Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is THE UNSEEN about?
A. It tells the story of two prisoners trying to crack the code of their imprisonment by a brutal, totalitarian regime. Known to each other through their voices alone, the two men help each other survive mentally and emotionally through an endless conversation. When a third prisoner is placed in the mix, more questions are asked than answered.
Q. Who is in it?
A. THE UNSEEN stars Stan Denman ("Valdez"), Steven Pounders ("Wallace") and Thomas Ward ("Smash").
Q. How long is THE UNSEEN?
A. 90 minutes.
Q. Is there an intermission?
A. No.
Q. What are the show times?
A. Mon: No show |
Tue-Fri: 8pm |
Sat: 2pm & 8pm |
Sun: 3pm & 8pm
Q. How much are tickets?
A. $45.00
Q. How can I buy tickets?
A. Tickets will be on sale soon.
Q. If I bring a group, can I get a cheaper price?
A. Answer to come.
Q. Can I buy a ticket in person?
A. Yes! You can purchase tickets a the Cherry Lane Theatre box office, located at 38 Commerce Street in New York City. Click here for box office hours.
Q. Can I pick up my tickets at the box office?
A. Yes! The Box Office is at 38 Commerce Street in New York City. We recommend picking up your tickets at least fifteen minutes before the scheduled performance time.
Q. Is THE UNSEEN appropriate for children?
A. The Unseen is not recommended for children under the age of 16. Please be aware that the play contains strong language and extremely violent imagery; parental guidance is suggested for children of any age.
Q. Where did the show play before?
A. The Unseen by Craig Wright premiered at the 2007 Humana Festival of New American Plays at the Actors Theatre of Louisville. In March 2008, the American Actors Company production of The Unseen was taken to the Out of the Loop Festival in Dallas, TX, where it received critical acclaim. Craig Wright has since made revisions to the script that will be seen for the first time with the New York premiere at Cherry Lane Theatre.
Q. Who created THE UNSEEN?
A. Craig Wright. Click here for his biography.
Q. Who is producing THE UNSEEN?
A.The American Actor’s Company
Q. How can I contact someone at THE UNSEEN?
A. Email Sherry_Ward@baylor.edu
Q. How long will THE UNSEEN be running at Cherry Lane?
A. The show opens March 8th and closes March 28th
Q. How do I get to Cherry Lane Theatre?
A. Cherry Lane Theatre is located in New York City at 38 Commerce Street. Click here for directions and public transportation access.
Q. What subways are close by?
A. The closest subway is the 7 train at Christopher Street. The A, B, C, D, E, F, and V all make stops at West 4th Street on Sixth Avenue, a few blocks east of Seventh Avenue.You can also visit www.hopstop.com to plan your trip.
Q. Where do I park the car?
A.There is no street parking in front of the theatre! Click here for information about local parking locations.
Q. Is Cherry Lane Theatre handicapped accessible?
A. Yes.
Q. Does Cherry Lane Theatre have air conditioning?
A. Yes.
Q. Do I have to climb stairs to see THE UNSEEN?
A. No.
Q. Is there a place in Cherry Lane Theatre to buy a snack or a drink?
A. No.
Q. Is there a coat check?
A. No.
Q. Is there loud music in the show? Are there strobe lights?
A.There are isolated loud sound cues, beeps and buzzers, but no strobe lights.
Q. Is there a lost and found in Cherry Lane Theatre?
A. Yes. Please call 212-989-2020, extension 24, to inquire about lost articles.