Jesse Eisenberg’s THE ZIEGELD FILES Comes to Studio Seaview
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Jesse Eisenberg’s The Ziegeld Files, directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Shayok Misha Chowdhury, is coming to Studio Seaview with seven on-book performances October through December. Eisenberg’s new solo play, read by the actor, is presented between performances of Jordan Tannahill’s Prince Faggot.
The Ziegfeld Files is built from therapy recordings of a new father struggling to connect to his baby. He talks about copying machines, early man, breastfeeding classes, failed jokes, sour oranges, and Haitian revolutionary Toussaint Louverture. The funny, uncomfortable, and tender play explores marriage and fatherhood.
“I’m equal parts thrilled and terrified of performing my play, The Ziegfeld Files,” Eisenberg said in a statement. “I am so grateful to Seaview for producing it and giving me somewhere to go on Mondays! I am also very happy that part of the proceeds will be going to organizations providing relief in Haiti, which makes sense when you see the show!"
The Ziegfeld Files’ design team is lighting designer Isabella Byrd and sound designer Lee Kinney. It will be performed on the set for Prince Faggot designed by David Zinn.
Performances of The Ziegfeld Files take place Mondays, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 17, 24 and December 1 at 7pm. For tickets and more information, visit here.
