Photos: Get a 1st Look at Blood of the Lamb at 59E59

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Blood of the Lamb at 59E59

The abortion rights thriller from Arlene Hutton is making its Off-Broadway debut following earlier runs at Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe.

Production shots are out for the New York premiere of Arlene Hutton’s Blood of the Lamb, currently in previews Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters and set to officially open September 23. Margot Bordelon is directing, with performances to continue through October 20. Get a first look at the production in the gallery below.

Inspired by the 2022 Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, the thriller is set in a Dallas airport, where a pregnant woman, Nessa, finds herself detained and up against an unexpected adversary: a court-appointed attorney assigned to represent Nessa’s unborn child. Starring as Val is Kelly McAndrew, stepping in for the previously announced Johanna Day, who was forced to depart the production due to an injury. Meredith Garretson co-stars as Nessa. Casting is by Benton Whitley and Micah Johnson-Levy.

Initially commissioned and workshopped at California’s B Street Theatre, the work has since had readings at New Jersey Repertory Company and The Barrow Group in New York City. Press notes share that dystopian, hypothetical laws initially dreamed up by Hutton for her play have since become reality.

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Photos: Blood of the Lamb Off-Broadway

The production features scenic design by Andrew Boyce, costume design by Sarita Fellows, lighting design by Amith Chandrashaker, and sound design by UptownWorks. Hethyr (Red) Verhoef is the production stage manager, with Mott/Fischer Productions serving as general manager.

Occasional Drawl Productions’ Brian Letchworth and Christa Scott-Reed are producing in association with Harbor Stage Company.

Tickets are on sale at 59E59.org.