'cul-de-sac' by John Cariani

Directed by Dougie Robbins

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Cast

Diane Johnson — Grace Sallee

Brian Johnson — Christopher Cuevas

Christy Smith — Joanna Romero

Matt Smith — Reza Mirjalili

Jackie Jones — Michaela Winter

Joe Jones — Samuel Frye

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Summary

On a lovely spring evening, all is not quite what it seems for three couples living on the same suburban cul-de-sac. Couple #1 never had children and realize that they might not be all they hoped they’d be. Couple #2 have kids—but they aren’t quite what they hoped they’d be, either. Couple #3 seem to be all that Couples #1 and 2 ever wanted to be: They have two wonderful kids, shiny new cars, and their grass is very green. But life is far from perfect for Couple #3. This is a shocking comedy that explores the extreme measures people take to achieve their dreams—or find happiness—or find their way to what they once were.

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Productions

The Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University 2025 Repertory Season: April 30-May 3, 2025​

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Official production photos by Eric McNatt