Junk

by Ayad Akhtar
Directed by Fletcher Lowe
October 25 – November 10, 2024
Junk, a compelling play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar, immerses audiences in the intense world of 1980s finance. Centered around a controversial corporate takeover, the story examines the intersection of ambition, greed, and ethics. This thought-provoking work challenges perceptions of the American Dream and invites viewers to reflect on the true cost of success.
CAST
Robert Merkin – Jonathan Muhlberg
Raul Rivera – Alan Gonzalez Bisnes
Israel Peterman – Nicholas Temple
Boris Pronsky – George Kassouf
Tom Everson Jr. – Bill Bodie
Judy Chen – Helen Cheng Mao
Maxine Cizik – Jill Goodrich
Jacqueline Blount – Ellen Schiavone
Leo Tresler – Andy Greenleaf
Amy Merkin – Leanna Saler
Giuseppe Addesso – Gary Sullivan
Kevin Walsh – Axandre Oge
Mark O’Hare/Union Rep/Curt – Seth Rose
Devon Atkins/Merkin’s Lawyer – Stefan Mitrovic
Corrigan Wiley/Waiter – Mark Regini
Murray Lefkowitz/Steel Worker – Stan Rosen
Charlene Stewart/Chen’s Lawyer – Yael Schoenbaum