Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Genesis Rep's A LONELY NIGHT IN CONEY ISLAND

"We are all energized about this powerful play," remarked Mary Elizabeth Micari, artistic director of Genesis Repertory, regarding Mohammed Saad Ali's new play.

Directed by Jay Michaels, A LONELY NIGHT IN CONEY ISLAND premieres as part of a special presentation celebrating the 20th anniversary of Genesis Repertory, a leading arts & education organization in NYC, on Friday, April 28 at 9:00 p.m. as part of the 2017 Spotlight-On Festival at The Wild Project, 195 East 3rd Street, NYC.

"Lonely Night" finds Arab Omar, Latino Fred, and Caucasian Sam on a journey for weed. They meet drug dealers, prostitutes, and unscrupulous police along the way. Each is a criminal to someone.

The cast features Thamer Jendoubi as Omar Amari with Conor Mullen, Hector Canales, Mario Claudio, Maritza Renae, Ken Coughlin, Thaissa Yumi, Karina Tauber Gorokin, and Jim Kempner.

Scroll down for photos of the company in rehearsal!

Mohammed Saad Ali discusses the character of Omar with lead actor, Thamer Jendoubi (photo courtesy of Jay Michaels Arts & Entertainment)
Preliminary discussions with the playwright with (l to r: Ken Coughlin, Thaissa Yumi, Hector Canales, and Thamer Jendoubi; Mohammed Saad Ali is center) (photo courtesy of Jay Michaels Arts & Entertainment)