Mahida's Extra Key to Heaven
by Russell Davis
produced by Epic Theatre Ensemble
at Signature Theatre's Peter Norton Space
NYC
direction: Will Pomerantz
sets by: Mimi Lien
lighting by: Justin Townsend
costumes by: Theresa Squire
sound and original music by: Katie Down
cast:
Thomas . . . . James Wallert
Mahida . . . . . Roxanna Hope
Edna . . . . . . . Michelle Pawk
Ramin . . . . . . Arian Moayed
selected press:
"Playwright Davis never loses sight of his characters' needs, and neither does the excellent cast or masterful director Will Pomerantz."
"... stands out as one of the most sensitive and troubling post 9/11 dramas I've seen."
– David Cote, TimeOut/NY
"Finely tuned performances and nuanced direction from Will Pomerantz."
"Pomerantz and designer Mimi Lien choreograph a series of fascinating transitions as the house is assembled and disassembled while the actors look on."
– Sam Thielman, Variety
"A seamless staging by Will Pomerantz... an explosive clash of cultures..."
– Jason Zinoman, The New York Times