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Nervous Smile, A

July 26–August 6, Nikos Stage

By Belluso, John
Directed by Mileaf, Maria

Three parents of severely challenged children face lives of enormous pressure and quiet desperation, physical exhaustion and psychological burden. And endless progression of days and devastation. It's the hardest thing for any parent to imagine - so our playwright, John Belluso, imagines it for us, with disarming honesty and an invigorating sense of humor, in this intense and remarkable play, drawn from a real-life incident, which invites us to think about the unthinkable.

"She screams, only for us. And if we don't go to her, then we are horrible people."

Cast

in order of appearance

Creative

Directed by
MARIA MILEAF
Costumes by
KATHERINE ROTH
Lights by
NICOLE PEARCE
Voice Coach
STEPHEN GABIS
Stage Manager
DAVID LURIE
Assistant Stage Managers
KELLY GLASGOW
Production Photos
ALLISON LEGER

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