Manhattan Theatre Club

Winner Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play, Nominated Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play & Outstanding Set Design

Scenic Design by Donyale Werle

Costume Design by Anita Yavich

Lighting Design by Phillip Rosenberg

Sound Design by Darron L. West

“Benjamin keeps things bubbling nicely, with matters growing funnier rather than the opposite. She is abetted by director Marc Bruni, who keeps serving up jokes and sight gags. Bruni…has devised a brandy-delivery system of increasing complexity that received well-earned cheers at the performance attended. For those who appreciate the finer things, though, Nell Benjamin’s Explorers Club is deliciously daffy and downright dandy.” - Huffington Post

“In her hijinks-happy cocktail, "The Explorers Club," Nell Benjamin follows this recipe: To a starchy bunch of science geeks bemoaning the worst barkeep in London, add a plucky adventurer and her discovery, a trouble-making tribesman. Then shake, stir, serve in an eye-catching vessel and brace for laughter. Credit Mark Bruni's assured direction, a bit of impressive physical comedy that gets a workout in the second act, and an ace ensemble led by Westfeldt.” - Daily News

“Helmer Marc Bruni mows down these poseurs with a sterling cast of thespians who can deliver an idiotic line with an elegant sneer and perfect enunciation.” - Variety

“…an ace cast hell-bent on ham. As a sweet summer concoction, this one goes down easy and gets you happy.” - Time Out New York

“The director, Marc Bruni, has assembled an accomplished cast!” - The New York Times