The Weir

by Conor McPherson

Prentice and his talented cast make magic

Barbara Vitello
Daily Herald
  • The Weir
  • By Conor McPherson
  • Directed by Christopher Prentice
  • With Ted Hoerl, Melanie Keller, Vincent P. Mahler, Joseph Stearns, John Zinn
  • Signal Ensemble Theatre
  • 2007

Set in a pub in rural Ireland, The Weir focuses on the bar’s regulars and a young Dublin woman newly moved to the area. As the bachelors swap ghostly stories to impress her, she astonishes them with a chilling tale of her own. Both haunting and funny, this eerie play demonstrates the transcendent quality of community and appreciation, and the vital need for acceptance.

Chris’s production for Signal Ensemble Theatre was nominated for three Jeff awards—for Supporting Actress – Play (Melanie Keller), Scenic Design (Melania Lancy), and the coveted Outstanding Ensemble.

Cast

Ted Hoerl
Jack
Melanie Keller
Valerie
Vincent P. Mahler
Jim
Joseph Stearns
Brendan
John Zinn
Finbar

Creative

Christopher Prentice
Director
Melania Lancy
Scenic Design
Laura M. Dana
Costume Design
Julie E. Ballard
Lighting Design
Anthony Ingram
Sound Design
Sarah Elizabeth M & Devon MacGregor
Props Design
Phil Timberlake
Dialect Coach
Stephanie Ehemann
Production Stage Manager


The Weir

By
Conor McPherson
Director
Signal Ensemble Theatre

Awards & Honors

Jeff Awards

Nominations

  • Ensemble
  • Actress in a Supporting Role – Play | Melanie Keller
  • Scenic Design – Play | Melania Lancy

Prentice and his talented cast make magic

Barbara Vitello
Daily Herald

The Weir

ByConor McPherson

Directed byChristopher Prentice

WithTed Hoerl, Melanie Keller, Vincent P. Mahler, Joseph Stearns, John Zinn

Signal Ensemble Theatre

The Weir
Conor McPherson
Christopher Prentice
Ted Hoerl, Melanie Keller, Vincent P. Mahler, Joseph Stearns, John Zinn
Signal Ensemble Theatre
The Weir
Conor McPherson
Christopher Prentice
Ted Hoerl, Melanie Keller, Vincent P. Mahler, Joseph Stearns, John Zinn
Signal Ensemble Theatre

Set in a pub in rural Ireland, The Weir focuses on the bar’s regulars and a young Dublin woman newly moved to the area. As the bachelors swap ghostly stories to impress her, she astonishes them with a chilling tale of her own. Both haunting and funny, this eerie play demonstrates the transcendent quality of community and appreciation, and the vital need for acceptance.

Chris’s production for Signal Ensemble Theatre was nominated for three Jeff awards—for Supporting Actress – Play (Melanie Keller), Scenic Design (Melania Lancy), and the coveted Outstanding Ensemble.

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Cast & Creatives

Cast

Ted Hoerl
Jack
Melanie Keller
Valerie
Vincent P. Mahler
Jim
Joseph Stearns
Brendan
John Zinn
Finbar

Creatives

Christopher Prentice
Director
Melania Lancy
Scenic Design
Laura M. Dana
Costume Design
Julie E. Ballard
Lighting Design
Anthony Ingram
Sound Design
Sarah Elizabeth M & Devon MacGregor
Props Design
Phil Timberlake
Dialect Coach
Stephanie Ehemann
Production Stage Manager