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BrooklynONE Productions proudly presents Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning playwright John Patrick Shanley’s SAVAGE IN LIMBO, directed by Anthony Marino. SAVAGE IN LIMBO
A raw, electric revival of a classic piece of American theatre
"[c]onceived with sharp insight into the lives of losers, conveyed with a frisky and often hilarious wit". - New York Daily News
A "knockout," noting that it "fuses powerful yet fragile characters" with "fiery dialogue" that captures a "multidimensional chorus" of the 1980s Bronx. - The Washington Post
Written by JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY
Starring MEG FELLING, RAYE LEVINE-SPIELBERG, ANTHONY MARINO, TIFFANY REXACH, FRANCIS SHANLEY
Directed by ANTHONY MARINO
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
APRIL 23 - 26 AND APRIL 30 - MAY 3, 2026 AT THE TOM KANE THEATRE
OPENING NIGHT IS THURSDAY, APRIL 23, AT 8 P.M.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT BKONE.ORG/TIX
BROOKLYNONE is pleased to announce their premiere production of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning playwright John Patrick Shanley’s SAVAGE IN LIMBO, directed by Anthony Marino. SAVAGE IN LIMBO will play a limited engagement at The Tom Kane Theatre at brooklynONE productions (51 35th St, Industry City, Building 5, Brooklyn, NY 11232). In a special highlight for audiences and a first-ever, Francis Shanley, son of John Patrick Shanley, will make his onstage debut performing in his father’s landmark play. Performances begin Thursday, April 23, and continue through Sunday, May 3. Opening Night is Thursday, April 23 (8 p.m.). Tickets are $30 and available at www.bkone.org/tix.
First premiering in 1985, SAVAGE IN LIMBO has become one of John Patrick Shanley’s most enduring works. Set in a dive bar, the play follows a group, restless and trapped, searching for meaning, identity, and a way forward. Through Shanley’s sharp dialogue, humor, and raw emotional honesty, the characters wrestle with ambition, frustration, love, and the universal fear of not knowing if you can be more than the person you are.
“SAVAGE IN LIMBO is one of those plays that just grabs you and never lets go,” says director Marino. “It’s funny, painful, and brutally honest about that moment in life when you’re trying to figure out who you are and where you’re going. To finally bring it to life with this incredible cast feels exactly right. Having Francis Shanley step into his father’s work makes the whole thing even more special. In our 20th year at brooklynONE, we’re pushing ourselves to raise the bar with every production and continue expanding our cultural footprint in Brooklyn.”
The production stars Meg Felling (brooklynONE’s Winter Shorts Fest, Peer Pressure Comedy Group) as April White, Raye Levine-Spielberg (The Velvet Hammer, Screech) as Linda Rotunda, Anthony Marino (The Heavens of Hell, The Way it Went Down) as Murk, Tiffany Rexach (brooklynONE’s MIdsummer Nights Dream) as Denise Savage, and Francis Shanley (Doubt) as Tony Aronica
The production will also feature a special talkback with John Patrick Shanley following the Saturday, May 2 performance, offering audiences a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of the most celebrated playwrights of the modern American theatre.
The production features scenic design by Freddie Hamilton & Kevin Klakouski, costume design by Madison Edwards, and lighting design by Ariel Benjiman. Isaiah Rothstein is the sound designer, and Alix Black is the stage manager. Publicity by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR.
SAVAGE IN LIMBO plays the following regular schedule through Sunday, May 3:
Thursdays at 8 p.m.
Fridays at 8 p.m.
Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 3 p.m.
Tickets are $20 for students and $30 for general admission, and are now available online at https://www.bkone.org/tix or by calling (347) 746-4002. Tickets may also be purchased through boxoffice@brooklynONE.org.
Running Time: 90 minutes
Website: www.bkone.org/tix
BIOGRAPHIES
JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY (Playwright) is one of the most influential voices in contemporary theatre. His plays, including Doubt: A Parable (Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner), Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, and Outside Mullingar, have been produced worldwide and have shaped generations of playwrights and actors with their fierce humanity and poetic realism.
ANTHONY MARINO (Director) is the founder and artistic director of brooklynONE productions (bkONE), a Brooklyn-based performing arts organization he co-founded in 2006. Under his leadership, bkONE has become a dynamic hub for theatre, film, and immersive arts, known for bold productions and innovative collaborations. He continues to champion new work and emerging artists while expanding the company’s role in the NYC cultural landscape.
Founded in 2006, brooklynONE productions is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) performing arts organization dedicated to producing theatre, film, visual art exhibitions, festivals, and educational programming. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary season, brooklynONE continues to expand its reach as a cultural force in Brooklyn while supporting emerging artists and presenting bold, contemporary work.
Now in its 20th season, brooklynONE productions has become a major creative hub for theatre, film, visual arts, and community programming in Brooklyn. Operating out of their Tom Kane Theatre in Industry City, the company has built a reputation for ambitious productions, new work development, festivals, and collaborations that bring artists and audiences together in one of the borough’s most vibrant cultural spaces.
SAVAGE IN LIMBO continues that tradition with a bold, actor-driven production that celebrates one of America’s great playwrights while showcasing the next generation of performers.
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Listings Information:
Who: brooklynONE productions
What: John Patrick Shanley’s SAVAGE IN LIMBO
Where: Tom Lane Theatre at brooklynONE productions, Industry City 51 35th st Industry City building 5 Brooklyn, NY
When: April 23-May 3
How: $20 for students, $30 general admission at bkone.org/tix
Set in a dive bar, the play follows a group, restless and trapped, searching for meaning, identity, and a way forward.
