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Ulster American, written by David Ireland and directed by Ciarán O’Reilly, starring Max Baker, Matthew Broderick and Geraldine Hughes, is a savagely funny play that dissects the intersection of identity politics, ego, privilege, and the Northern Irish Troubles with satirical precision. On the evening before rehearsals begin for her new work, Ulster-born playwright Ruth Davenport visits the home of English director…
Ulster American, written by David Ireland and directed by Ciarán O’Reilly, starring Max Baker, Matthew Broderick and Geraldine Hughes, is a savagely funny play that dissects the intersection of identity politics, ego, privilege, and the Northern Irish Troubles with satirical precision.
On the evening before rehearsals begin for her new work, Ulster-born playwright Ruth Davenport visits the home of English director Leigh Carver, along with Oscar-winning Hollywood star Jay Conway who has just arrived in London to star in the world premiere.
What begins as a cordial gathering to discuss the upcoming production quickly descends into a brutal psychological brawl as egos, ideologies, and historical baggage collide. A theatrical hand grenade disguised as a drawing-room comedy, Ulster American explosively reveals some raw contradictions at the heart of modern storytelling and political posturing.
Credits:
- Lee Carver: Max Baker
- Jay Conway: Matthew Broderick
- Ruth Davenport: Geraldine Hughes
- Director: Ciarán O’Reilly
- Set Designer: Charlie Corcoran
- Costume Designer: Orla Long
- Lighting Designer: Michael Gottlieb
- Sound Design: Florian Staab
- Sound Design & Original Music: Ryan Rumery
- Properties: Deirdre Brennan
- Assistant Costume Design: Lindsey Eifert
- Fight Director: Rick Sordelet
- Production Stage Manager: Karen Evanouskas
- Assistant Stage Manager: Jade Doina
- Managing Director: Lisa Fane
- Press Representative: Print Shop PR
