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Weller Martin and Fonsia Dorsey meet on the porch of their nursing home and strike up a friendship, with Weller teaching Fonsia how to play gin rummy. As they play, they share stories about the lives they led in the outside world. But when Fonsia wins every hand, Weller becomes increasingly frustrated, until their gin games and conversations become a battleground, with each player exposing the other’s failures, disappointments and insecurities.

*Please note: Cicely Tyson will not perform on December 5 or 6, 2015.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jan. 10, 2016.

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Weller Martin and Fonsia Dorsey meet on the porch of their nursing home and strike up a friendship, with Weller teaching Fonsia how to play gin rummy. As they play, they share stories about the lives they led in the outside world. But when Fonsia wins every hand, Weller becomes increasingly frustrated, until their gin games and conversations become a battleground, with each player exposing the other’s failures, disappointments and insecurities.

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Previews: Sep 23, 2015 • Opening: Oct 14, 2015 • Closing: Jan 10, 2016
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Entrance

Double doors in 2 sets. First set is automatic doors with slight incline to the second set of doors.

Water Fountain

Available in the Lower Lounge in the restrooms.

Hearing Assistance

Reservations not necessary for assisted listening devices, but can be made by calling Sound Associates at 212.582.7678.

Elevators and Escalators

This theater does not have elevators or escalators.

Wheelchair Access

Four ADA Compliant seats with companion seating, transfer options are available.

Restrooms

Women and Men's Room in Lower Lounge. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms available off-premises. Assistance provided.

Accessible Seating

Four ADA compliant viewing locations with companion seating, transfers available. 9 row end seats with folding armrests.

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The current cast and creative team of the show.

Cast

Weller Martin
Fonsia Dorsey

Creative

Written by
D.L. Coburn
Director
Leonard Foglia
Set and Costume Designer
Riccardo Hernandez
Lighting Designer
Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer
Sound Designer
David Van Tieghem
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