LIVE ANIMALS ON—STAGE

PAST PRODUCTION

OUR TOWN

AUGUST 22–24, 2025 SITE-SPECIFIC BACKYARD PRODUCTION BROOKLYN, NY
Performers sit on a lit porch in a black-and-white Our Town production photo

Our swan song in the backyard -- a celebration of the community and town that built LAO.

Starting with an immersive scavenger hunt through our East Williamsburg Neighborhood, our sold-out weekend brought a fresh Brooklyn perspective on the great American Play. Contrary to popular belief, we really believe that there is nothing more rock and roll than Our Town.

CAST + CREATIVE

CAST

  • Tom Robertshaw STAGE MANAGER
  • Petra Hinds EMILY WEBB
  • John Murphy GEORGE GIBBS
  • Obi Nwako CHARLES WEBB
  • Saidie Stone MYRTLE WEBB
  • Tennant Maxey DOC GIBBS
  • Caroline Payton Parker JULIA GIBBS
  • Liam Ouweleen SIMON STIMSON
  • Terah Ehigiator WALLY WEBB & JOE CROWELL
  • Gigi Gamez SAM CRAIG
  • Gabby Mercier REBECCA WEBB & JOE STOPPARD
  • Onyeka Obi MRS SOAMES & HOWIE NEWSOME

CREATIVE

  • Fiona Selmi DIRECTOR
  • Victoria A. Pysher PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
  • Jack Ellert-Beck LIGHTING DESIGN
Audience and performers gathered around a backyard fire pit under string lights
George and Emily face one another while the Stage Manager watches in black and white
Three performers sit with a ukulele against a painted sidewalk wall
Emily laughs in a cream dress among performers during Our Town
Mrs. Soames joyfully waves a fan in a black-and-white production photo
Two performers sit elevated among string lights during Our Town
George and Emily celebrate among guests at night under string lights
The Stage Manager points while addressing the audience in black and white
Performers stand on a Brooklyn sidewalk in golden light before Our Town
Emily Webb stands near the fire pit with Julia Gibbs and Myrtle Webb
Howie Newsome smiles in a close black-and-white portrait
A performer with a ukulele waves on the sidewalk before Our Town
Simon Stimson stands with a melodica among audience members in black and white
Charles Webb stands smiling in a backyard playing space
Emily stands in a glowing apartment window during Our Town
The Stage Manager addresses the audience at night in a backyard
Doc Gibbs and Mrs. Soames stand near lawn chairs during Our Town
A group of performers sits near lawn chairs and a fire pit during Our Town
Howie Newsome smiles while speaking to the audience in a backyard
George Gibbs leans against a wooden bench in a night scene
The Stage Manager speaks under glowing string lights in black and white
A black-and-white Our Town wedding scene with Emily Webb, George Gibbs, and the Stage Manager