Reborning – zayddohrn.com

“CRITIC’S CHOICE! A superb comedy-drama. Builds to a shattering denouement - a real heart-stopper that leaves us emotionally wrecked in its aftermath.”
- LA Times

"Dohrn’s compact script bristles with sharp, breezy dialogue... A comic setup that spins into deeply affecting territory.”
- San Francisco Chronicle

“Unsettling yet steeped in emotional depth, this black comedy promises thrills and chills; if you enjoy sitting on the edge of your seat, this is the show for you.”
- Backstage

“BRILLIANT!… In-your-face, razor-sharp and witty… Playwright Zayd Dohrn dazzlingly attacks, dissects and vividly presents an unusual concept in a disturbing, extremely thought-provoking 75 minutes. Bravo to all involved!”
- BroadwayWorld

Art and life become disturbingly interchangeable when a sculptor of baby dolls meets a woman desperate to recreate her past. This dark comedy takes an unsettling look at motherhood, latex, and the power of creation.

“CRITIC’S CHOICE! A superb comedy-drama. Builds to a shattering denouement - a real heart-stopper that leaves us emotionally wrecked in its aftermath.”
- LA Times

"Dohrn’s compact script bristles with sharp, breezy dialogue... A comic setup that spins into deeply affecting territory.”
- San Francisco Chronicle

“Unsettling yet steeped in emotional depth, this black comedy promises thrills and chills; if you enjoy sitting on the edge of your seat, this is the show for you.”
- Backstage

“BRILLIANT!… In-your-face, razor-sharp and witty… Playwright Zayd Dohrn dazzlingly attacks, dissects and vividly presents an unusual concept in a disturbing, extremely thought-provoking 75 minutes. Bravo to all involved!”
- BroadwayWorld

Art and life become disturbingly interchangeable when a sculptor of baby dolls meets a woman desperate to recreate her past. This dark comedy takes an unsettling look at motherhood, latex, and the power of creation.

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World Premiere, 2009

Cast

Greg Keller
Ally Sheedy
Katherine Waterston

Crew

Directed by Kip Fagan
Set by David Evans Morris
Sound/Video by Leah Gelpe
Costumes by Jessica Pabst
Lighting by Matt Frey

Photos: Greg Keller, Ally Sheedy, and Katherine Waterston in Reborning at The Public Theatre.

West Coast Premiere, 2010

Cast

Alexander Alioto
Lauren English
Lorri Holt

Crew

Directed by Josh Costello
Set by Nina Ball
Sound by Cliff Caruthers
Video by Kristin Miltner
Lighting by Michael Palumbo
Costumes by Miyuki Bierlein
Props by Jacqueline Scott
Doll Design by Cher Simnitt, Stef Baldwin, Illusions of Life

Photos: Alexander Alioto, Lauren English, and Lorri Holt in Reborning at SF Playhouse.

Southern California Premiere, 2012

Cast

Casey Long
Karen Webster
Jennifer Ruckman

Crew

Directed by Oanh Nguyen
Set/Costumes by Bruce Goodrich
Sound by Ryan Brodkin
Video by Matthew Schleicher
Lighting by Brian S. Shevelenko
Dramaturgy by Kimberly Colburn

Photos: Casey Long, Jennifer Ruckman, and Karen Webster in Reborning at Chance Theatre.

Los Angeles Premiere, 2015

Cast

Kristin Carey
Ryan Doucette
Joanna Strapp

Crew

Directed by Simon Levy
Set by Jeff McLaughlin
Sound by Peter Bayne
Video by Matt Schleicher
Lighting by Jennifer Edwards
Costumes by Nail a Aladdin-Sanders
Doll Design by Amy Karich

Photos: Kristin Carey, Ryan Doucette, and Joanna Strapp in Reborning at the Fountain Theatre.

Florida Premiere, 2015

Cast

Megan Rippey
Brendan Ragan
Natalie Symons

Crew

Directed by Brendon Fox

Photos: Megan Rippey, Brendan Ragan, and Natalie Symons in Reborning at Urbanite Theatre.