This Upstage Playgoer's Guide invites you to delve deeper into the world of The Counter. Articles in this guide explore the place the diner holds in the American imagination, how people make friends, and the effect caregiving has on identity. You will also hear from the artists involved in the production.
Look for the “Reflect and Connect” heading in articles for discussion questions to consider as you experience The Counter.
Table of contents
THEATRE TALK
The Production
American Diners and the Third Place
Will You Be My Friend?
Please note, these interviews and articles were written prior to previews. If any edits are made due to a change in the script, staging, or by artist request, the article will be updated. The date of the update will be noted at the end of the article.
The Counter Upstage Contributors
| EDITORS | Mariah-Lynn Andrews Leah Reddy |
| INTERVIEWS | Leah Reddy |
| WRITERS | Carrie Ellman-Larsen Jason Jacobs Margaret Montagna Daniel Robert Sullivan Amy Witting |
| WEB DESIGN | Jenna Craig |
| SPECIAL THANKS | Jennifer DiBella Paola Francisquini Abigail Katz Kalina Ko |
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
