Blinded by jealousy and rage, Jake believes he may have murdered his wife. While Jake seeks refuge in the home of his unstable mother, his brother Frankie goes to investigate and soon finds himself caught in the confusing currents of revenge and longing. A LIE OF THE MIND, noted by Shepard as "a love ballad, a little legend about love", depicts two families shaken by sudden violence. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play in 1986.

About New Group Artist Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke's first association with the company was as an actor in The New Group's acclaimed production of HurlyBurly (2005). In 2007, Hawke made his directorial debut with The New Group's production of Jonathan Marc Sherman's Things We Want. Hawke was the 2008-2009 recipient of the Michael Mendelson Award for Outstanding Commitment to Theater and is a member of The New Group Board of Directors.


Click here to read Musings on A LIE OF THE MIND by New Group guest commentator Phillip Freeman, MD