The Unscene Theatre Company, a women-led, non-profit theatre company, is excited to announce its latest production.
Next of Kin will be performed at the Chain Theater's Brick Studio August 18th, 19th, 20th, 22nd, and 23rd.
About the Production
The Unscene Theatre is delighted to share information about its latest production, Next of Kin, which will run at the Chain Theater’s Brick Studio from August 18th through to the 23rd.
About the Play:
A rain-soaked night in a New York hospital waiting room sets the stage for Next of Kin, an intimate and emotionally raw drama about an encounter between Joyce Peters, a reticent mother estranged from her daughter, and Hannah Markovitz, a professor who has come to care deeply for that same young woman.
As Keira—Joyce's daughter and Hannah's student—lies in critical condition after an accident, the women are forced into unexpected proximity and frank conversation.
Over the course of eighteen hours, what begins as awkward tension develops into piercing vulnerability, as they confront grief, estrangement, identity, and the quiet ache of maternal failure.
Next of Kin deftly explores the complexities of chosen versus biological family, asking whether reconciliation is ever too late—or sometimes better left unspoken.
This is a story about caregiving at the edges of love, and the difficult decisions that arise when past wounds come face to face with fragile hope.
About Our Cast:
Susan is happy to be a part of this production of Next of Kin and working with the Unscene Theater Company. Graduating with BA in acting at SF State University Susan has pursued a life of performing. She has created many roles in theater festivals, original plays and commercials in her many decades performing both in New York and San Francisco. She is also one half of the beloved kids comedy duo SAMMIE & TUDIE, with her husband. The duo performs all over the New York area performing their comedy magic & clowning show. When not performing, she enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and her husband Steve and their sweet little dog Sophie.
Joss Wilmouth (Hannah) is an NYC-based actor who is excited to be a part of this production. Some of her favorite roles include Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit, Lotty in Enchanted April, Ellen in Two Rooms, the Second Weird Sister in Macbeth and Kate in Bedroom Farce. Brooklyn College, MFA; Point Park College, BFA.
For Tickets:
Tickets are available via Eventbrite.
Reach out to unscenetc@gmail.com with any questions.
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