THE LOVED ONES

By Erica Murray

February 14 – March 2, 2025

North American Premiere Production.

Directed by Kyle LoConti.

Love, loss, and the true nature of birds.

Embark on an unforgettable journey of love, loss, and unexpected connections with the North American Premiere of The Loved Ones by Irish playwright, Erica Murray. Fresh from its success at the 2023 Dublin Theatre Festival, this captivating play, originally co-produced by Rough Magic and The Gate Theatre, Dublin, takes audiences on a poignant exploration of grief and healing.

Join Nell and Orla as they navigate the complexities of loss while hosting Cheryl-Ann, an American visitor seeking solace in the serene landscapes of West Clare. When an unexpected guest arrives, their weekend plans take a surprising turn, revealing the power of human connection in the face of adversity.

Don’t miss this exquisite blend of comedy and tragedy, expertly crafted by one of Ireland’s most promising playwrights. 

Additional Programming:

Open Rehearsal (for Subscribers Only): Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 6:30pm

Community Matinee Preview ($12/Ticket): Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00am
*This season, we’re merging our Community Matinee with our Preview Performance. For just $12/ticket, attend the final dress rehearsal at 10:00am.

Opening Night Reception: Friday, February 14, 2025 at 7:30pm

Pay-What-You-Will Performances*: 
Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm
Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 7:30pm
Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 7:30pm
(*Purchase in-person at the Box Office on the day of the performance. Seating subject to availability.)

Speaker Series & Special Event Reception: Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 1:30pm
Featuring Distinguished Speaker: Erica Murray, Playwright.

Talk Back Thursdays: Engage with the Creators! After every Thursday performance, stay for a free Talk Back where members of the creative team discuss their roles and answer your questions about their creative journey.
Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00am
Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:30pm
Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:30pm

Open Captioned Performance: Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm
(Open Captioned Performances: An LED captioning screen, located in the South East corner of the theatre displays the dialogue and any other audio portion of the production in text form in sync with the performance. For questions about reserving seating in view of the captioning signage, please contact ICTC’s Box Office at 716-853-4282 (voice), or email BoxOffice@irishclassical.com.) 

About the Playwright:

Erica Murray is a playwright originally from County Limerick. She has a BA in Drama and Theatre Studies from Trinity College Dublin and an MFA in Playwriting from The Lir Academy. She is a previous member of the Six in the Attic scheme with the Irish Theatre Institute, the Soho Theatre New Writers course and the Lyric Theatre New Playwrights Programme. Her first play, The Cat’s Mother, toured to London, Edinburgh and the Dublin Fringe Festival in 2018 where it won the Fishamble Award for Best New Writing and was nominated for the Stewart Parker Award. In 2019 she was the Channel 4 writer-in-residence at The Lyric Theatre, Belfast where her play All Mod Cons premiered. She also received the Sonia Friedman Award for her new play The Magnificent.