Under the Skin

January 15 – March 15, 2015

World Premiere
By MICHAEL HOLLINGER
Directed by TERRENCE J. NOLEN
On the Arcadia Stage

Lou, a man dying of kidney failure, asks his estranged daughter Raina to give him one of hers, and she must decide if she can put her anger aside long enough to save his life. When Raina meets Jarrell, a young man with whom there is an instant connection, sparks fly and secrets are revealed as they grapple with the issues of forgiveness, inheritance and family. Under the Skin explores the question: what does it mean to give a part of yourself to someone else?

Julianna Zinkel and Douglas Rees

Julianna Zinkel as Raina Lamott and Douglas Rees as Lou Ziegler in Arden Theatre Company’s production of Under the Skin. Photo by Sabina Louise Pierce.

Julianna Zinkel and Douglas Rees

Julianna Zinkel as Raina Lamott and Douglas Rees as Lou Ziegler in Arden Theatre Company’s production of Under the Skin. Photo by Sabina Louise Pierce.

Julianna Zinkel and Biko Eisen-Martin

Julianna Zinkel as Raina Lamott and Biko Eisen-Martin as Jarell Hayes in Arden Theatre Company’s production of Under the Skin. Photo by Mark Garvin.

Biko Eisen-Martin and Douglas Rees

Biko Eisen-Martin as Jarrell Hayes and Douglas Rees as Lou Ziegler in Arden Theatre Company’s production of Under the Skin. Photo by Sabina Louise Pierce.

Biko Eisen-Martin and Julianna Zinkel

Biko Eisen-Martin as Jarell Hayes and Julianna Zinkel as Raina Lamott in Arden Theatre Company’s production of Under the Skin. Photo by Mark Garvin.

Julianna Zinkel, Douglas Rees, Biko Eisen-Martin, and Alice M. Gatlin

Julianna Zinkel as Raina Lamott, Douglas Rees as Lou Ziegler, Biko Eisen-Martin as Jarrell Hayes, and Alice M. Gatling as Dr. Badu in Arden Theatre Company’s production of Under the Skin. Photo by Sabina Louise Pierce.

Cast
Biko Eisen-Martin (Jarrell Hayes)
Alice M. Gatling (Marlene Hayes)
Douglas Rees (Lou Ziegler)
Julianna Zinkel (Raina Lamott)

Creative
Scenic Designer
James Kronzer
Costume Designer
Alison Roberts
Lighting Designer
Thom Weaver
Sound Designer
Jorge Cousineau
Stage Manager
Kate Nelson
Assistant Director
Jonathan Silver
Dramaturg
Sally Ollove