Let Me In is produced by DSE Productions and Theatre Planners. Written and directed by Brynn Thayer.
Red Casey (Rachael Meyers) is desperate trying to get Bobby Hawk (Bryan McKinley) out of the room to attend a funeral. That’s when veteran NYPD cop Hamilton Steele III (Jorge Garcia) shows up to investigate the commotion. From there, the characters start exposing facets of their lives and personalities that turn out quite surprising at the end.
Playwright and Director Brynn Thayer sets the story in New York, a metropolis like many other that can accentuate the overwhelming effects of loneliness, depression, and anxiety, some of the feelings that are shaping the lives of the three characters. Bobby just lost his fiancée in a tragic car accident. That same day, she decided to cancel the wedding. To complicate things, he has been having an affair with Red for quite some time, triggering a sense of guilt on both of them in unexpected ways. As they explore their feelings, they start to question the validity of their relationship.
Hamilton seems to be the person that brings some kind of stability to the situation. He is decided to do something significant one day before his retirement. His personality gains the trust of Bobby and Red so much that they decide to attend Bobby’s fiancée funeral, leaving Hamilton to watch over the apartment.
The story is a dark comedy that touches upon several topics such as isolation, loss, guilt, and the urgent need of human connection. However, the play also compels to identify the signs of depression and its underlying core issues to avoid devastating consequences.
Thayer selected three experienced actors that bring a superb performance that makes this play a pleasure to watch. Their timing and chemistry create a dynamic story that navigates fluently between comedy and tragedy. The set design (Joel Daavid, Set Designer) shows the careful attention to detail placed on this production; the objects, the textures, and the balcony give a vibrant touch to the story.
Let Me In
Theatre 68 Arts Complex – The Rosalie
5112 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Written and Directed by Brynn Thayer. Starring Jorge Garcia, Bryan McKinley, and Rachael Meyers. Produced by Misha Riley for Theatre Planners. Presented by DSE Productions.
Performances: Feb. 25–April 2
• Saturdays at 8 p.m.: Feb. 25 (Opening); March 18; March 25; April 1
• Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.: March 19; March 26; April 2
Tickets: www.theatre68artscomplex.com
Creative team for Let Me In includes scenic designer Joel Daavid, lighting designer Gavan Wyrick, sound designer Joseph “Sloe” Slawinski and costume designer Mylette Nora. The production stage manager is Angelica Estevez.
