Leigh Flayton, otherwise known as the Farm’s great friend Boo, had a triumphant day May 5, 2015: Cherry Lane Theatre in the West Village hosted a live reading of her play, “The Generator.”
Alex Hare directed, and the cast included Michael T. Weiss, Margot White, Anney Giobbe, Simonne Hurse, Lauren Elder, Blair Ross.
The play, based on true events (but fictionalized, I can promise you!) is set on a front porch during Hurricane Irene. (Hmmm!)
The Cherry Lane Theatre included it as part of the “Tongues” series of readings.
The play was described as such:
Based on true events surrounding 2011’s Hurricane Irene, The Generator tackles a phenomenon covered recently by the media: “neighbor wars,” or unexpectedly violent conflicts arising from seemingly minor sources such as noisy leaf-blowers or power generators. The play addresses the current polarized social and political climate in America, which prompts the question: are we in this together, or is it every man for himself?
About 45 to 50 people — some friends and family, others just because! — attended. 
I didn’t take a photo of the actors or the stage, but after the performance, Simonne Hurse,, who played Tina, Tweeted about the reading:
Just had the great pleasure of participating in 1st reading of @LeighFlayton‘s new play at the Cherry Lane Theater. Bloody ripper! #Aussie
— Sim (@sim_paris) May 5, 2015
After the play, actors and audience milling about:
And afterward, a celebratory toast to the playwright. (We stayed for dinner, too: See our post on Commerce, West Village.)
Congratulations!
