'Lobby Hero'

The Department of Theatre presents "Lobby Hero."

Notice: this information is for a past event.
Location:
Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts - Sharon Martin Hall
Ticket Info: Free
Questions:
'Lobby Hero'
“Lobby Hero”
  • Written by Kenneth Lonergan
  • Asst. Prof. Jim Dennen, Director
  • Ben Rayhill ‘24, Associate Director and Co-Stage Manager
  • Camille Lerner, Scenic and Costume Designer
  • Abbey Lynn Smith, Lighting Designer
  • Jesse Charles, Sound Designer
  • Mandy Fox, Dialect Coach
  • Derek Aponte-Rosado ‘28, Co-Stage Manager
  • Tionna Wear ‘28, Assistant Stage Manager

“Lobby Hero” by Kenneth Lonergan is a thought-provoking play set in the lobby of a Manhattan apartment building. It tells the story of Jeff, a young security guard who finds himself entangled in a moral dilemma involving his boss, a rookie cop, and her seasoned partner. With sharp dialogue and nuanced characters, the play explores themes of justice, loyalty, and personal integrity. The interactions between the characters are both tense and darkly humorous, making ‘Lobby Hero’ a compelling narrative that raises important questions about ethics and humanity. It’s a powerful portrayal of the complexities of everyday moral choices.

This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be available on September 17.

Performance Dates and Times are as follows:

  • Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 12, at 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m.
  • Monday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. 
The two security guards, William and Jeff, sit on the edge of the lobby desk and talk.
Jeff, sitting behind the lobby desk, points at William as they talk. The lobby is large, with black and white marble tiles.
Jeff looks through the glass walls of the lobby, watching Police Officers Bill and Dawn talking. Bill sits on a bench, not wearing his hat.
William sits in a lobby chair next to a side table between two plants. He looks at Jeff, sitting behind the lobby desk who gestures towards William.
Police Officer Dawn demonstrates a defensive stance, holding up her baton in front of her chest and bracing her legs.
Jeff stands behind the lobby desk, his hands on his hips. He looks at Officer Dawn, who holds onto her belt as she sits in a chair on the other side of the desk.
Officer Dawn leans on a side table while talking to Jeff who leans forward in his office chair, turned away from the lobby desk.
Officer Dawn, out of uniform, leans against the lobby desk and looks down in shame. Jeff sits behind her, furrowing his brow with his hand to his face.
Police Officer Bill leans on the inside of the lobby desk, blocking a sitting Jeff from getting up. Bill sternly addresses Jeff as Jeff leans back in fear.
Officer Bill and William shake hands in front of the lobby desk, as Jeff stands in the background, staring off to the right.

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