Neil Simon’s I Ought To Be In Pictures - 2024

A gradient with the Hollywood sign with a film strip. There’s a woman who’s sitting on brown box. She’s looking into the distance. There’s brown title that reads, “Neil Simon’s I Ought To Be In Pictures APR 20 - MAY 25 DIRECTED BY NICHOLAS VISELLI.”

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Herb Tucker, a struggling, middle-aged screenwriter with writer’s block, receives an unexpected surprise, when his daughter, Libby, whom he abandoned along with the rest of his Brooklyn family 16 years earlier, arrives at his West Hollywood home with aspirations of breaking into the movie business. Libby, who barely remembers her father, not only forces Herb to reexamine the responsibilities of parenthood, but also makes him come to terms with his on-again/off-again relationship with his current girlfriend, Steffy.

This show ran from April 20th - May 25th 2024 at Theatre Row, NYC in Theatre 5.

Please check out the pictures and reviews from this show below.

A picture of Herb and Libby on a couch. Herb is hugging Libby.
A picture of Libby and Steffy. They are laughing to something.
A picture of Steffy and Herb. They are reading a note. Herb is slightly smiling.

Reviews

A Groundbreaking Theater revival! — ArtistWeekly.com

A funny and touching comedy, hitting all the right notes with a cast that

fits together seamlessly. — Dennis W. Front Mezz Junkies

We see some real chemistry between Thorn and Gomez in a riveting shouting match.

The cast does a great job.

Simon’s usual wit is on display, and the cast knows how to deliver — Theatermania

Makenzie Morgan Gomez, brings a dynamic, sunny presence to her off-Broadway debut.

Simon devotees will find considerable charm in this production — The Sun

Keep Scrolling For More About The Cast & Crew

Starring:

Makenzie Morgan Gomez (Libby)

Pamela Sabaugh (Steffy)

Chris Thorn (Herb)

Directed by Nicholas Viselli

Stage Manager: Christine Catti

Set and Lighting Design by Bert Scott

Costume Design by Olivia Magaraci

Sound Design by Eric Nightengale

Props Design by Paul Birtwistle

Projection Design by Samuel Biondolillo & Bert Scott

Assistant Stage Manager: Julianne Menassian

Co-Production Managers: Eric Nightengale & Noah Glaister

Poster Art & Graphic Design: Paul Gaschler

Press Representative: JT-PR, Joe Trentacosta

Casting Director: Andrea Zee, Zee Casting

General Manager: Steve Asher

We had a Special Mask Required Performance on May 8th, 2024 for people who need this for accommodation.

Meet the Cast:

(Click or tab on the headshots below to learn more about the actors!)

A picture of Makenzie Morgan Gomez who’s an Mexican-American who is in her 30's. She has brown curly hair and wearing a gray sweater. She’s smiling for the picture.
Pamela Sabaugh. A women who is in her 50's and Pamela Sabaugh. A women who is in her 50s and she is wearing a red jacket. She is also posing and smiling at the camera.

MAKENZIE MORGAN GOMEZ (Libby)

PAMELA SABAUGH (Steffy)

A picture of Chris Thorn who is a white man who is in his 60's. He has grayish-black facial and black hair. He is wearing a blue sweater and posing.

CHRIS THORN (Herb)

Neil Simon’s I Ought To Be In Pictures Trailer - 2024