Set against the backdrop of the infamous Trump Tower Meeting of 2016, the play tells the story of an international interpreter thrown up against government systems of congressional and senate interrogations, catapulting him into circumstances beyond his control. “This man could be everyman … one of us,” says playwright Catherine Gropper.
This play is about the loss of individuality and privacy is based on actual events (a chance meeting between the playwright and an actual government interpreter). This two-person play supports a cast of thousands thanks to Mertes’ production scheme including puppetry, film sequences, projections, and intricate lighting and sound.
Kelley Curran, who brought her extensive theatrical experience to The Meeting: The Interpreter, has an impressive background that includes performances in Half-God of Rainfall at NYTW, Mother of the Maid at The Public Theater, and The Oresteia at The Shakespeare Theatre Company. more...
Frank Wood, celebrated for his Tony Award-winning performance in Side Man, brought his profound emotional depth and versatility to The Meeting: The Interpreter, drawing parallels between his role as Gene, a jazz musician grappling with personal and professional turmoil, and the soul-searching experience of The Interpreter. more...
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