Man from Nebraska
| Man From Nebraska | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Tracy Letts |
| Date premiered | November 20, 2003 |
| Place premiered | Steppenwolf Theatre Company |
| Series | English |
Man From Nebraska is a play by American playwright Tracy Letts, which premiered in 2003 in Chicago. Man From Nebraska is about a man's loss of faith and his journey to regain it.
The play had its world premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois on November 20, 2003. Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, the cast featured Rick Snyder (Ken), Rondi Reed (Nancy) and Michael Shannon (Harry Brown). The play ran at the South Coast Repertory Theatre, Costa Mesa, California in March 2006, starring Brian Kerwin and Kathy Baker and directed by William Friedkin.
The play was a 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Drama finalist.
The play premiered Off-Broadway at the Second Stage Theatre, marking its New York debut, starting January 26, 2017 in previews, officially on February 15, 2017. The cast features Reed Birney (Ken), Nana Mensah (Tamyra), Max Gordon Moore (Harry Brown), Annette O'Toole (Nancy Carpenter), Kathleen Peirce (Cammie Carpenter), William Ragsdale (Reverend Todd) and Heidi Armbruster (Pat). The production is directed by David Cromer. The play has had its run extended by 2 weeks, to March 26.
Ken Carpenter, previously a devoted Baptist, suddenly finds that he no longer believes in God. Ken’s wife, Nancy, is shocked and uncomfortable with Ken’s sudden loss of faith and initiates a meeting between Ken and their pastor. During his discussion with Ken, the Reverend learns that Ken’s life is going fairly well, except for his mother's declining mental and physical health, and he hasn't taken a vacation in decades. The Reverend suggests that Ken should get out of Lincoln, and after some coaxing, Ken accepts the idea of going on a vacation by himself.
While travelling to London the woman seated next to him, Pat, asks about Ken’s marriage. She explains to Ken that she is divorced, but that “I get laid whenever I want”. She then describes how she caught her ex-husband in the act of cheating on her. In spite of his apparent lack of interest, Pat mentions that she might stop by Ken's hotel some time to see him.
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