music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Itamar Moses, directed by Paul Daigneault, Huntington Theatre Company and Speakeasy Stage, MA
set co-designed with Jimmy Stubbs, costumes: Miranda Kat Giurleo, lighting: Aja M. Jackson, sound: Joshua Millican, choreography: Daniel Pelzig
cast: Jared Troilo, Jesse Garlick, Fady Demian, Robert Saoud, Josephine Moshiri Elwood, Noah Kieserman, Brian Thomas Abraham, Marianna Bassham, Jennifer Apple, Kareem Elsamadicy, Andrew Mayer, James Rana, Emily Qualmann, Zaven Ovsan, Elliot Lazar, Jordana Kagan, Alex Poletti, Sarah Corey, Steven Goldstein, Ryan Mardesich
11 Elliot Norton Award nominations, including Outstanding Scenic Design
additional photos provided by Jimmy Stubbs, copyright protected images
"It’s astounding to observe how such a minimalistic set can create such an immersive atmosphere, directing the audience’s attention towards the core of the show."– Maia Penzer, The Daily Free Press
"Abetted to no small degree by Wilson Chin and Jimmy Stubbs’ clever bobbing sets is an evening of quiet discovery amid people of very different backgrounds."– Peter Chianca, Boston.com
"The set by Wilson Chin and Jimmy Stubbs transitions among several locations in a way that is both evocative and efficient."– Don Aucoin, The Boston Globe
"The problem of changing the locations of four stories told simultaneously has been cleverly solved by Wilson Chin and Jimmy Stubbs’ deceptively complex set. The staging’s set pieces seamlessly move in and out; the transitions are simple and crisp. A wonderful set change occurs as late as the curtain call: a wall that’s designed to look like a parked truck is raised to reveal the rest of the members of the orchestra. It also serves as a sort of makeshift party platform for the final musical numbers."– David Greenham, The Arts Fuse
"The minimalistic set designed by Wilson Chin and Jimmy Stubbs and the lighting design by Aja M. Jackson provide exactly what is needed for the story to be distilled to its essence of what it means to be human and for the actors to shine. The vignettes that comprise the production are simple but intensely intimate stories of longing and desire."– Michael Hoban, Theater Mirror
"The production is a visually stunning watch, too: Wilson Chin and Jimmy Stubbs’ ingenious set design effortlessly transforms the stage into a variety of locales, while Miranda Kat Giurleo’s costumes are spot-on, especially the musicians’ bright blue uniforms, which stand out amid the muted backdrop of the town."– Nate Hall, The Tufts Daily
