Be Here Now September 24 through October 17

15

May

About

A quirky romantic comedy about a professor of nihilism who experiences joy for the first time in her life.

by Deborah Zoe Laufer

Directed by Courtney O’Connor

Run time: approximately 90 minutes

2021/22 Season Sponsors

G. Lee & Diana Humphrey

Production sponsored by Richard & Carol Daynard

Director Courtney O’Connor, sponsored by Mary & Doug Woodruff

Summary

Be Here Now centers around Bari, a misanthrope who has returned to her hometown of East Cooperville, NY as she struggles to finish her thesis on nihilism. Working at a local fulfillment center, her despair has reached new heights When Bari begins experiencing emotions she never has felt before, she begins to have a different outlook on life. And when she discovers that the cause of these feelings may be killing her, Bari is forced to ask if she wants to go back to a life of nothing.

“In Bari, we see a woman experiencing joy and connection with others for the first time in her life, forcing her to question who she is now, what she is willing to do to hold onto her new-found joy, and whether or not she's willing to change. Over this past year and a half, many of us have had to ask ourselves the same questions. And like Bari and those in her world, the answers may surprise all of us."-Courtney O'Connor, Director

Content Advisory: This show contains depictions of seizures.

Press & Reviews

METRMag | "'Be Here Now' by Deborah Zoe Laufer - Lyric Stage Company (Boston, MA)" | Kevin T. Baldwin

"Speaking of components: In framing the story, the set by Janie E. Howland for “Be Here Now” is integral in making the show run as seamless as it does because it is, actually, a set SET inside a 'frame'."

"What a wonderful way to kick off the new theatre season."

Artscope | Lyric Stage Company's Be Here Now is Infectious | James Foritano

"The acting is sterling, the direction, by Courtney O’Connor, brisk, the setting, wisely minimal given the athleticism on stage, becomes in itself a presence not to be denied."

My South End | Be Here Now Intrigues | Jules Becker

"Samantha Richert captures the inspiring character arc that takes Bari from despair to hope and self-esteem. Barlow Adamson finds all of Mike's likeable eccentricity and his touching self-searching. Shani Farrell has Patti's tough love and caring. Katherine C. Shaver is properly naïve and supportive. Kudos go to Janie E. Howland's well detailed fulfillment center and Karen Perlow's poetic color visions."

Production Photos

Shani Farrell, Katherine C. Shaver, and Samantha Richert* Samantha Richert* and Barlow Adamson* Barlow Adamson* and Samantha Richert* Samantha Richert* Barlow Adamson* and Samantha Richert* Katherine C. Shaver, Barlow Adamson, Samantha Richert, and Shani Farrell Shani Farrell, Samantha Richert, and Barlow Adamson Samantha Richert* and Barlow Adamson*

Photos by Mark S. Howard

Ticket Prices

	Single Tickets
	Play Center	Musical Center	Play Side	Musical Side
ST Wed Mat	$55	$60	$40	$45
ST Weeknight	$70	$75	$50	$55
ST Weekend	$75	$80	$55	$60

	20% Prices for Group Sales
	Play C	Musical C	Play S	Musical S
ST Wed Mat	$44	$48	$32	$36
ST Weeknight	$56	$60	$40	$44
ST Weekend	$60	$64	$44	$48

15

May

Bari

Mike Cooper

Patty Cooper

Luanne Cooper

Playwright

Director

Scenic Design

Costume Design

Lighting Design

Sound Design

Production Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Manager

Intimacy Director

Props Artisan

Assistant Director

Assistant Lighting Designer/Head Electrician

Wardrobe Supervisor