The Flick
By Annie Baker
Promethean Theatre Co.
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts
August 11-28, 2016
Press
"I hesitate to call a show "real," because that is trite. I hesitate to call a show "close to home," because that is meaningless as we all have different homes. I will say the show I saw last night was heartbreaking without being melodramatic. I will say the show was steeped in references without being esoteric. I will say the show was funny and relatable without pandering to any broad comedy or usual tricks. The performances were meticulous without being contrived. The emotion was palpable without dripping with sentimentality. In short, this was an excellent show, expertly directed, and you should absolutely make it out to Kenner so you can enjoy it, as I was so lucky to do." -Meredith Brumfield
“Promethean Theatre’s presentation of Annie Baker’s profoundly insightful, Pulitzer Prize-winning The Flick exemplified vital theater. Director Stephen Eckert found just about all the nuances in it; as aimless young adults, Khiry Armstead and Stephen Foley were both extremely fine, while Susan Lanigan was perfect”
-Brian Sands, Ambush Magazine
“Stephen M. Eckert's skillful direction yields credible characterizations and purposeful onstage movement. The Flick was an unassuming but excellently directed and acted play worthy of discussion and introspection.” -Mary Rickard, Gambit
2016 Big Easy Entertainment Awards
Best Direction (Nominated)
Best Ensemble (Won)
Best Scenic Design, Lex Gernon (Nominated)
Collaborators
Scenic Design by Lex Gernon
Lighting Design by Diane Baas
Mark Bryan as Stage Manager
Featuring
Stephen Foley as Sam
Khiry Armstead as Avery
Susan Lanigan as Rose
Derrick Toups as Dreaming Man/Skylar
Photos by Marc Petros