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The Fear of 13 on Broadway: Adrien Brody, Tessa Thompson, and a Story of Wrongful Conviction
In this episode of Half Hour, we take a deeper dive into the Broadway production of The Fear of 13 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, written by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by David Cromer. We break down how the original documentary has been reshaped into a theatrical experience, and what is gained when Nick Yarris’s story of wrongful conviction and years on death row is told live onstage. We talk through Adrien Brody’s performance as Nick and Tessa Thompson’s work as Jacki, along with contributions from Ephraim Sykes and the ensemble, and how their choices shape the evening’s emotional…
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