This November, Broke Thespians Theatre Company is opening off-Broadway’s riveting “Lobby Hero” by Kenneth Lonergan. A gripping drama set in a Manhattan apartment lobby, this play delves into moral choices and loyalty during a murder investigation. It is a thought-provoking exploration of truth and integrity on stage, tackling the hot-button issue of police corruption. Can catch the show at 8 p.m. on Nov. 17 and 18 at The Price Center (222 W San Antonio St.) or attend a matinee at 2 p.m. on Nov. 12, 18 and 19.
“Lobby Hero” follows Jeff, a luckless young security guard drawn into a local murder investigation. When Jeff’s tightly-wound supervisor gets called to bear witness against his troubled brother, and an attractive rookie cop finds she must stand up to her seasoned partner, truth becomes elusive, justice proves costly,and loyalties get strained to the breaking point. The show is about “the importance of really evaluating our choices, even when all of them seem wrong,” Director Beth James said. “When put in a terrible situation, how do you handle it?”
James also said, “This show is amazing at talking about police brutality, Black Lives Matter, and women’s treatment in the workforce.”
