STOCKHOLM

59E59 Theaters, New York City
Mar 5 - Mar 29, 2014

Sexy, funny, and intensely physical, Stockholm explores a love so passionate that it has become a prison, peeling back the skin of a dangerous romance to reveal dark and bitter truths.

A new play by Bryony Lavery.

Stock·holm: geographical nameˈstäk-ˌhō(l)m city & port ∗ of Sweden on Mälaren Lake

Stock·holm syndrome: noun ˈstäk-ˌhō(l)m- the psychological tendency of a hostage to bond with, identify with, or sympathize with his or her captor

“Descends into pitch darkness by carefully measured degrees... (Lind and Saudek) gracefully deploy their bodies in ways typically associated with Cirque de Soleil acrobats.”

— New York Times, Ben Brantley

“Christina and Richard sizzle onstage.”

— Entertainment Hour, Aziza Steven

“(Stockholm is) remarkable in its ferocity, stamina, and beautiful physical exploration of some darker areas of humanity.”

— Theater is Easy, Jason Rost

“A bright and bold example of theatrical innovation.”

— Stage and Cinema, Paulanne Simmons

Cast and Crew

Cast: Christina Bennett Lind & Richard Saudek

Original Music: Estelle Bajou

Set Design: James Dardenne

Lighting Design: Mike Riggs

Costume Design: Kenisha Kelly

Sound Design: Janie Bullard

Stage Manager: Sofia Montgomery

Technical Director: Lou Albruzzese

Production Photographer: Russ Rowland

Promotional Photography: Nathaniel Johnston

Acro-Yoga Consultant: Matt Giordano

Fight Consultant: Emmanuel Brown

Additional Music: Warp and Woof Collective