox

As handled by the directors and their highly skilled cast — each of them adept at suggesting much more than is contained in their words — Francis, Billy, and Josie make for beguiling company.

Lighting & Sound America
Photo: THE NATURALISTS
By Jaki McCarrick
Directed by Colleen Clinton & Lily Dorment
With John Keating, Michael Mellamphy, Tim Ruddy & Sarah Street; presented by The Pond Theatre Company; dress rehearsal photographed: 3:30 PM; Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Walkerspace; 46 Walker Street, NYC. Photograph: © 2018 RICHARD TERMINE.
PHOTO CREDIT - RICHARD TERMINE
PHOTO CREDIT: Richard Termine
Photo: THE NATURALISTS
By Jaki McCarrick
Directed by Colleen Clinton & Lily Dorment
With John Keating, Michael Mellamphy, Tim Ruddy & Sarah Street; presented by The Pond Theatre Company; dress rehearsal photographed: 3:30 PM; Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Walkerspace; 46 Walker Street, NYC. Photograph: © 2018 RICHARD TERMINE.
PHOTO CREDIT - RICHARD TERMINE
PHOTO CREDIT: Richard Termine
Photo: THE NATURALISTS
By Jaki McCarrick
Directed by Colleen Clinton & Lily Dorment
With John Keating, Michael Mellamphy, Tim Ruddy & Sarah Street; presented by The Pond Theatre Company; dress rehearsal photographed: 3:30 PM; Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Walkerspace; 46 Walker Street, NYC. Photograph: © 2018 RICHARD TERMINE.
PHOTO CREDIT - RICHARD TERMINE
PHOTO CREDIT: Richard Termine
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PHOTO CREDIT: Richard Termine

Cast


John Keating Francis Xavier Sloane
Michael Mellamphy John-Joe Doherty
Tim Ruddy Billy Sloane
Sarah Street Josie Larmer
   
   
   

Crew


Chika Shimizu Set Designer
Caitlin Rapoport Lighting Designer
Christopher Ross-Ewart Sound Designer
Grier Coleman Costume Designer
Carrie Mossman Properties
Josiah Parsons Production Manager
Garrett Markgraf Production Stage Manager