Long Day’s Journey Into Night


Cadence proudly presents Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece

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.

Directed by Rusty Wilson

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Dates & Details

Production Details

Rehearsals Begin
Early August 2025

Performance Dates
September 25 - October 11, 2025

Venue
Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia

Important Dates

Audition submissions due
June 4, 2025

Callbacks
June 8, 2025
5:00 - 9:00 PM

*Additional details will be emailed to individuals who are called back