by Conor McPherson
It’s Christmas Eve in Dublin. In the rundown house where Sharky cares for his blind brother, old acquaintances gather for a card game—joined by an ominous stranger. As the booze flows and the game intensifies, Sharky discovers he is playing for his soul. In this eerie, darkly humorous tale, celebrated playwright Conor McPherson examines how we face the demons of our past as we struggle to find redemption. Born in Dublin, playwright Conor McPherson won London’s prestigious Olivier Award for The Weir and received a Tony nomination for Shining City. The Seafarer makes its Chicago premiere, following a critically-acclaimed Broadway run.
Tom Irwin on Mr. Lockhart
Randall Newsome on Nicky
#015: Ensemble Member John Mahoney on The Seafarer
Randall Arney on Liquor on Stage
#014: Ensemble Member Randall Arney on The Seafarer
EXPLORE: The World of Conor McPherson
Randall Arney on The Searfarer
Alan Wilder on Ivan
The Seafarer in Production
#012: Ensemble Member Francis Guinan on The Seafarer
The Seafarer in Rehearsal
#001: Artistic Director Martha Lavey on the 2008-2009 Season
Artistic Director Martha Lavey discusses the 2008-2009 Season of the Imagination
Artistic Director Martha Lavey explores Dublin Carol's central question of human intimacy.
Artistic Director Martha Lavey Interviews William Petersen
Artistic Director Martha Lavey discusses the mystery, humor, and grace of The Seafarer.
Joy Meads captures the hopeful spirit of The Seafarer
Associate Artistic Director David New interviews ensemble members Amy Morton and Randall Arney
A sampling of themes throughout his work
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