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Only two of Lorraine Hansberrysplays were staged during her lifetime.
This was about Greenwich Village bohemians, and only one character was specified as Black.
This month,The Signgets its first New York revival since 1972.
Both actors say they see Hansberry as exploring the limits of self-proclaimed allies.
Its very much a play of its time, says Isaac.
Everyone in the audience gets provoked.
The Sign in Sidney Brusteins Windowis at the BAM Harvey Theater through March 24.
Brosnahan and Isaac in rehearsal.
This play marks the first time theyve worked together.
Brosnahans character changes hair color over the course of the play, from brunette to blonde.
Isaac says the characters are both playful with each other and really vicious.
He adds, Its been about finding the facility between those things and building trust.
In character as Iris and Sidney.
The play documents details of early-60s counterculture including in this scene, where the characters try pills.
Sidneys rage and the way it manifests has been an interesting thing to find, says Isaac.
Theres a Greek tragedy at the center.
Kauffman previously broughtThe Signto Chicago in 2016.
In her dressing room, Brosnahan listens to music as she gets into character.
I have Joan Baez Spotify on shuffle, she says.
I was thinking this would be a nice respite from the exhaustion ofMrs.
Maisel, says Brosnahan, but its a totally different kind.
Ive got pictures of my family everywhere, he says.
The cast stretches before a preview performance.
Brosnahan makes her entrance as Iris.
It reminds me of working on Shakespeare, where you have different folios, Isaac says.
You do an investigation of what speaks to you between the different versions of the play.
Brosnahan exits after a scene during a preview performance.
Its kind of the neighborhood playhouse.
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