UPCOMNG
A Reading of "The Children" by Lucy Kirkwood
Saturday, May 31st, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
209 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
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"The Children" by Lucy Kirkwood is a gripping and thought-provoking play set in a remote coastal cottage in England. It follows retired nuclear physicists Hazel and Robin, who are living in self-imposed isolation after a catastrophic nuclear disaster. Their routine is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of their former colleague, Rose, who brings with her a morally challenging proposition.The play explores themes of responsibility, generational legacy, and the sacrifices required to repair the damage inflicted on the world. With sharp dialogue and intimate tension, Kirkwood examines the personal and ethical dilemmas of a generation grappling with the consequences of their actions.This staged reading features New York theater luminaries Jay O. Sanders, Maryann Plunkett and Peggy J Scott and directed by Christina Shea-Wright.
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Peggy J Scott works in film, television and theatre, across genres, in roles that are often transformational. Her first professional job as an actor was at La Mama in New York City. She went on to work extensively in regional theatre, ultimately returning to New York where she has continued to work on and Off Broadway, and in recurring roles and guest appearances on award-winning television shows and in film.
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Recent on-camera work includes a guest star on FBI: MOST WANTED, the indie film THE WAKE (premiered at the 2024 at the Woodstock Film Festival); MR HARRIGAN’S PHONE (Netflix) starring Donald Sutherland and directed by John Lee Hancock, based on the Stephen King novella; and THE FORTY-YEAR OLD VERSION, directed by Radha Blank in her award-winning directorial debut. She has also appeared in recurring roles in THE MARVELOUS MRS MAISEL, RESCUE ME, THE AMERICANS, SUCCESSION, and more.
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Recent stage work includes N/A at Lincoln Center, standing by for Holland Taylor, and THE SLOW DANCE at 59E59.