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Tickets for our Mainstage Production of 'The Weir' by Conor McPherson are now on sale! April 10, 11 & 12, 2026 @ The Cambridge Foundry. See you there!
The Weir
The Weir
Directed by Jill Tokac
Directed by Jill Tokac
The Here Comes Everybody Players present Conor McPherson's 'The Weir', a harrowing series of ghost stories set in a traditional Irish Bar.
After a few drinks at the local bar, a group of locals reveal stories with a supernatural slant related to their own experiences or those of others in the area in an attempt to impress Valerie, a young woman from Dublin who recently moved into one such haunted residence. The stories are reminiscent of the popular preoccupations of Irish folklore: ghosts, fairies and mysterious happenings. After most of the men have shared a story, Valerie turns the tables with her own chilling story, which just so happens to be the reason she left Dublin.
This is HCE Players first fully-staged production in a long while! In an effort to "revive" HCE, we are so excited to present this haunting play by one of Ireland's best playwrights at The Foundry in Cambridge. We hope this story, this cast, and this "revived" version of HCE endears you to stick around, our next season will be just as exciting!
RUN TIME: 110 MINUTES
THIS SHOW WILL HAVE NO INTERMISSION
CONTENT WARNINGS: The Weir contains adult themes and adult language. It is not suitable for young children. Viewer discretion is advised.
Cast
Cast
Derry Woodhouse
(JACK)
Derry Woodhouse
(JACK)
Jack, is a native of Limerick Ireland and has enjoyed working on both sides of the Atlantic. He has worked extensively in the Boston area and is delighted to be back working at the foundry. A big fan of Conor McPherson having previously performed the role of Jim at Gloucester Stage, John in Shining City at Hudson Stage, New York and Mr Lockhart in Speakeasy Stage production of The Seafarer.
BRADLEY BELANGER (BRENDAN)
BRADLEY BELANGER (BRENDAN)
Bradley is a local actor and dog dad. He is excited to make his debut with HCE as Brendan in the Weir. Recently he played Unknown Male in Is This A Room at the Apollinaire Theatre, and The Shark in Swimming in the Shallows at the Footlight Club. You may find him acting a fool for the general public in your neighborhood.
Matty Finn
Matty Finn
(Jim)
(Jim)
Matty (he/him) is thrilled to be working with HCE in The Weir! Matty was most recently seen in Young Frankenstein with Riverside Theatre Works, The Prom at The Footlight Club and February House with The Treehouse Collective and has performed at many theatres in the greater Boston area over the past 20 years. Matty currently works in faculty affairs at Emerson College where he enjoys working with a vibrant and creative community. Special thanks to his family and friends for their unwavering support - and to his loving partner Brian for always being his biggest cheerleader.
Noah Braunstein
Noah Braunstein
(Finbar)
(Finbar)
Noah is a Boston-based actor and is excited to make his HCE debut in The Weir! Regional: The Moderate (Central Square Theater); Beyond Boundaries, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Boston Theater Company); A Christmas Carol, The Witchcraft and Ghost Experience, The Lost Museum (Gallows Hill Theatre); Piggy Wants To Fly (Providence Fringe); The Suppliant Women (Apollinaire Theater Company). TV: “The Pats” (Pretty Awesome, McGovern Automotive Group). Up next: 1774: A Stake in the Ground (Plays in Place); rDNA Theater Project (Central Square Theater, City of Cambridge). BS Theatre, Northeastern University. @noah.braunstein, www.noahbraunstein.com.
Julia Hertzberg
Julia Hertzberg
(Valerie)
(Valerie)
Julia (she/her) has loved exploring the world of The Weir with Here Comes Everybody! Recent credits include An Irish Carol (Greater Boston Stage Company), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Lanes Coven Theatre Company), and The Taming of the Shrew (Actors’ Shakespeare Project). She is also proud to perform interactive history plays for the students of Greater Boston with Theatre Espresso. juliahertzberg.com.
Production Team
Production Team
Director & Producer: Jill Tokac
Stage Manager: Carlisle Robbins
Production Support: Lizzy Pease, Alana Corrigan, HCE Players Board
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