Long Day’s Journey Into Night
Cadence proudly presents Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece on the Carol Piersol Stage.
Long Day’s Journey Into Night is generally recognized as one of the greatest plays in American and World Theatre. The play takes place on a single day in August 1912. The setting is Monte Cristo Cottage, the seaside home of the Tyrones in Connecticut. The four main characters are the semi-autobiographical representations of O'Neill, his older brother, and their parents.
The play portrays a family struggling to grapple with the realities and consequences of each member's failings. The parents and two sons blame and resent each other for various reasons; bitterness and jealousy serve as proxies for ultimately failed attempts at tenderness and compassion. The family's enduring emotional and psychological stress is fueled by their shared self-analysis, combined with articulate honesty. The story deals with addiction, unfulfilled dreams, moral flaws, and the struggle of family relationships.
This production is dedicated to the memory of Carol Piersol, the beloved Founding Artistic Director of Firehouse.
SEASON 16Direction by Rusty Wilson
September 26 - October 11 at Firehouse Theatre
Cast
James Tyrone Sr. … Matt Radford Davies*
Mary Cavan Tyrone ... Robin Arthur
Jamie Tyrone ... Axle Burtness
Edmund Tyrone ... Trace Coles
Cathleen ... Ruby Joy Garcia
*Member of Actor’s Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the U.S.A.
Publicity & Reviews
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“Eugene O’Neill’s magnum opus ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ storms the stage in Cadence’s new production.”
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“Both Davis and Wilson hope audiences will remember the family bond and the pertinence of the play long after they leave the theatre.”
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“Long Day’s Journey into Night is a masterful exploration of complex themes and relationships, that is beautifully acted and well directed by Rusty Wilson.”
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“By staging Long Day’s Journey Into Night in 2025, Cadence is asking Richmond audiences to sit with discomfort, to recognize the echoes of their own lives, and to see theatre not as escape but confrontation.”
Sponsors
This production is made possible through the generous support of the following (including an anonymous sponsor):
