Cry it Out
October 24 – November 17, 2019
By Molly Smith Metzler
Directed by Rachel Alderman
An ode to modern-day motherhood, Cry it Out peers into the lives of four new parents with nothing in common except sleep deprivation, unreliable childcare and the notion of “having it all.” The darkly funny comedy takes a smart and honest look at the power of female friendship, the dilemma of going back to work after being home with a newborn, and the effect social class has on parenthood in America.
Important Info
Approximate Running Time
90 minutes with no intermission
Recommended Age
18+
Warnings
Contains strong language
All photos by T. Charles Erickson.
Reviews
- Broadway World
- New Haven Register (requires email sign-in)
- Talkin’ Broadway
- Patch.com
- Bonnie Goldberg
- From the Desk of Jim R
- Pioneer Valley Radio (audio – begins at 3:13)
- Stu on Broadway
- New Haven Review
- New Haven Arts
- The Howard
Related Events
HPL @ Hartford Stage
Hartford Public Library and Hartford Stage invite you to dig deeper into the world of the plays onstage. Use your Connecticut town library card to check out a book from the HPL @ Hartford Stage library kiosk located in the lower lobby of the theatre near Guest Services.
AfterWords Discussion
November 5, 6 and 12
Join members of the cast and our Artistic staff for a free discussion, immediately following select 7:30 pm performances on Tuesday or 2:00 pm Wednesday matinees. FREE
Sunday Afternoon Discussion
November 3
Rachel Spencer Hewitt
Rachel Spencer Hewitt (Jessie) appeared on Broadway in King Charles III and Off-Broadway in Peter and the Starcatcher. Her regional credits include All’s Well That Ends Well (Sacramento Theatre Company) and the musical Fly by Night (TheatreWorks/Palo Alto). Spencer Hewitt is the founder of the Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL) for the Performing Arts, a national network and resource hub designed to break down barriers and stigmas surrounding parenthood in the theatre arts. Immediately following the 2:00 pm Matinee. FREE.
Cast
Mitchell
Erin Gann
Adrienne
Caroline Kinsolving
Lina
Evelyn Spahr
Jessie
Rachel Spencer Hewitt
Artistic
Playwright
Molly Smith Metzler
Director
Rachel Alderman
Scenic Designer
Kristen Robinson
Costume Designer
Blair Gulledge
Lighting Designer
Matthew Richards
Sound Designer
Karin Graybash
Dramaturg
Shaila Schmidt
Casting Director
Laura Stanczyk, CSA
Stage Manager
Kelly Hardy
Assistant Stage Manager
Chandalae Nyswonger
Sponsors
Lead Sponsor
Producers
