| Production History |
2012/13 SeasonHands on a HardbodyWorld Premiere Musical Written by Doug WrightLyrics by Amanda Green Music by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green Directed by Neil Pepe Musical Staging by Benjamin Millepied Music Direction by Zachary Dietz Scenic Design by Christine Jones Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by Kevin Adams Sound Design by Steve Canyon Kennedy Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman With Keith Carradine, Allison Case, Hunter Foster, Jay Armstrong Johnson, David Larsen, Jacob Ming Trent, Kathleen Elizabeth Monteleone, Mary Gordon Murray, Jim Newman, Connie Ray, Jon Rua, Keala Settle, Dale Soules, Scott Wakefiled and William Youmans. Performance Dates: April 27 – June 17, 2012, Mandell Weiss Theatre Blood and GiftsWritten by J.T. RogersDirected by Lucie Tiberghien Scenic Design by Kris Stone Costume Design by Charlotte Devaux Shields Lighting Design by Matt Richards Sound Design by Shahrokh Yadegari Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman With Amir Arison, Kelly AuCoin, Ngozi Anyanwu, Benjamin Burdick, Danvir Singh Grewal, Sarah Halford, Regan Linton, Donald Sage MacKay, Scott Patteson, Daniel Pearce, Triney Sandoval, Babak Tafti, Geoffrey Wade, Maurice Williams and Touheed Yousef. Performance Dates: June 12 – July 8, 2012, Mandell Weiss Forum The NightingaleA Page To Stage Musical Written by Steven SaterMusic by Duncan Sheik Lyrics by Steven Sater Directed by Moisés Kaufman Choreography by Dan Knechtges Music Direction by Lon Hoyt Scenic Design by Derek McLane Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by David Lander Sound Design by Cricket S. Myers Puppet Design by Chris Green Dramaturgy by Gabriel Greene With Nikki Castillo, Eisa Davis, Matthew Patrick Davis, Chelsea Diggs-Smith Kimiko Glenn, Steve Gunderson, Jonathan Hammond, Zach Martens, Corbin Reid, Aaron Serotsky, Bobby Steggart and Charlayne Woodard. Performance Dates: July 10 – August 5, 2012, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre An IliadA co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre Written by Denis O’Hare and Lisa PetersonBased on Homer’s The Iliad, translated by Robert Fagles Directed by Lisa Peterson Set Design by Rachel Hauck Costume Design by Marina Draghici Lighting Design by Scott Zielinski Music and Sound Design by Mark Bennett With Henry Woronicz and Brian Ellingsen Performance Dates: August 11 - September 9, 2012, Mandell Weiss Forum Glengarry Glen RossWritten by David MametDirected by Christopher Ashley Set Design by Todd Rosenthal Costume Design by Toni Leslie James Lighting Design by David Lander Sound Design by David Corsello Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman With Peter Maloney, Jeff Marlow, Matt MacNelly, Manu Narayan, James Sutorius, Ray Anthony Thomas and Johnny Wu Performance Dates: September 18 – October 21, 2012, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Yoshimi Battles the Pink RobotsA World Premiere Story by Wayne Coyne and Des McAnuffMusic and Lyrics by The Flaming Lips Directed by Des McAnuff Musical Supervision by Ron Melrose Choreography by Bradley Rapier Scenic Design by Robert Brill Costume Design by Paul Tazewell Lighting Design by Michael Walton Sound Design by Steve Canyon Kennedy Projection Design by Sean Nieuwehnhuis Puppet Design by Bail Twist Fight Direction by Steve Rankin Dramaturgy by Gabriel Greene With Mary Antonini, Michael Balderrama, Richard Bulda, Emmanuel Brown, LaMae Caparas, Christopher Cortez, Chelsea Diggs-Smith, Kimiko Glenn, Albert Guerzon, John Haggerty, Tom Hewitt, Katie McGehee, Jack Mikesell, Vasthy Mompoint, Paul Nolan, Laurin Padolina, Ian Paget, Catherine Ricafort, Jaz Sealy, Jason Sermonia, Julius Sermonia, Pearl Sun, Vanden Thurgood, Nik Walker, Jonny Wexler and Jesse