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Northlight Theatre is set for the rolling world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry, the latest work from the acclaimed playwright John Patrick Shanley, whose distinguished career includes winning a Pulitzer Prize, a Tony Award, and an Oscar for notable works such as "Moonstruck," "Doubt," and "Outside Mullingar." Directed by Artistic Director BJ Jones and managed by Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, this production which continues the 2023-2024 season, runs from April 11 to May 12, 2024, at the Northlight Theatre, located at 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.

Brooklyn Laundry at Northlight Theatre

Fran is broke and chronically single. Owen has a bad back and a lot of baggage. And then he asks her out. They might be just what each other needs... but life still has some savage tricks in store. At turns funny and tragic, this new play takes a fresh look at relationships, family, and surprising second chances.

"Life is hard. And life is hilarious," says Artistic Director BJ Jones. "John Patrick Shanley's plays have always brought seemingly little lives into close-up, throwing life's larger challenges at them to examine their strength and courage under duress. In Brooklyn Laundry, Fran and Owen are middle aged people who are struggling with challenges in their life. I think the play is exhorting all of us to carry on and to trust that the human spirit is indomitable."

Brooklyn Laundry features Sandra Delgado (Susie), Marika Mashburn (Trish), Mark Montgomery (Owen), and Cassidy Slaughter-Mason (Fran).

The creative team includes Jeffrey Kmiec (set design), Izumi Inaba (costume design), JR Lederle (light design), Lindsay Jones (original music and sound design), and Katie Klemme (stage manager).