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The Unexpected Man

The Unexpected Man

By Yasmina Reza

Translated by
Christopher Hampton

Directed by
Laura Gordon

Touchstone

Run time: 1 hour and 20 minutes. This play will be performed without an intermission.

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Strangers on a Train

Two strangers, united by book and by chance. A fortuitous accident that might mean new hope for them both - if only they can look up from their lives to seize it. They don’t know it, but they’re hurtling toward a crossroad; a choice. To leap into a new chapter, or sit back and let the future fade. The riveting duo of Sarah Day and Brian Mani infuse their shared train car with crackling anticipation. You can't help but be swept away on this witty and surprisingly suspenseful ride.

Featuring: Sarah Day & Brian Mani

June - October, 2017

Synopsis

Yasmina Reza, author of the international hit Art, brings her unique style of existential comedy to the Touchstone Theatre. Two strangers on a train – an author and a devoted fan – have a secret power struggle as they silently size each other up while reflecting on the decisions and events that led them to their shared train car. A story told through a series of fascinating and funny internal monologues, as two brilliant, lonely people search for a moment of connection. 

Cast

The Woman
Sarah Day *
The Man
Brian Mani *

Staff

Voice & Text Coach
Sara Becker
Costume Design
Rachel Laritz †
Scenic Design
Jeffrey D. Kmiec †
Lighting Design
Jesse Klug †
Sound Design & Original Music
Joe Cerqua †
Stage Manager
David Hartig *
* Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers
** Member of Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, an Independent Labor Union
† Member of United Scenic Artists

The Unexpected Man
By Anne Siegel, TotalTheater.com, June 17, 2017

APT's 'The Unexpected Man' is an unexpected delight
By Mike Muckian, The Wisconsin Gazette, July 13, 2017

Three American Players Theatre shows explore the ways of the French this summer
By Paul Kosidowski, Milwaukee Magazine, July 7, 2017

American Players Theatre 'The Unexpected Man' review - two strangers meet on a train
By Alexis Bugajski, Picture This Post, June 28, 2017

Strangers on a train grasp at connections in APT's 'The Unexpected Man'
By Lindsay Christians, The Capital Times, June 27, 2017

Strangers on a train
By Katie Reiser, The Isthmus, June 22, 2017

"The Unexpected Man" at APT
By Dave Begel, Milwaukee Theater Reviews & News, June 18, 2017

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