Lowcountry
Atlantic Theater Company
Linda Gross Theater
June 28, 2025
The Atlantic Theater
Company production of Lowcountry packs a powerful punch. The two
main characters carry a heavy load of secrets.
One tries to be open about them. The
other keeps them securely under wraps.
Playwright Abby Rosebrock holds back all reveals, skillfully building
the suspense. Director Jo Bonney brings
the action to a stunning and unexpected climax, which bonds the two main
characters in an even darker secret. Photo courtesy of Atlantic Theater Company
David (played by Babak Tafti) is a sexual predator. He is committed to an SA program in hopes of getting joint custody of his young son. When he meets Tally (played by Jodi Balfour) through a dating site, he faces a bigger challenge than he expected. She is extremely forward and not the least bit bothered when David comes clean about his past. She finally reveals that they knew one another in a church youth camp. She also researched him online. She has a very specific purpose in getting together with him, and does not give up until she achieves it. When his sponsor, Paul (played by Keith Kupferer), shows up for an unexpected visit, what he witnesses can ruin David’s chance of gaining custody of his son. Tally feels threatened by Paul’s behavior, and reacts with unrestrained fury.
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Babak Tafti as David Photo courtesy of Atlantic Theater Company |
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Jodi Balfour & Babak Tafti Photo courtesy of Atlantic Theater Company |
Lowcountry is playing at Atlantic Theater Company’s Linda Gross Theater through July 13. Ms. Rosebrock’s writing weaves our present-day political atmosphere into the action. The perspective is sharp and emotionally engaging.
Domenick Danza
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