Kron's 'Well' Arrives at Arena Stage 9/14

The 2006 Tony Award-Nominated comedy Well arrives to the Arena Stage, running September 14 to October 14 in the Fichandler. The press opening performance is Thursday, September 20 at 8PM.

"Lisa Kron's semi-autobiographical story, about growing up with illness, social activism and the constant fight to fit in, is pulled apart live on the Fichandler Stage by her own mother's interjections. Or rather, by acclaimed Washington actress Nancy Robinette who portrays her fictionalized mother, while the role of Lisa is passed on to Emily Ackerman (original Broadway understudy) for the very first time. Kyle Donnelly directs," state press notes.

Playwright Lisa Kron has been writing and performing theater since coming to New York from Michigan in 1984. Her play 2.5 Minute Ride, a portrait of her father whose parents died at Auschwitz, premiered at La Jolla Playhouse in 1996 and then in New York at The Public Theater in 1999. 2.5 Minute Ride received an OBIE Award, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations, an L.A. Drama-Logue Award, and the GLAAD Media Award for best play on or Off Broadway, and was named the best autobiographical show of 1999 by New York Press. She teaches playwriting at Yale School of Drama. This fall she will be appearing as "The Ancient" in MCC's production of the new comedy Spain at The Lucille Lortel Theatre.

The Arena Stage cast includes Emily Ackerman, Nancy Robinette, Susan Lynskey, Marc Damon Johnson, Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Scott Drumond, directed by Kyle Donnelly

Tickets range from $52-66, with discounts available for students, groups and patrons ages 30 and under. Hottix, a limited number of half-price, day-of-performance tickets, are available from 90-30 minutes before curtain prior to every performance. $10 tickets for 30-and-under, a limited number of $10 tickets for patrons 30 and under, go on sale beginning on Monday for the following week of performances (Tuesday through Sunday) until all available $10 tickets sell out. Patrons may purchase $10 tickets by phone, online or in person. (all patrons must be 30 or younger). Patrons will be required to present valid ID for age verification. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.arenastage.org.

Performances are Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Sundays at 7:30PM (except October 14 at 6PM and no evening show October 9); Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM; Saturdays & Sundays at 2PM (except no matinee September 15, October 7 & 14).  Weekday matiness at 12PM on October 3 & 10 and 2Pm on October 9).