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THE HEALING by Samuel D. Hunter

World premiere production, (commissioned by and written for TBTB) June 11 - July 16, 2016, Clurman Theatre — Theatre Row, NYC
Directed by Stella Powell-Jones

Images of scenes from the production (ALL PHOTOS BY CAROL ROSEGG)

  • (L to R): David is standing, wearing a white shirt with a black tie, Jamie is in a wheelchair wearing jeans and purple shirt, and John is standing in a corner wearing a brown jacket. They're in a house grieving over their friend.

    (L to R): David Harrell, Jamie Petrone, and John McGinty

  • (L to R): Mary Theresa Archbold is wearing a multi-color sweater and John McGinty is wearing glasses and dark brown shirt with jeans. They are sitting on the couch and they are talking.

    (L to R): Mary Theresa Archbold and John McGinty

  • (L to R): Pamela Sabaugh is sitting on the couch and wearing comfortable clothing. Shannon DeVido is sitting in her power wheelchair, wearing shoes and a grey sweater. They are talking about their childhood.

    (L to R): Pamela Sabaugh and Shannon DeVido

  • (L to R) Shannon DeVido, John McGinty, Jamie Petrone and David Harrell. A group of friends who are dress formally in a living room. They are grieving about their friend.

    (L to R) Shannon DeVido, John McGinty, Jamie Petrone, and David Harrell

  • (L to R) Shannon DeVido is sitting in her power and Lynne Lipton is laying down on the couch and wearing dark clothing. They are both watching the TV.

    (L to R) Shannon DeVido and Lynne Lipton

Reviews

“Moving and beautifully acted”, (A New York Times Critic’s Pick) — Charles Isherwood, The New York Times

"A smart and sensitive piece about the harm done to vulnerable people in the name of religion…” Marilyn Stasio, Variety

“A thoughtful and affecting new drama…” (A Time Out NY Critic’s Pick) — Adam Feldman, Time Out

“A genuine and authentic dram about real people with real emotions… heartbreaking” Michael Block, Theater In The Now

“…a theatrical Tour De Force” Dan Callahan, Brooklyn Magazine