NEW YORK—“Two is stronger than one” is a phrase repeated more than once in John Patrick Shanley’s new play “Brooklyn Laundry,” having its world premiere at the Manhattan Theatre Club. However, this premise only holds true if the two people in question are willing to move in the same direction.
The story begins in said laundry (kudos to Santo Loquasto for his very realistic set), where the only things missing are the odors of detergent, bleach, and fabric softener. The drop-off laundry is run by Owen (David Zayas), a laid-back sort who, as we find out, was able to quit his job in the corporate world and become his own boss. But the exact circumstances of how Owen got to where he is today isn’t a path everyone should follow: It involved an accident, two lawsuits, and had other far more personal repercussions.
