I have been reading a lot oabout the original production of this classic Clifford Odets play which opened on Broadway in 1935. Directed by Harold Clurman and featuring John Garfield [pictured here], Stella Adler and Sanford Meisner this play brough the work of the Group Theatre to a larger audience. The Group Theatre was not afraid to show the truth of the time of its creation. Their plays were gritty and raw..with reality on stage being their prime focus. Their work led to most of them being summoned by Sen Joseph McCarthy during the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings in the 1950's. Truth..you see..is very scary to some people and artists who are brave enough to tell the truth were considered Un-American and dangerous. SCTC is honored to bring the work of Clifford Odets and the Group Theatre to you in Waterfront South where we shine a bright light through the darkness of our own troubled city every day. The spirit of the Group Theatre is alive here..and I welcome you to join us. We will continue to bring you work you can't see anywhere else in the hope that you will help rebuild our new truth in Camden. Come with us on our journey.
