James “Dead” at the American Irish Historical Society

Dot Dot Productions, in conjunction with the American Irish Historical Society, presents Irish Repertory Theatre’s production of James Joyce’s “The Dead” this holiday season.

Adapted from James Joyce’s novella “The Dead, 1904”Adapted by Paul Muldoon and Jean Hanff Korelitz and directed by Ciarán O’Reilly, the film will be performed at the American Irish History Society on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. This Gilded Age mansion provides a gorgeous backdrop for this holiday favorite.

James Joyce’s novella “Dead”, It describes a holiday gathering, the Feast of the Epiphany, on January 6, 1904, at the Dublin home of two older sisters, Kate and Julia Morkan, and their niece, Mary Jane. At the party are students, friends, a famous tenor, a lost alcoholic, and the couple Gabriel and Gretta Conroy.

There are conversations, music, dancing and food throughout the evening. There are conversations and disagreements – polite or rude – and when it’s all over Gabriel learns something about his wife that changes his perception of who she is and who they are to each other, what it really means to be alive and what it really means to be dead. .

This exquisite reimagining of James Joyce’s haunting tale was New York’s most sought-after theater event of 2016 and 2017 holiday seasons. American Irish Historical Society He enjoys the opportunity to host his guests again or for the first time.

“The Dead, 1904” will be in theaters from Wednesday, November 20, 2024 until Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Tickets can be purchased from the Irish Repertory Theater here.

American Irish Historical Society

The American Irish Historical Society (AIHS) in New York City is an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of the Irish in America.

Founded in 1897, it serves as a cultural and historical repository offering resources, exhibits, and events highlighting the contributions of Irish Americans to the United States.

For more information about AIHS and its upcoming events, visit: AIHSNY.org.