In the Dowling Theater | Dowling seating chart

Starting simply during a quiet afternoon in a humble living room, an intriguing interwoven tale emerges from a moment of terrible loss that reaches beyond time. Testing the limits of fate and redemption, these very human characters struggle to overcome their shared dark history. This is a world premiere written by George Brant, an award-winning playwright whose plays have been described as “nearly flawless” by the New York Times and “striking” by the Times of London.

Runtime: 90 minutes with no intermission

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The Mourners' Bench is a part of Three by Three in Rep.
Trinity Rep renews its commitment to presenting bold new work with a trio of world premieres from cutting-edge American playwrights. This unique event will take over the intimate Dowling stage from February-May to present three unflinching tales of family life. Subscribers can experience all three plays on their chosen night, in any order. See all three plays for less than $80 - Call 401-351-4242 for more details!

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We gratefully acknowledge the support of Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Sharpe, Jr. and the Sharpe Family Foundation for their ongoing support of Trinity Rep’s new play development process.