Cracked Open, a new play by Gail Kriegel, makes its world premiere beginning May 6 prior to an official opening May 20 at Off-Broadway's Theatre Row.
Also directed by the playwright, the cast features Pamela Bob (A Gentleman鈥檚 Guide to Love and Murder), Joyia D. Bradley (Mirrors), Rub茅n Caballero, Paul Castree (Water for Elephants), Blaire DiMisa (Anastasia), Scott Harrison (David: A New Musical), Madeline Grace Jones (The Color Purple), Lisa Pelikan (Spring Awakening), Katherine Reis (Gossip Girl), Bart Shatto (War Paint), and Jeene Vath (Medea of The Laundromat).
The 11-member cast plays 32 characters in the play, produced by Dream Big World Theatre in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.
In Cracked Open, a family's love is tested when their 17-year-old daughter experiences the sudden onset of mental illness. As they struggle to understand her new reality, they must navigate the complexities of treatment, social stigma, and their own fears.
The creative team also includes scenic and props designer
Mikaila Baca-Dorion, costume designers AC Gottlieb and James Nguyen,
scenic and lighting designer Yang Yu, sound designer and production
manager Bill Toles, fight director Judi Lewis Ockler, production stage
manager Suzanne Apicella, casting director Jamibeth Margolis, and
general managers Reed Ridgley and Anthony Francavilla of Form
Theatricals.
Performances continue through June 28. Visit .
