Sep 24 — OCT 19, 2025

ABOUT THE SHOW

A NEW PLAY BY AYAD AKHTAR

DIRECTED BY RANDALL KING

Jacob McNeal is a great writer, one of our greatest, a perpetual candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature. But McNeal also has an estranged son, a new novel, old axes to grind and an unhealthy fascination with Artificial Intelligence. Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar’s new play is a startling and wickedly smart examination of the inescapable humanity – and increasing inhumanity – of the stories we tell.

Running time: 1 hour and 40 minutes, no intermission
Recommended age: 16 years and older

CAST + Creatives

MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON

THE STAGE gratefully acknowledges the generous support of our McNEAL producers Clayton and Sandra Feldman, and associate producers David Chamberlain, Michael Rubin and Bernadette Vergara. Season 43 is made possible through the leadership support of Robert J. Bettencourt and Swenson.

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