More Loud presents the world premiere of Barbara Cassidy's Mrs. Loman, an unauthorized sequel to Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, beginning January 31 at Off-Broadway's Theatre Row.
The play, which imagines the life of Linda Loman after her husband
commits suicide, will officially open February 5. Meghan Finn directs.
This satirical critique of misogyny in Miller’s world features Monique Vukovic (Vandy in Peter & Vandy, God’s Ear at The Vineyard) in the title role with Linda Jones as Esther, Hartley Parker as Happy, Matt “Ugly” McGlade as Biff, Ara Celia Butler as Lena, Patricia Marjorie as Contemporary Woman, Jerry Ferris as Charlie, and Joe Gregori as Bernard.
“Death of a Salesman is such an important play of the American canon,” said playwright Cassidy in an earlier statement. “While having great admiration for it, I have always had immense trouble with the female characters and the misogyny. I decided I wanted to make a play about a Linda Loman who becomes a very different person after Willy’s death. Mrs. Loman is a play which, in Juvenalian satirical fashion, struggles with the world—first, Miller’s fictional world, then, our historical past, and ultimately, the here and now.”
The production also has scenic design by Christopher and Justin Swader, costume design and props by Patricia Marjorie, lighting design by Brian Aldous, associate sound design by sound supervisor Olivia Cole-Berry, stage management by Vijay Patnaik, intimacy coordination by Max Mooney, and fight choreography by Sean Griffin.
The play was workshopped last year at The Tank, where Finn is artistic director.
Performances will continue through February 15. Clara Livingston produces.
For ticket information visit MrsLoman.com.