Lumen Repertory Theatre is thrilled to welcome David Alford, a distinguished visiting guest artist, to Jacksonville for this production. Alford, an accomplished actor and director known for his role as Bucky Dawes on the ABC/CMT/Lionsgate series Nashville, brings a wealth of experience to this bold presentation. His extensive career includes notable screen credits such as The Blacklist (NBC), The Good Fight (CBS/Paramount), The Last Castle (Dreamworks) and a standout performance in Manhattan Theatre Club's Tony Award-winning revival of The Little Foxes.

The American Dream is directed by David Alford* with Josh Andrews as Assistant Director and Kate McManus as Stage Manager. The cast includes Valerie Anthony, Sam Cobean, Jackson Gloumeau, Katie Johnston, and Jen Mercer. This dark comedy satirizes the American Dream and explores the disillusionment lurking beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect life.

The Zoo Story is co-directed by David Alford* and Brian Niece, with Josh Andrews as Stage Manager. Featuring performances by David Alford* and Brian Niece*, this intense play examines human connection and isolation through a chance encounter in Central Park, delving into themes of loneliness, social alienation, and the struggle for dominance.

Both plays promise to deliver an unforgettable theatrical experience, challenging societal norms, evoking laughter, and provoking deep reflection on the human condition.