About this Event
“It’s not what you think.”
This isn't the Cuckoo’s Nest you’ve seen before.
A transformative reimagining of Dale Wasserman’s classic play. By stripping away traditional 1960s gender dynamics—including a female Randle P. McMurphy—this production exposes the universal struggle: the crushing weight of institutional authority against the fluidity of the human spirit.
In this ward, the "Combine" seeks to mechanize identity itself, and the patients find power through diverse perspectives and a shared fight for freedom.
The Cast
Sayra Player • Jacqueline Knapp • Salvatore Inzerillo • J. Madison Johnston • Francisco Solorzano • Richarda Abrams • Dena Tyler • Paul Skye Lehrman • Nara Chaib Mendes • Myla Pitt • Steven Vause • Kate T. Billingsley • Skyler James Bailey • Rose Kanj • Ali Arkane • Dario Torres • Nina Mehta • Wonhee Kim
The Production
- Directed by: Francisco Solorzano
- Presented by: The Playground NYLA, Barefoot Theatre Co, and Pontifex Production
- Produced by Rose Kanj, Wonhee Kim, Sayra Player, Evgeniya Radilova, Francisco Solorzano
- Location: Studio 17, Manhattan, NY
- Dates: April 30th – May 17th, 2026
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Studio 17, 13 West 17th Street, New York, United States
USD 65.87 to USD 108.55