Wildman. Performance Dates: November 6 – December 16, 2012, Mandell Weiss Theatre 2011/12 SeasonA Dram of DrummhicitWritten by Arthur Kopit & Anton DudleyDirected by Christopher Ashley Scenic Design by David Zinn Costume Design by David C. Woolard Lighting Design by Philip Rosenberg Projection Design by Tara Knight Sound Design by John Gromada Dramaturgy by Gabriel Greene Stage Management by Anjee Nero With Kelly AuCoin, John Ahlin, Natalie Birriel, Ron Choularton, Joseph Culliton, Murphy Guyer, Lucas Hall, Polly Lee, Alan Mandell, Kathryn Meisle, Larry Paulson, Jenni Putney, Megan Robinson, Daniel Rubio and Taylor Shurte. Performance dates: May 17 – June 12, 2011, Mandell Weiss Theatre Peer GyntA Co-Production with Kansas City Repertory TheatreWritten by Henrik Ibsen Adapted and Directed by David Schweizer Scenic Design by David Zinn Costume Design by Christina Wright Lighting/Projection Design by Darrel Maloney Sound Design by Ryan Rumery Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Mary R. Honour With Danny Gavigan, Birgit Huppuch, Luis Moreno, Kate Cullen Roberts and Evan Zes Performance dates: June 28 – July 24, 2011, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Sleeping Beauty WakesA Co-Production with McCarter Theatre CenterWritten by Rachel Sheinken Music and Arrangements by Brendan Milburn Lyrics by Valerie Vigoda Directed by Rebecca Taichman Scenic Design by Riccardo Hernandez Costume Design by Miranda Hoffman Lighting Design by Christopher Akerlind Projection Design by Peter Nigrini Sound Design by Leon Rothenberg Dramaturgy by Mara Isaacs Orchestration Supervision by James Sampliner Stage Management by Samantha M. Greene With Adinah Alexander, Jimmy Ray Bennett, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Steve Judkins, Carrie Manolakos, Bryce Ryness, Bob Stillman and Aspen Vincent Performance Dates: August 19 – 28, 2011, Mandell Weiss Theatre Milk Like SugarCo-commissioned with Theater MastersProduced in Association with Playwrights Horizons and Women’s Project Productions Written by Kirsten Greenidge Directed by Rebecca Taichman Scenic Design by Mimi Lien Costume Design by Toni-Leslie James Lighting Design by Justin Townsend Composition and Sound Design by Andre Pluess Dramaturgy by Gabriel Greene Stage Management by Dana DePaul With Cherise Booth, Angela Lewis, Nikiya Mathis, LeRoy McClain, J. Mallory-McCree, Adrienne C. Moore and Tonya Pinkins Performance Dates: August 30 – September 25, 2011, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Jesus Christ SuperstarA Stratford Shakespeare Festival ProductionMusic by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by Tim Rice Directed by Des McAnuff Choreography by Lisa Shriver Music Direction by Rick Fox Set Design by Robert Brill Costume Design by Paul Tazewell Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Video Design by Sean Nieuwenhuis Sound Design by Jim Neil Dramaturgy by Chad Sylvain Stage Management by Brian Scott With Matt Alfano, Mary Antonini, Karen Burthwright, Jacqueline Burtney, Mark Cassius, Bruce Dow, Ryan Gifford, Kaylee Harwood, Chilina Kennedy, Jeremy Kushnier, Mike Nadajewski, Marcus Nance, Paul Nolan, Melissa O’Neil, Laurin Padolina, Stephen Patterson, Katrina Reynolds, Matthew Rossoff Jennifer Rider-Shaw, Jaz Sealey, Jason Sermonia, Julius Sermonia, Lee Siegel , Aaron Walpole, Jonathan Winsby, Sandy Winsby and Josh Young. Performance Dates: November 18 – December 31, 2011, Mandell Weiss Theatre American Night: The Ballad of Juan JoséA co-production with Center Theatre GroupOriginally produced by Oregon Shakespeare Festival Written by Richard Montoya Developed by Culture Clash & Jo Bonney Directed by Jo Bonney Set Design by Neil Patel Costume Design by ESosa Lighting Design by David Weiner Sound Design by Darron L. West Projection Design by