New Light Theater Project Spotlight Series Presents

MYSTIC CONVERSATIONS
A Play by JULIA BARRY BELL

Featuring

JENNY STRASBURG, LINCOLN COHEN, BRENDA BRAXTON, BRANDON JONES
FRENIE ACOBA and NICKY TORCHIA

Directed by JOEY BRENNEMAN
Casting Director: STEPHANIE KLAPPER
Scenic & Props Designer: DANA WEINTRAUB
Costume Designer: GHISTAINE SABITI
Lighting Designer: BOBBI RENEE FULLERTON
Sound Designer: THE ROLY POLYS
Production Stage Manager: CAROLINE RAGLAND
Assistant Stage Manager: ALLISON HOHMAN
Child Guardian: NICOLE POWELL
Press Representative: JONATHAN SLAFF

Theatre 1 @ Theatre Row
410 West 42nd Street (between Ninth & Tenth Avenues)
April 26 – May 17; Opening Night – 04/27/25
https://bfany.org/theatre-row/shows/mystic-conversations/

In Julia Barry Bell’s MYSTIC CONVERSATIONS, a frazzled mom (Jenny Stsrassburg) seeking a little ME time encounters a no-nonsense mystic (Brenda Braxton). As the mystic reveals a bit of what she sees, the mom begins to entertain possibilities outside the realm of “normal.” At the same time, their son (Lincoln Cohen) feels comfortable enough to admit that he has seen spirits. Traditionally raised in the church, the dad (Brandon Jones) is having none of this spirit talk. The battle between religion, science, and spirituality affects all involved, including the sister (Frenie Acoba) and a spirit child (Nicky Torchia) who visits often.

Based on a true story, Bell presents the dilemma with humor, trepidation, frustration, and tenderness. Surely everyone believes in something they cannot see, but how far are they willing to take that belief? MYSTIC CONVERSATONS encourages expansion, inclusion, and enhancement if we have the courage to pursue what we cannot prove.

- Laurie Lawson -