The Fear of 13
About This Event
At the James Earl Jones Theatre Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson appear in The Fear of 13; Brody portrays Nick Yarris as he recounts a decades-long journey through the legal system and death row. Brody’s restraint and attention to detail suit the material’s testimonial demands, while Thompson’s precision and attentive listening supports a production focused on intimate testimony.
About the Artists
Adrien Brody
Adrien Brody is an American actor and visual artist whose career moves between independent cinema, studio films, and the stage. He has been recognized across film and theater awards, with credits that include major screen roles and work that has drawn notice in London as well as the U.
Tessa Thompson
Tessa Thompson is an American actor whose work moves between independent film, large-scale screen projects, and the stage. In New York City, she is associated with Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre, where her orbit includes collaborators such as Adrien Brody around productions like *The Fear of 13*.