The Public describes Timon of Athens as "Shakespeare's play for the post-Bailout Age. Its central concern — money’s dark potential to corrupt every human interaction — couldn't be more timely or fascinating. As one of Shakespeare's least-familiar works, it is also one of his most unique: a comedy written with an acid pen, a morality tale told in a fury."
Here is the cast and guests on opening night:
The Public Lab, which has devoted its past four seasons to exploring new voices in theatre, takes a minimalist approach to Shakespeare with its new LAB Shakespeare endeavor, putting focus on the actor, text and story.
Thomas (Race, "The Waltons") stars in the title role in a cast that also features Max Casella (Endgame, "Doogie Howser") as Apemantus, Reg E. Cathey (The Shawshank Redemption, "American Psycho") as Alcibiades, Mark Nelson (Secrets of the Trade, A Few Good Men) as Flavius, Che Ayende (Thief, Servilius), Tom Bloom (Old Athenian, Senator), Cary Donaldson (Thief, Lucilius), Brian Keane (Merchant), David Manis (Lucius, Senator), Anthony Manna (Jeweler, Caphis), Greg McFadden (Poet), Chris McKinney (Lucullus, Senator), Orville Mendoza (Painter), Joe Paulik (Messenger) and Triney Sandoval (Sempronius, Senator).
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