IN A ROUNDABOUT WAY

by Kim Sykes

Thursday, May 23, 2024, 7:00 PM 

Friday, May 24, 2024,  7:00 PM

Saturday, May 25  7:00 PM

@7:00 PM 

The Cast Features:

Lisa Arrindell

 Veanne Cox

 * Richard Phillips * Megan Augustine * Jake O’Flaherty

Written and directed by Kim Sykes, the play delves into the tumultuous relationship between the widowed Mary Lincoln, played by Tony nominated actress, Veanne Cox and her former seamstress, Elizabeth Keckley, played by the talented Lisa Arrindell. A decade after the Civil War the two women meet again, where long-held grievances resurface, exposing the deep-seated trauma they both carry. Their struggles with grief and addiction further complicates their attempt to reconcile, raising questions about the meaning of friendship and freedom. IN A ROUNDABOUT WAY offers a poignant look at the personal cost of war and the challenges of navigating complex relationships.

Kim Sykes has been awarded a Support for Artists grant from the New York State Council on the Arts. (NYSCA)

COVID PROTOCOL: Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to be vaccinated for Covid-19. Patrons will also be required to wear masks when not eating or drinking.