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?
Susannah Flood, who starred in the U.S. premiere of *Tribes* at Barrow Street Theatre, made her Broadway debut in 2016 in The Roundabout Theatre's revival of *The Cherry Orchard* alongside Diane Lane and Joel Grey. more...
Jeff Still, known for his impressive Broadway performances in shows like To Kill a Mockingbird and August: Osage County, brought his talent to the Off-Broadway stage in Tribes, showcasing his versatility and depth as an actor. more...
Nick Westrate, who received the 2012 special Drama Desk Award for his exceptional Off-Broadway performances, notably starred in the acclaimed production of "Tribes." 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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