Shawn Sagady Choreography by Ken Roht With Stephanie Beatriz, Rodney Gardiner, David Kelly, Terri McMahon, René Millán, Richard Montoya, Kimberly Scott, Herbert Siguenza and Daisuke Tsuji. Performance Dates: January 27 – February 26, 2012, Sheila and Potiker Hughes Theatre Recipe for DisasterWorld Premiere Commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse SusurrusA Without Walls Production Written by David LeddyPerformance Dates: September 16 - October 23, 2011, San Diego Botanical Garden The Car Plays: San DiegoA Without Walls Production Conceived by Paul SteinWritten by Jennifer Barclay, Michael David, Lila Rose Kaplan, Alex Lewin, EM Lewis, Steve Lozier, David Myers, Kiff Scholl, Michael Shutt, Jessica Smith, Paul Stein, JJ Strong, Stephanie Alison Walker and Lee Wochner Directed by Lisa Berger, Matt Bretz, Robert Castro, Jason Duplissea, Richard Martin Hirsch, Claudi Raygoza, Dana Schwartz, Kiff Scholl, Casey Stangl, Paul Stein, Seema Sueko, Matt Thompson, Delicia Turner-Sonnenberg, Sara Wagner and Sam Woodhouse With Wendy Elizabeth Abraham, Rhianna Basore, Judy Bauerlein, Laura Buckles, Kevane La’Marr Coleman, Rebecca Davis, Tony DeCarlo, Charles Evans Jr., Samantha Ginn, Lisa Goodman, Thomas Hall, D.J. Harner, Zachary Martens, Charles Maze, Cashae Monya, Ron Morehouse, Trey Nichols, Albert Park, John Polak, Donald Rizzo, Michael Shutt, Peter James Smith, Will Tulin, Sean Tweedale, Wendy Waddell, Sara Wagner, Reed Willard, Eddie Yaroch, David Youse and Michael Zlotnik Performance Dates: February 23 – March 11, 2012.; La Jolla Playhouse parking lot. 2010/11 SeasonJohn Leguizamo: Diary of a MadmanPage To Stage Workshop ProductionSubsequently opened on Broadway as Ghetto Klown, March 2011 Created and Performed by John Leguizamo Directed by Fisher Stevens Scenic Design by Happy Massee Production Management and Lighting Design by Rus Snelling Stage Management and Projection Design by Aaron Gonzalez Performance dates: March 4 – 14, 2010, Mandell Weiss Theatre, and May 18 – 29, 2010, Shank Theatre Surf ReportWorld PremiereWritten by Annie Weisman Directed by Lisa Peterson Scenic Design by Rachel Hauck Costume Design by David Zinn Lighting Design by Ben Stanton Original Music and Sound Design by John Gromada Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Jennifer Leigh Wheeler With Matthew Arkin, Zoë Chao, Linda Gehringer, Gregory Harrison and Liv Roth Performance dates: June 15 – July 11, 2010, Mandell Weiss Forum A Midsummer Night’s DreamWritten by William ShakespeareDirected by Christopher Ashley Scenic Design by Neil Patel Costume Design by David C. Woolard Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Composed by Mark Bennett and Felix Mendelssohn Choreography by Andrew Pacho Orchestrations by Wayne Barker Musical Direction by Eric Stern Puppetry by Basil Twist Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman and Gabriel Greene Stage Management by Anjee Nero With Kyle Anderson, Ken Berkeley, Amelia Campbell, Cate Campbell, Maggie Carney, Maritxell Carrero, Matthew Cusick, Matthew Patrick Davis, Sara Garcia, Zachary Harrison, Tim Hopper, Seán Mahon, Jonathan McMurtry, Hugo Medina, Martin Moran, Amanda Naughton, Daniel Oreskes, Tatyana Petruk, Christopher Douglas Reed, Lucas Caleb Rooney, J. Smith-Cameron, Anne Stella, Charlayne Woodard, Bowman Wright Performance dates: July 20 – August 22, 2010, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theater CankerblossomPage To Stage Workshop ProductionConceived and Created by Pig Iron Theatre Company Text by Tim Sawicki & Pig Iron Theatre Company Music by Rosie Langabeer Directed by Dan Rothenberg Scenic Design and Animation by Mimi Lien Costume Design by Leslie Ann Rogers Lighting Design by James Clotfelter Sound Design by Nick Kourtides Projection Design by Josh Higgason Cardboard