The Playground
A one-woman play with voices
Written & Directed by Jim Dalglish
How much of your integrity would you be willing to sacrifice in order to live a life of luxury among New York City’s upper class? This quandary and others are explored in this award-winning play.
About the Play
The play follows the life of a former college professor named Joan - a mother of a four-year-old boy who has moved to New York to follow her mathematician husband after he takes a job at a hedge fund. The story is told from her perspective as she remembers her life in New York, her brushes with a life of wealth and privilege, and the decision she makes that will forever alter the course of her life and the lives of those around her.
The audience sees the world from her perspective and hears the voices of the people she encounters during her sojourn to New York. She shares her story in the attempt to understand the choices she makes as she looks for a way to gain some sort of redemption.
Reviews
Audience and critical reaction to Jim Dalglish’s “The Playground” has been ecstatic!
“…the most intense 100 minutes of your life…” — Cape Cod Times
“Botsford is one of the most incredible actors I have ever seen and I found myself in awe of her… It is a must watch…” — Cape Cod Times
“Ms. Botsford earned a well-deserved standing ovation on opening night. Mr. Dalglish’s play will leave you thinking well after the theater lights come back up.” — The Enterprise
“Deeply written, masterfully expressed. Brava… Bravo, Anna, Jim, and All!” — Celeste Howe
“In the hands of the extremely talented Anna Botsford, I was captivated, engaged in every breath, and profoundly moved.” — Donna Wresinski
“Incredibly moving, enthralling and insightful show… The extraordinary talents of playwright and actor make this a really, really exceptional experience.” — Bill Farrell
Cast:
Anna Botsford stars as Joan
Joan - Anna Botsford
Voices:
Will - Zack Johnson
Billy - Michael Becrelis
Ashley - Sara Bleything
Cyrus - Shepard Potash
Gracia - Natalia Molina Marín
Anthropology Professor - Janet Geist Moore
Britney #1 - Samantha McMahon
Britney #2 - Missy Potash
Britney #3 - Susanna Creel
Man’s Voice - Eli Woods
Roger - Sawyer Potash
Roger’s Mother - Kristen Winn
Little Girl - Fiona Botsford
Professor’s Daughter #1 - Karin Henderson
Professor’s Daughter #2 - Kelly Rowen
Professor’s Daughter #3 - Emma Engelsen
Gracia’s Mother - Luz Adriana Marín
Designers:
Original music composed and performed by Eli Woods
Projections designed, filmed, and edited by Jim Dalglish
Stage Manager:
Elliot Sicard
Special thanks to:
Katherine & Demetrius Becrelis
Rob Phelps
The play is dedicated to Julie Balamut for her advice and wisdom concerning grace and living a compassionate and empathetic life.
Show sponsor:
Cape Cod 5