Actor Andrew Scott will reprise his role in the one-man play 'Sea Wall' for a limited theatrical run that will be captured as a feature film.
Key facts
- •The production will consist of 19 performances at Studio Seaview in New York.
- •The film will capture backstage footage and audience reactions alongside the performance.
- •Simon Stephens wrote the monologue specifically for Andrew Scott in 2008.
- •Tina Satter, known for 'Is This a Room', is directing both the stage revival and the film.
- •The play follows the character Alex, a photographer dealing with a life-changing seaside accident.
Andrew Scott is set to return to the stage for a limited 19-performance run of the play 'Sea Wall' at New York's Studio Seaview. The production, which runs from October 16 through October 30, will be filmed to create a feature-length adaptation. Directed by Tina Satter, the project aims to document the entire theatrical experience, including backstage activity and audience participation.
By the numbers
Play Origins and Production
Written by Simon Stephens, 'Sea Wall' is a 50-minute monologue originally commissioned in 2008 for London's Bush Theatre. The story centers on Alex, a photographer and young father whose life is suddenly altered by an unexpected accident. Scott, who has performed the role in previous productions in London and Edinburgh, will be joined by a creative team including lighting designer Isabella Byrd and sound designer Ben Williams.
Film Concept and Creative Team
The upcoming feature film is described as a project about the creation of theater, incorporating the audience as an essential element of the production. Paul Yee will serve as director of photography, with Parker Lutz advising on production design. The stage production is produced by a group including Seaview, Spencer Ross, Steven Demmler, Linden Productions, Both/And Productions, and Pam Hurst-Della Pietra & Stephen Della Pietra, with executive production by Wessex Grove and ATG Productions.
Timeline
- 2008Simon Stephens is commissioned to write the play for London's Bush Theatre.
- 2012A filmed version of the play featuring Andrew Scott is released.
- October 16–30The limited run of the play takes place at Studio Seaview.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Hollywood Reporter, Variety.
