Unveiling The Jag: A Play that Explores Americans' Complex Relationship with Money

Have you ever looked at a symbol and wondered what stories lie beneath? Robin Schavoir’s play, The Jag, now gracing the Brooklyn Center for Theatre Research, leads us down a path filled with intrigue and reflection. At the core of this production is an imaginary sports car that guides us through the tangled economies of envy, desire, and connection.

A Symbolic Vortex of Desire

In The Jag, the eponymous luxury vehicle doesn’t just represent wealth; it’s a vortex of desires that captures the characters it circles around. The stage is set for intense dynamics between Tyler, a struggling screenwriter, played by Gilles Geary, Brian, an art collector whose affluence doesn’t translate to happiness as portrayed by Mickey Solis, and Cori, a nursing student caught between ambition and ethical dilemmas, beautifully enacted by Giovanna Drummond.

Behind the Scenes with the Creators

Director Paul Felten adds layers to Schavoir’s script by crafting a compelling narrative that is “really sharp on the neurotic relationships that Americans have with money,” as they describe it. This play peels back the layers of how financial fears and desires are draped across the daily lives of ordinary individuals.

Drama Looming over the Catskills

Set amidst the Catskills, the story unfolds with the indelible voice of a character heard only through emails, the narrative evolving like a psychological seesaw. It illustrates how sometimes the allure of success—and the car that symbolizes it—can turn into shackles, or even, a mirage.

Catching Cultural Reflections

According to IMDb, the play frames contemporary financial anxieties, presenting them as familiar, yet uniquely disturbing. Here, the car is not just steel and paint but an embodiment of the American dream’s dual nature—a dream and a nightmare in equal measure.

Beyond the Drama

The subtleties of this performance catch the audience by the heart, forcing them to reassess their own relationship with wealth and societal status. Through this lens, The Jag is not merely a play—it is an introspective journey, reflecting the current cultural tides that engulf our lives today.

Step into this world, and you won’t just witness a play; you’ll engage in a piece of art that resonates deeply with the truths of modern life. Join the journey, and uncover what lies beneath the sleek surface of The Jag.