Name: Too Much Too Much Too Many
Start: 2013-10-25 00:00:00
End: 2014-01-05 00:00:00
Location: Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre

"Heartfelt, serious, beautifully written, and, under the direction of Sheryl Kaller, performed with simple elegance."
the new yorker

Now in its seventh season, Roundabout Underground presents a vibrant New York premiere by up-and-coming playwright Meghan Kennedy, directed by Tony® nominee Sheryl Kaller (Next Fall).

Following the death of her husband, Rose locks herself in her bedroom for the better part of a year, leaving her daughter Emma to care for her through the closed door. When the church sends a pastor to help coax Rose out of her room, he soon finds that Rose is not the only one using barriers to hide her true feelings.

"An affecting new play."
Charles Isherwood, the new york times

Bittersweet, poignant and touchingly funny, Too Much, Too Much, Too Many is a compelling new drama about the walls we build to protect our hearts––and deciding when it’s time to break them down.

A woman sits next to a young man and holds his hand. She wears a dark red striped shirt and has short hair. He wears a blue plaid shirt under a collared vest. — James Rebhorn and Rebecca Henderson
Photo by Joan Marcus

A woman with short hair sits cross legged on the floor and leans against a door. On the other side is an old woman in a night gown and robe. They both look sad and concerned. — Rebecca Henderson and Phyllis Somerville
Photo by Joan Marcus

An old woman in loungewear stands on one side of a wooden door and listens to a man outside it who wears all black and sits in a chair. — Luke Kirby and Phyllis Somerville
Photo by Joan Marcus

A woman in a busy patterned dress fiddles with her hands. Behind her, a man with curly hair and a beard in a flannel shirt looks at her sadly. — Luke Kirby and Rebecca Henderson
Photo by Joan Marcus

A man with curly hair and a beard in a suit stands on one side of a wooden door. On the other side is an old woman in a dress and heels who clasps her hands with a smile. — Luky Kirby and Phyllis Somerville
Photo by Joan Marcus

Emma: Rebecca Henderson
Pastor Hidge: Luke Kirby
James: James Rebhorn
Rose: Phyllis Somerville

Playwright: Meghan Kennedy
Director: Sheryl Kaller
Set Design: Wilson Chin
Costume Design: Jess Goldstein
Lighting Design: Zach Blane
Original Music & Sound Design: Broken Chord Collective
Production Stage Manager: Vanessa Coakley
Stage Manager: Catherine Lynch

Roundabout Underground is an initiative to showcase new plays that will either allow an experienced director to go back to his/her creative roots or give a debut production to an emerging writer or director. Robyn Goodman (Artistic Consultant to the Roundabout), who has significant artistic development experience, curates the initiative that continues to be a creative breeding ground for nurturing new talent.

Major support for this production provided by Jodi and Dan Glucksman.

New plays are supported by Roundabout Leaders for New Works: Alec Baldwin, Lois and Irvin Cohen, Peggy and Mark Ellis, Jodi Glucksman, Sylvia Golden, Caryn and James Magid, Laura Pels International Foundation for Theatre, Laura S. Rodgers, Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust, Yolanda R. Turocy, Deborah and Thomas Wallace, and Xerox Foundation.