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We have a new venue to present another New Jersey premiere of an off-Broadway hit. Dreamcatcher Rep is presenting the dramatic comedy Distracted, by Lisa Loomer, at Playwrights Theatre in Madison from March 4 to March 20, 2011. While the Baird Center is closed for repairs, Playwrights Theatre has generously volunteered to co-produce and they’ve invited us to relocate to their home in Madison for the run of the show.
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Scott McGowan, Harriett Trangucci &
Harry Patrick Christian in Distracted |
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In Distracted, according to his teacher and a slew of specialists, nine-year-old Jesse has a problem. But is it ADHD or just normal boyishness? As his parents navigate the complicated world of medical and alternative treatments, they confront the possibility that it’s not just Jesse who’s distracted—it’s our entire culture.
Distracted was a hit off-Broadway last season, where audiences responded to its humor and relevance, making it one of the year’s most popular shows. The Associated Press called it “a smartly comic, sharply observant and surprisingly humane play.” The reviewer at Time Out New York proclaimed it “my favorite comedy of the year!”
Creative Team
“Every day that you ‘explore’ some ‘alternative’… your child is in pain.”
- Excerpt from Distracted |
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Director: |
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Laura Ekstrand |
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Stage Manager: |
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Yumi Matsuura |
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Assistant Stage Manager: |
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Gloriann Figenshu |
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Sound: |
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Mike Magnifico |
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Lights: |
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Jorge Arroyo |
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Playwright: |
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Lisa Loomer |
TALKBACK WITH EXPERTS — Sunday, March 13 — after the 2pm performance |
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 Victor R. Peterson, D. Min. is an ordained United Methodist minister and marriage and family therapist. He provides individual and relational therapy for adults, couples, families, pre-adolescents and adolescents at the Montclair Counseling Center. His professional experience includes working with area youth in elementary and middle schools through the generous support of the Montclair Health and Wellness Initiative. His work with youth and adolescents includes issues around anxiety, anger, obsessive thinking, separation, identity and social skills.
 Mary Wills Funari is a PCI Certified Parent Coach® and founder of Powerful Parent Advocates, LLC. Her mission is to reach out to mothers and fathers struggling with a diagnosis, label or issue confronting their children and help them on their parenting journey. Using a research-based coaching model, she guides and encourages parents to find the determination, knowledge and conviction within themselves to be the most powerful and effective advocates for their children in school and throughout life. Mary also serves as vice president, board of directors at the Montclair Counseling Center.
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Tickets & Info
Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.
- Performances sell out! Buy in advance to guarantee admission
- PRICE: $30
adults, $25 seniors & students w/ ID – Save $3 when you buy in advance – no ticketing fees!
- DATES: Friday, March 4 through Sunday, March 20, 2011
- TIMES: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
- LOCATION: Playwrights Theatre • 33 Green Village Road • Madison, NJ Directions
- RUN TIME: Distracted runs about 1 hour 45 minutes with one intermission
Buy individual tickets
• Call 800-838-3006 (24/7)
Playwrights Theatre is wheelchair accessible. As always,
assistive listening devices for the hearing impaired and advance large
print scripts are available by prior arrangement.
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DISTRACTED by Lisa Loomer |
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March 4 – 20, 2011 |
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Friday & Saturday at 8pm
Sunday at 2pm |
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Playwrights Theatre
33 Green Village Road
Madison, NJ Directions
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$30 adults
$25 seniors & students |
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| Beth Painter & Harriett Trangucci in Distracted |
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“A play that every mother and father of a youngster should see.” - Peter Filichia, The Star-Ledger More |
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“Smartly directed by Ms. Ekstrand”
- Anita Gates, The NY Times More |
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Harriett Trangucci’s “anguish and confusion is palpable, and her comic timing superb”
- Ruth Ross, News-Record More |
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“Performed with great skill”
- Liz Keill, Independent Press More |
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“The word ‘clever’ truly applies to this production” - Rick Busciglio, NJFootlights More |
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“Hilarious and heart-breaking production” - Bob Rendell, Talkin’ Broadway More |
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“There’s a sharp and funny cast” - Sherri Rase, QonStage More |
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| Jessica O’Hara-Baker & Scott McGowan |
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