Dog Day Afternoon
About This Event
At the August Wilson Theatre, Dog Day Afternoon brings together a company whose careers move between New York stages and prominent screen roles: Ebon Moss‑Bachrach (The Bear), Jessica Hecht (Emmy‑nominated), John Ortiz (LAByrinth co‑founder, Independent Spirit recognition), Jon Bernthal (The Walking Dead, The Punisher), Michael Kostroff (The Wire) and Spencer Garrett. Their acting favors plainspoken precision, restraint and close listening, qualities that shape the production’s ensemble-driven approach.
About the Artists
Jon Bernthal
Jon Bernthal is an American actor whose work moves between screen visibility and New York stages, including appearances at the August Wilson Theatre. He first drew wide attention on AMC’s *The Walking Dead*, then became closely identified with Marvel’s Frank Castle, leading *The Punisher* and later returning in *Daredevil: Born Again* and the special *The Punisher: One Last Kill*, which he also co-wrote.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Ebon Moss-Bachrach is an American actor whose work moves between New York stages and screen roles. He is widely recognized for playing Richie Jerimovich, the restaurant manager on the series *The Bear*, a performance that has earned major television awards attention.
Spencer Garrett
Spencer Garrett is a stage actor whose work sits in the New York theater ecosystem, including appearances at the August Wilson Theatre. In productions such as *Dog Day Afternoon*, he has shared the stage with actors like Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Jessica Hecht, Michael Kostroff, and John Ortiz.
Jessica Hecht
Jessica Hecht is an American actor whose work moves between Broadway and on-camera roles, with a steady connection to New York stages. On television she is known for parts on *Breaking Bad*, *Friends*, *The Boys*, and *Special*, where her performance earned an Emmy nomination.
Michael Kostroff
Michael Kostroff is an American actor known to many viewers from HBO’s *The Wire*, where he played defense attorney Maurice Levy across the series’ run. His work moves between screen and stage, with a continued presence in New York City theater.
John Ortiz
John Ortiz is an American actor whose work moves between New York stages and film and television. He is a co-founder and artistic director of the LAByrinth Theater Company, a background that informs his ensemble-minded approach.