In a Roundabout Way at Factors to Consider When Starting a Business

Written and directed by Kim Sykes, the play delves into the tumultuous relationship between the widowed Mary Lincoln, played by Tony nominated actress, Veanne Cox and her former seamstress, Elizabeth Keckley, played by the talented Lisa Arrindell. A decade after the Civil War the two women meet again, where long-held grievances resurface, exposing the deep-seated trauma they both carry. Their struggles with grief and addiction further complicates their attempt to reconcile, raising questions about the meaning of friendship and freedom. IN A ROUNDABOUT WAY offers a poignant look at the personal cost of war and the challenges of navigating complex relationships. Starring Tony Nominee Veanne Cox & Lisa Arrindell. Co-starring Richard Phillips, Megan Augustine, and Jake O'Flaherty. 

Kim Sykes has been awarded a Support for Artists grant from the New York State Council on the Arts. (NYSCA)