“UNFORGETTABLE”

“MARVELOUS”

“A MUST SEE”

-Todd Perley Out All Day NOLA

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“Director Jaclyn BethanY wisely trusts the strong cast to deliver the goods”

-Brad Rhines, Times Picayune

In January 2025, The Fire Weeds produced a sold out, critically lauded extended run of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at Big Couch New Orleans — 1045 Desire Street

REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS

“A Must See. Marvelous. Unforgettable. All four actors hold their own with the tricky material. Lin Gathright manages to coax out the subtle, fragile pathos of braying, brazen brutal Martha beyond even Elizabeth Taylor’s Oscar winning performance. I’ve never had so much sympathy for Martha as in this production.” - Todd Perley, Out All Day NOLA

“The Fire Weeds production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Is brilliantly performed and directed. A searingly memorable experience that would make Albee proud. Not even a month into the year, I think it is safe to say that these performances, particularly Gathright’s and Bethany’s will be regarded as some of the strongest of the year.” - Alex Kennon Shannon, 64 Parishes

“Directed by Jaclyn Bethany, this revival lens itself into the raw intensity of the material, delivering an unflinching and deeply human production. The most striking things of this production is its fresh perspective as a female-led company, the team brings a subtle yet impactful lens to the story, emphasizing the emotional toll of gender roles and societal expectations of women. The Fire Weeds breathes new life into Albee’s work, resonating with a modern audience while showcasing the company’s ability to tackle iconic material with reverence and fresh insight.” -Tara Bennett, Broadway World

“Bethany’s Honey has a vulnerable demeanor which conceals a painful past, adding another layer of tension to the unfolding chaos.” - Tara Bennett, Broadway World

The Fire Weeds is sponsored by Fractured Atlas. You can make a donation by visiting our page here. All donations go directly to supporting our work. Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is sponsored by a generous grant from the New Orleans Theatre Association. Production Images by Craig Mulcahy

Cast features Lin Gathright, Casey Groves, Logan Macrae, and Jaclyn Bethany

Directed by Jaclyn Bethany, Assistant Director Hanna Hall

Produced by The Fire Weeds

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“Jaclyn Bethany gives unexpectedly sharp comic timing to her rendition of the pathos riddled Honey, stealing a good few scenes with this often more passive role.” - Holly Devon, Antigravity Magazine

“Logan Macrae stands out for his swaggering approach to Nick. This Nick refuses to get steam rolled by George and Martha’s tough talk.” - Brad Rhines, Times Picayune

“You could argue the success of the play comes down to Martha, George is indispensable, but subtle- and in this production you know you’re safe from the moment Martha, played by Lin Gathright, enters stage right, slurring her first declaration of the night “What a dump!” Gathright brays, and there’s Martha: acerbic, coquettish, vulgar and hilarious, with all the charisma required to make us believe her guests, played by Jaclyn Bethany and Logan Macrae, wouldn’t immediately run.” - Holly Devon, Antigravity Magazine

“As George, Casey Groves is a commendable sparring partner to Martha, giving as good as he gets. Groves capably embodies the character’s duality, shifting easily from the put-upon sad sack of a spouse to the cutting and cruel combatant opposite of Martha.” -Brad Rhines, Times Picayune