A Life in the Rye at Theater for the New City

A Life In The Rye looks at J.D. Salinger's life and the impact that Catcher In The Rye had on him, his fans, fanatics obsessed with the book and the world. The play gives insight into possible reasons that Salinger retreated from society after writing what became one of the best-selling books of all time.

Written by Claude Solnik
Directed by Joe John Battista
Produced by Robert Massimi / Gimme Shelter Productions

STARRING
Tom Martin, Salinger
Janel Koloski, Oona O'Neil
Tony del Bono, Dad Salinger
Thami Moscovici, Mom Salinger
Alexandra Laliberte, Jeanne Miller, Silvia
Vilma Hodo, Bette
Willem Long, Young Salinger
Chris Johnson, Whitt, Hemmingway, Shawn, Agent, Giroux
Harry Bainbridge, Chapman, Doctor
Olivia Osol, Claire
Annalisa Plumb, Joyce

BEHIND THE SCENES
Wendy Tonken costumes
Allison Hohman production stage manager/lighting and sound designer
John Constantine and Vilma Hodo assistant stage managers
John Constantine production assistant
Title by Robert Massimi