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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In 1944, a Jewish couple in Paris awaits news of their missing family. Seventy years later, their descendants face the same question: “Are we safe?” Spanning five generations, Prayer for the French Republic is a sweeping, darkly funny exploration of history, identity, and survival. Don’t miss the Chicago premiere of this powerful play, blending sharp humor and profound drama in a story as timely as it is timeless.
CAST
Rom Barkhordar (CHARLES BENHAMOU), Nathan Becker (YOUNG PIERRE SALOMON), Janet Ulrich Brooks (MARCELLE SALOMON), Rae Gray (ELODIE BENHAMOU), Lawrence Grimm (PATRICK SALOMON), Torrey Hanson (ADOLPHE SALOMON), Maya Hlava (MOLLY), Henson Keys (PIERRE SALOMON), Kathy Scambiatterra (IRMA SALOMON), Max Stewart (DANIEL BENHAMOU), Alex Weisman (LUCIEN SALOMON)
CREATIVE TEAM
Joshua Harmon (PLAYWRIGHT), Jeremy Wechsler (DIRECTOR), Joe Schermoly (SET DESIGN), Mara Blumenfeld (COSTUME DESIGN), JR Lederle (LIGHT DESIGN), Joseph Cerqua (SOUND DESIGN), Nicolas Bartleson (PROPERTIES DESIGN), Katie Klemme (STAGE MANAGER), Julie Jachym, (STAGE MANAGER MAY 22-25), Lauren Peters (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER), Jake Snell (FLOOR MANAGER)
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