By Gina Yarbrough
San Diego, CA–Cygnet Theatre announced the cast and creative team of their production of Other Desert Cities.
Other Desert Cities is penned by Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright and screenwriter, Jon Robin Baitz, and will be directed by Sean Murray.
“In ‘Other Desert Cities,’ we dive into a captivating family saga that explores deep themes of history and betrayal when a hidden secret comes to light,” says Director Sean Murray. “Experiencing this intense and humorous play is like unveiling layers of past secrets and regrets, revealing that ‘things may not always be as they seem.’ It’s filled with sharp, urbane characters grappling with their histories in a way that makes for truly great storytelling.”
When Brooke Wyeth returns to her family’s upscale Palm Springs home after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas, she brings more than just holiday cheer. Armed with a tell-all memoir that resurrects a pivotal and tragic event from the family’s past, Brooke draws a line in the sand, daring her parents, brother, and aunt to confront their buried secrets. As the family unravels in the face of this explosive revelation, tensions soar and loyalties are tested. With biting wit and razor-sharp insight, Other Desert Cities promises a riveting exploration of family dynamics that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
The cast features Rosina Reynolds (Angels in America) as Polly; Melanie Lora Meltzer as Brooke; Alan Rust as Lyman; Debra Wanger (Angels in America) as Silda; and Geoffrey Ulysses Geissinger as Trip.
In addition to direction by Sean Murray, the creative team for Cygnet’s production of Other Desert Cities includes scenic design by Andrew Hull, sound design by George Ye, lighting design by Joshua Heming, props design by Heather Larsen, costume design by Brooke Nicole Kesler, wig and makeup design by Peter Herman, and stage management is Jared Blake Halsell.
Tickets are on sale and may be purchased at the box office, by phone at (619) 337-1525, or visit https://cygnettheatre.com. Performances will run February 5 to March 2.
Cygnet Theatre is located at 4040 Twiggs Street in San Diego Old Town Historic State Park.