Creations by Beth Nixon Stage Management by Hannah Wichmann With Hinako Arao, Beth Nixon, David Sweeny, Alex Torra Performance Dates: August 12 – 15, 2010, Mandell Weiss Forum Limelight: The Story of Charlie ChaplinWorld PremiereBook by Christopher Curtis and Thomas Meehan Music and Lyrics by Christopher Curtis Directed by Warren Carlyle and Michael Unger Scenic Design by Alexander Dodge Costume Design by Linda Cho Lighting Design by Paul Gallo Sound Design by Jon Weston Projection Design by Zachary Borovay Choreography by Warren Carlyle Orchestrations by Douglas Besterman Musical Direction by Bryan Perri Dramaturgy by Gabriel Greene Stage Management by Frank Hartenstein With Aaron Acosta, LJ Benet, Ashley Brown, Jenn Colella, Courtney Corey, Matthew Patrick Davis, Justin Michael Duval, Sara Edwards, Eddie Korbich, Ben Liebert, Alyssa Marie, Rob McClure, Brooke Sunny Moriber, Jennifer Noble, Kürt Norby, Carly Nykanen, Ron Orbach, Jessica Reiner-Harris, Roland Rusinek, Jake Evan Schwenke, Kirsten Scott, Matthew Scott, William Youmans Performance dates: September 7 – October 17, 2010, Mandell Weiss Theatre Dostoevsky’s Notes from UndergroundYale Repertory Theatre ProductionAdapted by Bill Camp and Robert Woodruff Translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky Directed by Robert Woodruff Scenic Design by David Zinn Costume Design by Moria Siné Clinton Lighting Design by Mark Barton Sound Design and Original Music by Michaël Attias Projection Design by Peter Nigrini Stage Management by Kris Longely-Postema With Michaël Attias, Bill Camp, Merritt Janson Performance dates: September 17 - October 17, 2010, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre RuinedCo-Production with Huntington Theatre Company & Berkeley Repertory TheatreWritten By Lynn Nottage Directed by Liesl Tommy Scenic Design by Clint Ramos Costume Design by Kathleen Geldard Lighting Design by Lap Chi Chiu
Performance dates: August 11 – September 13, 2009, Mandell Weiss Theatre HOOVER COMES ALIVE!Page To Stage Workshop ProductionProduced as part of The EDGE Series Written by Sean Cunningham Music and Lyrics by Michael Friedman Directed by Alex Timbers Scenic Design by Kristin Ellert Costume Design by Paloma Young Lighting Design by Stephen Sakowski Sound Design by Toby Algya Projection Design by Jake Pinholster Music Direction and Conducting by Cris O'Bryon Dramaturgy by Gabriel Greene Stage Management by Amy Blatt With Marshel Adams, Damian Baldet, Maren Bush, Ross Crain, Jim Mooney, Patrick Riley Performance dates: September 8 – 13, 2009, Mandell Weiss Forum CreditorsWorld PremiereCommissioned by La Jolla Playhouse Adapted and Directed by Doug Wright Based on the play by August Strindberg Translation by Anders Cato Scenic Design by Robert Brill Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by Japhy Weideman Sound Design by Jill BC DuBoff Original Music Composition by David Van Tieghem Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Jennifer Teel Wheeler With Kathryn Meisle, Omar Metwally, T. Ryder Smith Performance dates: September 29 – October 25, 2009, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Bonnie & ClydeWorld PremiereBook by Ivan Menchell Music by Frank Wildhorn Lyrics by Don Black Direction and Musical Staging by Jeff Calhoun Scenic and Costume Design by Tobin Ost Lighting Design by Michael Gilliam Sound Design by Brian Ronan Projection Design by Aaron Rhyne Orchestrations, Music Supervision and Direction by John McDaniel Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Paul J. Smith With Leslie Becker, Courtney Corey, Daniel Cooney, Michael Covert, Wayne Duvall, Claybourne Elder, Victor Hernandez, Michael Lanning, Micheal Mulligan, Carly Nykanen, Laura Osnes, Chris Peluso, Stark Sands, Mike Sears, Melissa Van der Schyff, Jessica Watkins, Mare Winningham