Join director and actress Dorothy Lyman for a one-​night-only presentation of her film THE NORTHERN ​KINGDOM with a post-film Q&A!

In THE NORTHERN KINGDOM, the joys and sorrows ​of three emotionally complex families in rural ​Vermont play out beneath the glow of a meteor ​shower in this character-driven drama from ​filmmaker Dorothy Lyman, who also co-stars.

Dorothy Lyman is a two-time Emmy© Award-winner for her work as Opal Gardner on “All ​My Children” and is widely known for her co-starring role on “Mama’s Family,” alongside ​Vicki Lawrence and Carol Burnett. In addition to her numerous film and television ​appearances, Ms. Lyman also directed 75 episodes of Fran Drescher’s sitcom “The Nanny.” ​Her plays Enemy (an adaptation of Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People), A Rage in Tenure ​and Soft Landing (directed by John Tillinger), were all developed and produced by Players ​Workshop in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. In The Bleak Midwinter was produced in ​New York City and Westchester in 2019. We Have To Hurry, starring Elliott Gould, ​Kathleen Chalfant, and Alfred Molina was produced on ZOOM during the pandemic. Ms. ​Lyman’s directing career began in 1980 when she produced and directed the original off-​Broadway production of A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking. Ms. Lyman’s one ​person play Violet And Me: A Mama-logue premiered in August 2023 at the Edinburg ​Fringe Festival. Her first one person play, My Kitchen Wars, adapted from the book by ​Betty Fussell, was produced in New York City and Los Angeles.

We are pleased to announce the Q&A will be moderated by ​Sebastian Tillinger, a multi-talented individual with a rich ​background in both acting and the arts. His work in film, ​television, and commercials, along with his endeavors as a ​fine artist and writer, showcase a diverse and creative ​career. His involvement in projects like “Wolf of Wall ​Street” and “Huff,” as well as his experience in ​commercials, especially one directed by Sidney Pollock, ​highlights his broad range of skills in the entertainment ​industry. Sebastian Tillinger’s artistic presence in both ​Los Angeles and and Connecticut, along with his upcoming ​book, indicates he is making significant strides in both the ​visual and literary arts. The 2025 release of his book is ​sure to be a significant milestone.