I’M GONNA PRAY FOR YOU SO HARD
by Halley Feiffer
Directed by Jaimelyn Gray
FEATURING JAMES PICKERING* AND REBEKAH FARR
April 15-29, 2023
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday Matinees at 4pm
PLEASE NOTE: Thursday, April 27th is our dedicated UNDERSTUDY PERFORMANCE. William Molitor and Maya Danks will be on stage that evening.
Interchange Theater Co-Op (formerly the 10th Street Theater), 628 N.10th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
A VERY CONSTRUCTIVISTS FATHER-DAUGHTER RELATIONSHIP
I’M GONNA PRAY FOR YOU SO HARD is a 2015 dark dramedy set in New York City. It’s there we find Ella, a determined and fiercely competitive actor, whose endless struggle is making her famous playwright father, David, proud. Over the course of an evening filled with stories and drink, Ella and David deliberate over whether to read the reviews of her Off-Broadway debut…and things – unravel – from there. Halley Feiffer’s dark, probing and very funny play pulls the audience into the middle of a deeply complicated relationship and digs deep into the eternal struggles of parents and children to find common ground.
“…viciously funny…[In] Halley Feiffer’s brutally effective I’M GONNA PRAY FOR YOU SO HARD…David and Ella are figures of alternating fear and pity: artistic arsonists stranded by their bridge-burning fire of ambition…Feiffer takes a tough look at the forces that can bring us to our knees.” —Time Out NY.
!! This production contains adult subject matter. Viewer discretion strongly advised. | Content Disclosure: We believe in the power of dark art catharsis. As such, every Constructivists production contains provoking words, ideas, and actions. We respect everyone’s boundaries, but also respect those who wish to know as little as possible about this production. General warnings for I’M GONNA PRAY FOR YOU SO HARD are emotional and mental abuse, drug use, homophobic slurs, loud noises, and mention of sexual abuse.
For the complete list (SPOILER ALERT), CLICK HERE.
THIS PRODUCTION ALSO USES SMOKE FROM HERBAL CIGARETTES
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As COVID-19 is still a thing, if the Milwaukee COVID risk level is Medium or High (yellow or orange), we will require masks at your performance. If it is green, masks will be to your comfort level. To check the status:
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Parking at the Interchange
The Interchange Theater is located in Milwaukee’s beautiful and historic Westown. There are a few parking spaces available directly in front of the theater, but there are plenty of parking spaces available in the immediate area around the theater.
On the map you’ll see highlighted spots on 10th and 9th Streets as well as Michigan Avenue.
CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS
REVIEWS
POSTED AS SOON AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
Preview: Active Culture I’m Gonna Pray Interview with Jaimelyn Gray & James Pickering
Artist biographies
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CONSTRUCTIVISTS ARTISTS
THE CAST
*James Pickering is appearing through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
**Constructivists Associate Artist
VISITING ARTISTS
THE PLAYWRIGHT
Halley Feiffer is a playwright, TV writer and actor. Plays include I’M GONNA PRAY FOR YOU SO HARD (World Premiere Atlantic Theater Company, OCC Nom.), MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW (World Premiere Williamstown Theater Festival and MCC Theater, Drama Desk and Drama League Noms), THE PAIN OF MY BELLIGERENCE (World Premiere Playwrights Horizons), A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY UNIT AT MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER OF NEW YORK CITY (World Premiere MCC Theater) and HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS AND THEN KILL THEM (World Premiere Rattlestick Playwrights Theater). Her plays have been produced around the country and in the UK, and are published by Dramatists Play Service and Overlook Press. She is currently writing the book for the Broadway-bound stage adaptation of Thelma & Louise, with Neko Case composing. halleyfeiffer.com