It’s All Her Fault: American Premiere at Gene Frankel Theatre at Gene Frankel Theatre – New York, NY

How far would you go to reach your child?

You knock. He says he's fine. The door stays shut, and the only light under it comes from a screen.

It's All Her Fault · American premiere · November 4–21
Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond Street, NYC
By Andrei Ivanov · Translated, adapted and directed by Eduard Tolokonnikov
About 80 minutes, no intermission

Since his father died, Cody has barely said a word to his mother. He lives online now, under a name she doesn't know, talking to people she has never met. Tammy has tried everything. Nothing she says gets through. So she tries something she can never take back.

If you were ever the one behind the door, you already know half of this story.

It's All Her Fault is a psychological drama about grief, loneliness, and how far a parent will go to reach a child. Where it ends, we'll leave for the theater.

Close enough to see their hands shake

The Gene Frankel Theatre has 74 seats, so even the back row is a few steps from the stage. The play runs for 16 performances, and then it closes.

On stage

Lisa Birnbaum as Tammy, the mother. Lisa is a versatile stage and television actress holding an MFA from the Yale School of Drama. Her Off-Broadway and prominent regional theatre credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (PlayMakers Rep), Sense and Sensibility (American Repertory Theater / Portland Center Stage), F#%king Up Everything, Abraham Lincoln’s Big! Gay Dance Party, and Lizzie Borden. On television, she has appeared in Law & Order, Guiding Light, and Deception.

Keegan Gulledge as Cody, the son. Keegan is a New York-based actor and vocalist. After beginning his career in regional theatre, he starred as Ralphie in the national Broadway tour of A Christmas Story. His stage credits include The Wizard of Oz, Frozen, and Happy Days the Musical (Plaza Regional Theater Company). In addition to theatre, Keegan actively works across film, commercial campaigns (SimpliSafe, Cook Children’s), and voiceover projects.

Irina Liss as Toffee. Irina is an NYC-based actress, writer, and translator (American Academy of Dramatic Arts, ’25). Recent stage credits include Mayonnaise Rizadas (La MaMa) and The Suitors of Helen (New York Drama Department). Her film work includes Night on Long Island (2026) and The City of Magic (2026). She is currently adapting Chekhov’s Three Sisters.

Teddy Fischer as the Tower Raven. Teddy is an actor and stand-up comedian based in Brooklyn, NY. He holds a BA in Drama and English Literature from Kenyon College. His theatre credits include Mary, Wake Up! (ISLE Theater Company), New Oleanna, and Three Sisters (Columbia University / Chain Theatre). Outside of narrative theatre, Teddy performs daily stand-up comedy across New York City and tours with the improv ensemble CRUD!.

A new English adaptation of Andrei Ivanov's Russian play «Это всё она».

Tickets

• General admission, $55. Doors open before the show and you pick your seat.
• VIP, $70. One of 10 reserved seats in the best part of the house, plus a secret gift to take home.
• Dress rehearsal, Wednesday, November 4: $35 general admission, $55 VIP.
• Preview, Thursday, November 5: $45 general admission, $60 VIP.
• Opening night, Friday, November 6: $55 general admission, $70 VIP.

Prices are before the Eventbrite fee. Saturdays have two shows, at 2 PM and 7 PM.