A Lie of the Mind
A masterpiece from the man New York Magazine calls “the greatest American playwright of his generation,” Sam Shepard’s A Lie of the Mind is a wild, heartbreaking, and often hilarious look at the things that make us hurt the people we love. Jealous rage triggers an appalling act of physical violence, sending shockwaves through the families of both the attacker and the victim, and bringing to the surface injuries, crimes, and desires long left buried.
Jeff Awards
Original Incidental Music, Gregor Mortis and Mikhail Fiksel
“Nic Dimond’s careful direction of an outstanding cast nails Shepard’s inimitably American poetry, backed by an impeccably modulated live band.”
— Time Out Chicago
“… the outstanding ensemble cast brings the play to life with a grim reality that enhances Shepard’s precise, intelligent writing.”
— Chicago Sun-Times
“The production is typical Strawdog: nimble and razor-sharp.”
— Daily Herald
“… carefully styled performances make for an engaging, well-paced two hours.”
— Chicago Reader
Cast
Janet Ulrich Brooks
as Lorraine
Anita Deely
as Sally
Chris Hainsworth
as Mike
Shannon Hoag*
as Beth
Laurie Larson
as Meg
Jim Poole
as Baylor
John Henry Roberts*
as Frankie
Jamie Vann*
as Jake
Creative Team
Sam Shepard
Author
Nic Dimond
Director
Kyle Hamman*
Assistant Director
Aly Renee Amidei*
Set Design
Seth Reinick
Light Design
Nikki Delhomme
Costume Design
Daniel Pellant
Props Design
Mikhail Fiksel
Music Director
Donald Cardiff
Musician
Miles Polaski
Musician
Kevin Richey
Musician
Noah Simon
Musician
Gregor Mortis
Sound Design
Dan Cook
Technical Direction
Abby Hartmann
Stage Manager
Kyle D. Hillman
Producer
Cortney Hurley
Production Manager
* Strawdog Theatre ensemble member