The Naturalists
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.
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.
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.
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.
PHOTO CREDIT: Richard Termine
PHOTO CREDIT: Richard Termine
PHOTO CREDIT: Richard Termine
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 |