The Gin Game
By D.L. Coburn | Directed by Jon Marans

Sept 10 – 29, 2024

Join us for an intimate & unique theatre experience at The Regency Room!

In life as in cards, we play the hand we’re dealt, and there are winners and losers. What begins as a friendly game of Gin Rummy on the porch of the Bentley Nursing Home, escalates into all-out war as Fonsia blithely beats Weller again and again . . . and again. With every card they flip, stakes and emotions rise. This powerful and darkly funny Pulitzer Prize-winning play is one you’ll go all in on.

Starring BRT favorite Keith Baker

Run time: 90-minutes plus a 15-minute intermission

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BRT is being renovated to upgrade the patron experience!
During the renovation, we’ll temporarily be at The Regency Room. This is your chance to see great acting, up close and personal, like you’ve never seen before.

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Special Show Events

Sept 12 | Post Show

The opening night performance of each show is followed by a light reception.

Sept 13 | 7pm

Enjoy drinks courtesy of Pat Deon Beverages and Dad’s Hat along with pasta courtesy of Cesare’s Ristorante.

Sept 18 | 6:30pm

A great way to wind down midweek with wine courtesy of Chaddsford Winery Lahaska and desserts by Donna’s Deliscious Delights LLC.

Sept 26 | 6:30pm

Enjoy snacks and beer courtesy of Broad Street Brewing, Dog & Bull Brew & Music House, Naked Brewing, and Philly Style Soft Pretzel.

Meet the Cast

Keith Baker
Keith Baker

Keith Baker (Weller Martin) trained under Sanford Meisner and Martha Graham at the Neighborhood Playhouse, under John Houseman and Michael Langham at Julliard and in advanced music studies at the University of Freiberg. Prior to joining BRT he was Artistic Director of the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival and the original Florida Repertory Theatre. In 2001 Keith was invited by the US State Department to collaborate with artistic directors in the country of Armenia. Subsequently he brought an original Armenian production of Forget Herostratus back to BRT. He has directed over 90 productions of plays and musicals for BRT, among them:Gypsy (starring Tovah Feldshuh), The Pirates of Penzance, Dear World (nominated for three Barrymore Awards), Chicago (nominated for six Barrymore Awards), The Balkan Women (winner of the Barrymore Award for Outstanding New Play), The Dresser (Barrymore Award nominated for Outstanding Direction of a Play), Pride & Prejudice, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Lost in Yonkers (nominated for two Barrymore Awards), Ragtime (nominated for nine Barrymore Awards), Rumors, Man of La Mancha, Working: a Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Producers, The Sunshine Boys, and this season’s Next to Normal.  Keith’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar won the Philadelphia Critics Association Award for Best Director. As an actor he won the Broadway World Award for Best Actor in a drama for Old Wicked Songs. He has been nominated 11 times and was twice the recipient of the Carbonell Awards for Best Actor. Keith was Artistic Director of BRT for 28 years.  Most recently he directed last season’s 

Production of CABARET at BRT and subsequently starred in OLD WICKED SONGS at Gablestage in Coral Gables Florida. Much love to my very supportive family and friends. 

Zuhairah
Zuhairah

Zuhairah McGill (Fonsia Dorsey) is the recipient of the 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Award, where she worked with Broadway Tony Award winning director Jerry Zaks. She has worked with Academy Award Nominee Colman Domingo, Woodie King Jr, Golden Globe winner Regina Taylor. 

She Originally hails from Brooklyn, New York, She is the Artistic Director of First World Theatre & Assoc Artist with The Town Street Theatre in LA.  And an award – winning Director.  Regional Theatre; Fulton Theatre (Charlie and The Chocolate Factory), Azuka Theatre (An Army of One), Wilma Theatre (Fat Ham), Theatre Horizon (Sandblasted), Arden Theatre: (Gem of the Ocean [Barrymore Nominated], Radio Golf, A Streetcar Named Desire), Hedgerow Theatre: (Good Grief), Arena Stage: (Sojourner), Quintessence Theatre: (Flyin West [2022 Barrymore Insight Award], Rachel, Camille), Theatre In Prospect Park (The Seagull), People’s Light Theater (DOT),  

New Federal Theatre (Gutta Beautiful, Most Dangerous Man in America), Negro Ensemble Company (First Breeze of Summer, Colored People’s Time), Freedom Theatre (Trick the Devil), Nuyorican Poets Café (Julius Caesar Set in Africa), Wilmington Drama Theatre (Fences), Theatre of Seventh Sister (Blues for an Alabama Sky). Awards: LA Film Festival Outstanding Performer in a Short Film, Broadway Regional Best Supporting Actress, Barrymore Nominated: Outstanding Direction of a Play, Barrymore Award Outstanding Choreography in a Play, Barrymore Award Outstanding Overall of a Production, Most Distinguished Director, Barrymore Insight Award, Legacy Trailblazer in Theater, Three -time winner of The DC Excellence in Black Theatre Award, 2 Time Barrymore Nomination for Outstanding Leading Actress in a Play, The Black Arts for Social Change Award, My love to my daughter & daughter in law, family and friends. She is currently developing a TV series. www.zuhairahmcgill.com Instagram @zuhairahmcgill 

www.sojournerthetruth.org 

Production Credits

Directed by Jon Marans
Scenic Design by Jason Simms
Costume Design by Linda Bee Stockton
Lighting Design by Conor Mulligan
Sound Design by Ryk Lewis

Production Stage Manager Amy Massari

Important Event Information

  • Limited number of tickets; subscribers get priority seating

  • Concessions available for purchase, including beer and wine

  • Free parking

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • The play will take place at The Regency Room located at 190 Mifflin St, Bristol, PA

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