by Eugene O’Neill
directed by Ciarán O’Reilly
September 29- November 19, 2006
- The 2007 Jujamcyn Theaters Award
- Joe A. Callaway Award Nom., “Best Director” – Ciarán O’Reilly
- Lucille Lortel Nom., “Outstanding Scenic Design” – Eugene Lee
- Drama Desk Nom., “Outstanding Revival of a Play”
- Drama Desk Nom., “Outstanding Director of a Play” – Ciarán O’Reilly
- Drama League Nom., “Distinguished Revival of a Play ”
- Drama League Nom., “Distinguished Performance Award” – Gregory Derelian & Gerald Finnegan
When The Hairy Ape opened in 1922 it set the theatrical world on fire. This journey of a dark-souled, brutish ship laborer known as “Yank” is a riveting story of a common man’s search for belonging in a world controlled by the rich and powerful. As head coal stoker on an ocean liner, Yank is in his element: he rules his dark world- he powers the ship- he belongs. But when the beautiful, pale, spoiled daughter of the ship’s owner owner visits the engine room for a thrill, she is at once repulsed and terrified by Yank and what she sees there. Half in love with the unattainable and half blinded by rage at the unattainable, the bewildered Yank blunders violently through Manhattan seeking at once revenge and a place in a society which refuses him. The Hairy Ape remains a vibrate and eloquent classic.
“A gorgeously grim-looking attempt to make the audience of 2006 appreciate what a gut-punch this work must have been when it premiere in 1922.” -The New York Times