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| Directed by Karen Scheeland |
| January 10 - January 25, 2003 |
"Why do my dreams, my wants - which should be the best part of me - constantly humiliate me?"
John Guare
John Guare’s The House of Blue Leaves is his most popular and arguably most important play. It is based on the Pope’s visit to New York City on October 4, 1965.
The story focuses on one man’s desire for success as a big-time songwriter, which clashes with his demanding, middle-class family life. Some reviewers did not know what to make of the play’s mix of black comedy, farce, realistic drama, and social commentary. The critics that praised The House of Blue Leaves appreciated Guare’s treatment of ideas. They also lauded the manner in which he depicted the dark underside of the American dream, especially his emphasis on the destructive nature of the media on people’s dreams and personal lives. Several critics noted the skillful manner in which Guare portrayed the quest for personal success as defined by a shallow value system.
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Cast List |
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Production Staff |
Artie Shaughnessy |
Chris Hansen |
Voice of Dynamo Dan |
Denny Guehler |
Ronnie Shaughnessy |
Nick Poublon |
Bunny Flingus |
Emily Gilbert |
Bananas Shaughnessy |
Kim Donahey |
Corrinna Stroller |
Maria Zink |
Head Nun |
Stephanie Merrow |
Second Nun |
Erika Johnson |
Little Nun |
Katie McClatchey |
M.P. |
John Younkin |
Man in White |
Ryan Stoller |
Voice of Pope Paul VI |
Maurizio Paparo |
Billy Einhorn |
Mark Loigman |
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Director |
Karen Scheeland |
Assistant Director |
Sarah Furtick |
Stage Manager |
Sheila Richards |
Set Design |
J Thibeau |
Set Construction |
Carl Keller
Bill Dingle
Ron Skoty |
Set Dresser |
Vern Haffner |
Set Painting |
Ryan Stollar
Jim Cahill
Chuck Adams
Vern Haffner |
Special Effects |
George Rode |
Lighting Design |
Richard Scheeland |
Light Operator |
Brett Gorham |
Sound Design |
Sharon Wetterling |
Sound Operator |
Aimee Walraven |
Costumer |
Bill DeWein |
Makeup and Hair |
Claudia Liontos
Dick Schrum |
Properties |
Jana Rygas
Jeffery Flowers |
Miliary Police Advisor |
Mark Flowers |
Technical Director |
Marc Shapiro |
Production Manager |
David Sherman |
Publicity and Programs |
Scott Barkhurst
Twilo Scofield |
Production Photography |
Cliff Coles |
Usher Coordinators |
Peg Major
Cliff Coles |
Box Office Manager |
Judi Johnson |
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