We caught up with Director Nan McNamara
Meet The Director of A Body of Water. We are so excited to welcome longtime Co-op member Nan McNamara to her fourth production in the role of director. She previously directed two of the three plays that comprised The Nibroc Trilogy; Boys Next Door; and the 20th Season production of The 1940’s Radio Hour
Q: What makes you excited about this project?
Nan: Working with the playwright, Lee Blessing, is a thrill. I think he is one of our greatest American playwrights. Having performed in two of his plays in the past, I am particularly excited to be able to direct one of his plays with a newly written ending that will be a world premiere. I am also excited to be working with the design team, all of whom I have admired from other productions I have been in as an actor. And of course, the cast! It excites me to see how much they bring to the table. As an actor myself, I am in awe of their talent (and that we get to hang out together during rehearsals
Q: Why should people come see this show?
Nan: First and foremost, come and experience a play by Lee Blessing. Secondly, this play in particular explores big questions about life and our purpose here on earth. But there is a lot of humor and three very compelling relationships. Come see these actors - they will take you on a real journey.
Q: What is your favorite quote from the play?
Nan: I love Wren’s statement, “If you want to know who you are, simply look.” I feel like we live in a culture right now where the reflex can sometimes be to blame others. But perhaps what we really need to do is look inside and take responsibility, to not live in fear and to be willing to experience intimacy. This play is asking us to question what’s really important. It’s a roller coaster ride of what’s real and what’s not.