Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Tennessee Williams’
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

The Wells Theatre
Norfolk, VA

September 2022

Directed by Khanisha Foster
Scenic Design by Josafath Reynoso
Costume Design by Bryce Turgeon
Lighting Design by David Castaneda
Sound Design by Steven Allegretto 
Stage Manager: Charles Bayang

Produced by Virginia Stage Company

Photo Credit: Jeremy Bates

Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” is a Southern Gothic drama that unravels the complexities and tensions within the Pollitt family. Set in a Mississippi plantation home, the play primarily focuses on the strained relationship between Brick, a former athlete grappling with his sexuality and a recent tragedy, and his wife, Maggie. The family patriarch, Big Daddy, is facing a terminal illness, and the impending inheritance discussions bring long-suppressed truths and secrets to the surface. As the characters confront their desires, lies, and societal expectations, Williams skillfully weaves a narrative of love, mendacity, and the struggle for personal authenticity, creating a powerful exploration of the human condition against the backdrop of a decaying Southern aristocracy.

Photo Credit: Josafath Reynoso