Ethan Hawke (Things We Want, "Chelsea Walls") directs the Sam Shepard piece in its first revival since the award-winning debut in 1985. The cast of A Lie of the Mind features Keith Carradine, Josh Hamilton, Marin Ireland, Laurie Metcalf, Alessandro Nivola, Maggie Siff, Frank Whaley and Karen Young.
A Lie of the Mind, according to press notes, tells the story of "Jake, who is blinded by jealousy and rage, and believes he may have murdered his wife. While seeking refuge in the home of his abusive and unstable mother, his brother Frankie goes to investigate and finds himself caught in the confusing currents of revenge and longing."
Here is a look at the production:
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