Of Good Stock

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Of Good Stock
Written byMelissa Ross
Directed byLynne Meadow
Date premieredJune 2015 (2015-06)
Place premieredManhattan Theatre Club

Of Good Stock is a play written by Melissa Ross and directed by Lynne Meadow. [1] [2] It premiered at Manhattan Theatre Club's off Broadway Mainstage in June 2015. [3]

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Synopsis

The play centres around three sisters, and the men in their lives, who gather at their family home for a summer weekend. Their reunion ignites passion, humour and unanticipated upheavals. [4]

Cast

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References

  1. Pacheco, Patrick (April 8, 2015). "Alicia Silverstone Finally Gets A Role Worthy Of Her Talents". Blounartinfo. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  2. "MTC announces full casting for Of Good Stock". NewYorkTheatreGuide.com. April 8, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  3. Gerard, Jeremy (July 1, 2015). "Alicia Silverstone Melts Down In 'Off Good Stock' - Review". Deadline. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
  4. "Alicia Silverstone Stars in OF GOOD STOCK, Opening Tonight at MTC". MTC. June 30, 2015. Retrieved April 18, 2016.