During its world premiere run at London's Royal Court London, Tribes garnered rave reviews and numerous honors, including the Oliver Award nomination for Best Play and, most recently, the Evening Standard Award nomination for Best Play.
In Tribes, Billy was born deaf, into a hearing family, and raised inside the fiercely idiosyncratic and unrepentantly politically incorrect cocoon of his parent's house. He has adapted brilliantly to his family's unconventional ways, but they've never bothered to return the favor. It's not until he meets Sylvia, a young woman on the brink of deafness, that he finally understands what it means to be understood. Yes, Billy's family can hear, but will they ever listen?
Will Brill, who first workshopped Stereophonic in 2015, was most recently seen on Broadway in Daniel Fish’s revival of Oklahoma! and received a Drama Desk nomination for his performance in A Case for the Existence of God at Signature Theatre. more...
Russell Harvard, who made his off-Broadway debut in 2012 with a Theatre World Award-winning performance in "Tribes," has since become a distinguished figure on the NY stage, earning acclaim for roles in productions such as "King Lear" and "Spring Awakening." more...
Susan Pourfar's remarkable performance in Nina Raine's critically acclaimed *Tribes* at the Barrow Street Theatre earned her an Obie Award, a Theater World Award, and the Clarence Derwent Award from Actor’s Equity. more...
Gayle Rankin, who made her Broadway debut in the 2014 production of "Cabaret" directed by Sam Mendes, is known for her critically acclaimed performance as 'Ophelia' opposite Oscar Isaac in Sam Gold’s production of "Hamlet" at the Public Theater. more...
Mare Winningham, who received a Lucille Lortel nomination for her work in *Tribes*, has an illustrious career with multiple Emmy Awards and nominations, as well as notable performances on both stage and screen. more...
Awards and Nominations
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Russell Harvard was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Will Brill was nominated but did not win.
2012 The Lortels
Outstanding Featured Actor : Jeff Perry was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress: Mare Winningham was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Lead Actor: Russell Harvard was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
David Cromer Director
Keith Parham Lighting Design
Scott Pask Scenic Designer
Tristan Raines Costume Designer
Jeff Sugg Projection Designer
Daniel Talbott Sound Designer
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