NEWSLETTER
Limited Engagement Runs November 6 – 23 at Theatre for the New City
New York, N.Y. - A young girl struggles to find a way forward in the World Premiere of Stefan Diethelm's powerful new play Connoly. The production runs November 6 – 23 with opening night slated for November 6 at Theatre for the New City. A one act version of the play was presented last June at the Audacious Owl Theatre Festival at The Chain Theater. Delaney “Lanes” May directs.
Connoly tells the story of a teenage girl placed in an in-patient mental health facility after surviving a suicide attempt. With the support of her overwhelmed older sister Dingo, a strict yet caring nurse, Natalya, and Georgie—her best friend who may be imaginary or even spectral—she begins the difficult work of recovery while struggling to imagine a future.
A contemporary tragedy of youth, Connoly confronts themes of mental health, family, and the preciousness of life itself.
Content advisory: Connolly features sensitive topics including suicide, self harm and discussions of mental health.
The cast of Connoly features Emily Kendall Cohen, Madi Daning, Abby Messina, Nikki Neuberger, and Alessia Seclì.
Produced by Stefan Diethelm, Delaney “Lanes” May, and Bradly Valenzuela.
Connoly runs November 6 – 23 with performances on Thursdays – Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm. Running time: 2 hours.
The Theater for the New City (The Community Space Theater), is located at 155 1st Avenue (between 9th & 10th Street), New York City, NY 10003. Subways: L to 1st Avenue, 4/6 to Astor Place, F to 2nd Avenue, R/W to 8th Street. Tickets are $20 (general admission) and $15 (students/seniors) and go on sale at the end of the month at www.theaterforthenewcity.net
BIOGRAPHIES
Stefan Diethelm (Playwright/Producer) is a Swiss and German playwright based in New York City. His plays have been performed in a variety of theaters and festivals in New York City and beyond, garnering positive national and international reviews. Previous plays include: Connoly (Audacious Owl Theater Festival/Chain Theater), Anton Goes To Heaven (?) (TNC), and The Devil And The Playwright (TNC). www.instagram.com/stefdiesel
Delaney “Lanes” May (Director/Producer) returns to Connoly after its run with Audacious Owl Productions’ Festival at The Chain. Based in both NY and CA, Lanes is a recent graduate of Marymount Manhattan College where she directed The Wolves and An Average British Evening. www.instagram.com/mynameislanes
Bradly Valenzuela (Producer) is a director, playwright and producer based in New York City. He is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton. His credits include: The Devil and the Playwright (Theater for the New City), Pieces of People (Hudson Guild Theatre) and How to Feel Without Touching (The Chain Theatre) among others. He recently founded a theater company titled Audacious Owl Productions. www.instagram.com/audaciousowlproductions
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