Background of colors (green, purple, yellow and orange), Hollywood inside a film strip. A woman seated on brown suitcase, TBTB logo and company name on it. She’s looking into the distance. QR code in white font “Accessible Playbill is Above.”

Neil Simon’s I Ought To Be In Pictures - 2024

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Herb Tucker, a struggling, middle-aged screenwriter with writer’s block, receives an unexpected surprise, when his daughter, Libby, whom he abandoned along with the rest of his Brooklyn family 16 years earlier, arrives at his West Hollywood home with aspirations of breaking into the movie business. Libby, who barely remembers her father, not only forces Herb to reexamine the responsibilities of parenthood, but also makes him come to terms with his on-again/off-again relationship with his current girlfriend, Steffy.

This show ran from April 20 - May 25 2024 at Theatre Row, NYC in Theatre 5.

Please check out the pictures and reviews from this show below.

Two actors on a green couch. Man 40s-50s, white skin, dark grey short hair, mustache and beard, blue plaid pajamas and a white robe; he hugs a woman 20s-30s, olive skin, dark curly shoulders’ length hair, has a white t-shirt, black jeans and a belt.
Two women are laughing. One is in a wheelchair, mid-20s, curly brown hair, olive skin, wears a green blouse, denim shorts and high knee white socks. The other stands, red hair in an updo, white skin, wears a blouse with flowers and blue jeans.
Two actors by a desk read a brochure. Man 40s-50s, white skin, dark grey short hair, mustache, beard, white top, he is seated. Woman red hair in an updo, white skin, blouse with flowers, leather handbag, she is reading above his shoulder.

Reviews

A Groundbreaking Theater revival! — ArtistWeekly.com

A funny and touching comedy, hitting all the right notes with a cast that

fits together seamlessly. — Dennis W. Front Mezz Junkies

We see some real chemistry between Thorn and Gomez in a riveting shouting match.

The cast does a great job.

Simon’s usual wit is on display, and the cast knows how to deliver — Theatermania

Makenzie Morgan Gomez, brings a dynamic, sunny presence to her off-Broadway debut.

Simon devotees will find considerable charm in this production — The Sun

Keep Scrolling For More About The Cast & Crew

Starring:

Makenzie Morgan Gomez (Libby)

Pamela Sabaugh (Steffy)

Chris Thorn (Herb)

Written by Neil Simon

Directed by Nicholas Viselli

Stage Manager: Christine Catti

Set and Lighting Design by Bert Scott

Costume Design by Olivia Magaraci

Sound Design by Eric Nightengale

Props Design by Paul Birtwistle

Projection Design by Samuel Biondolillo & Bert Scott

Assistant Stage Manager: Julianne Menassian

Co-Production Managers: Eric Nightengale & Noah Glaister

Poster Art & Graphic Design: Paul Gaschler

Press Representative: JT-PR, Joe Trentacosta

Casting Director: Andrea Zee, Zee Casting

General Manager: Steve Asher

We had a Special Mask Required Performance on May 8th, 2024 for people who need this for accommodation.

Meet the Cast:

(Click or tab on the headshots below to learn more about the actors!)

A woman, Mexican-American, 20s-30s, brown curly hair, brown eyes, she wears a grey sweater. She’s smiling.
A woman, 40s-50s. Straight red hair shoulder length, white skin, wears a red jacket.

MAKENZIE MORGAN GOMEZ (Libby)

PAMELA SABAUGH (Steffy)

A man 40s-50s, white skin, dark grey short hair, mustache and beard. Wears a navy shirt with long sleeves, crosses one arm on his chest.

CHRIS THORN (Herb)

Neil Simon’s I Ought To Be In Pictures Trailer - 2024