Tape Stamford 2003
by Stephen Belber
directed by Brian Jucha
2003 Production at Stamford Center for the Arts, CT
Starring Will Keenan and Michael Laurence alternating performances as Vince and Jon, Erica Yoder as Amy
Premiered March 2000 at the Actors Theatre of Louisville's Humana Festival of New American Plays, Louisville, Kentucky.
Set Design: Lauren Halpern
Lighting design: Roma Flowers
Stage Manager: Leisah Swenson
* TAPE was made into a major motion picture and released in November 2001, directed by Richard Linklater and starring Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, and Uma Thurman*
What's the statute of limitations for the betrayal of friendship? When Jon attends his flick's premiere at the Lansing Film Festival, he faces the most important weekend of his young life - but not in ways he expected. His old pal, Vince, has been stewing for a decade, and their high school girlfriend, Amy, is now the assistant district attorney in Lansing. Edgy humor gives way to a fiery confrontation that examines the motives of memory and perception.
"Brilliantly directed. Brian Jucha has done an exquisite job." - Ridgelea Reports
"Belber's work received a fine Brian Jucha staging featuring beautifully balanced performances." - LA Times
"Director Brian Jucha knows where the jugulars are and keeps punching away to the climax." - The Connecticut Hour
"Brian Jucha's staging is taut and carefully paced." - San Francisco Examiner
Photos by Roma Flowers & Brian Jucha