New Light Theater Project, Spotlight Series Presents

NIGHT SINGS ITS SONG

By JON FOSSE
With Translation by SARAH CAMERON SUNDE

Featuring
SUSAN LYNSKEY, KYLE CAMERON, STEVEN RATTAZZI, JENNY ALLEN and KEN KING

Directed by JERRY HEYMANN
Scenic Designer: BRIAN DUDKIEWICZ
Costume Designer: JULIA SQUIER
Lighting Designer: PAUL HUDSON
Sound Designer: JENNIE GORN
Production Stage Manager: ROGER LIPSON
Assistant Stage Manager: TOM DRISCOLL
Wardrobe Supervisor/House Manager: CAT COPELAND
Associate Producer: CAROLINE MACK
Press Representation: JONATHAN SLAFF

Theatre One at Theatre Row
410 West 42nd Street (between Ninth & Tenth Avenues)
February 7 – March 1; Opening Night – 02/08/25
Tickets: https://bfany.org/theatre-row/shows/night-sings-its-songs/

In a world where bullying seems to be the favored manner of managing and humans are becoming increasingly less essential, Jon Fosse’s NIGHT SINGS ITS SONG comes along to remind us of the value and fragility of fellow humans. A woman (Susan Lynskey) badgers her husband (Kyle Cameron) who silently accepts the criticism until he finds a way to express his paranoia and depression as a defense. Both characters are difficult to love, and when you meet the fraternal parents (Steven Rattazzi and Jenny Allen), you easily understand why. Communication, understanding, and compassion were not skills passed on to the child. Who can break this pattern of borderline cruelty, dissatisfaction, and disparagement? Could it be the oh-so-different Baste (Ken King) who appears to give the woman what she wants? Or is it a case of be careful what you ask for?

NIGHT SINGS ITS SONGS is a cacophony of emotions, reactions, passions, and disappointments, with survival being the goal and winning being the bonus. Kinda like humanity itself.  Definitely worth seeing.

- Laurie Lawson -