Performance dates: November 10 – December 20, 2009, Mandell Weiss Theatre Chile PodPOP Tour ProductionWorld Premiere Commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse Written by Rhiana Yazzie Music by Gary Rue Directed by Sarah Rasmussen Scenic Design by Susan Sharpf Costume Design by Paloma H. Young Sound Design by Gary Rue Dramaturgy by Gabriel Greene Choreographer: grace jun Stage Management by Hannah Ryan With: Steve Limones, Judy Mora, Yumarie Morales, Dan Pacheco Performance dates: February 1-March 21, 2010 2008/09 Season33 VariationsWest Coast PremiereBroadway transfer; nominated for five 2009 Tony Awards Written and Directed by Moisés Kaufman Scenic Design by Derek McLane Costume Design by Janice Pytel Lighting Design by David Lander Sound Design by Andre Pluess Projection Design by Jeff Sugg Production Dramaturgy by Mark Bly Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Linda Marvel With Don Amendolia, Jayne Atkinson, Zach Grenier, Susan Kellermann, Ryan King, Laura Odeh, Erik Steele, Diane Walsh Performance dates: April 8 – May 4, 2008, Mandell Weiss Theatre The Night WatcherPage To Stage Workshop ProductionWritten by Charlayne Woodard Directed by Robert Egan Scenic & Costume Design by Myung Hee Cho & Ann Sheffield Lighting Design by Stephen Sakowski Original Composition and Sound Design by Karl Lundeberg Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Kelly Glasow With Charlayne Woodard Performance dates: July 1 – 27, 2008, Mandell Weiss Forum MemphisCo-Production with 5th Avenue Theatre (Seattle)Broadway transfer; winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro Music and Additional Lyrics by David Bryan Concept by George W. George Directed by Christopher Ashley Scenic Design and Co-Projection Design by David Gallo Costume Design by Paul Tazewell Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Sound Design by Ken Travis Co-Projection Design by Shawn Sagady Choreography by Sergio Trujillo Musical Supervision by Christopher Jahnke Orchestrations by Darryl Waters Music Direction by Kenny Seymour Dramaturgy by Gabriel Greene Production Stage Management by Frank Hartenstein With Brad Bass, Tracee Beazer, Josh Breckinridge, J. Bernard Calloway, Lorene Chesley, Kevin Covert, Dionne, D. Figgins, Allen Fitzpatrick, Montego Glover, Steve Gunderson, James Monroe Iglehart, Lauren Lim Jackson, Chad Kimball, Cashae Monya, Cass Morgan, Jill Morrison, Irungu Mutu, Jiehae Park, John Eric Parker, Jermaine R. Rembert, Pearl Rhein, Melanie Vaughan, Michael Benjamin Washington, Daniel J. Watts, Charlie Williams, Megan Yelaney Performance dates: August 19 – September 28, 2008, Mandell Weiss Theatre The Third StoryWorld PremiereCommissioned by La Jolla Playhouse Written by Charles Busch Directed by Carl Andress Scenic Design by David Gallo Costume Design by Gregory Gale Lighting Design by Christopher Akerlind Sound Design by Walter Trarbach Original Sound Compositions by Lewis Flinn Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Lisa Porter With Charles Busch, Rebecca Lawrence, Scott Parkinson, Mary Beth Peil, Jennifer Van Dyck, Jonathan Walker Performance dates: September 16 – October 19, 2008, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Tobacco RoadAdapted by Jack KirklandFrom the novel by Erskine Caldwell Directed by David Schweizer Scenic and Costume Design by David Zinn Lighting Design by Christopher Akerlind Sound Designer and Original Compositions by Shahrokh Yadegari Dramaturgy by Gabriel Greene Stage Management by Anjee Nero With Lucy Ann Albert, Catherine Curtin, Kate Dalton, Mary Deaton, John Fleck, Joel J. Gelman, Jan Leslie Harding, Jess MacKinnon, Chris Reed, Sam Rosen, Josh Wade Performance dates: September 30 – October 26, 2008, Mandell Weiss Forum XanaduBook by Douglas Carter BeaneMusic and Lyrics by John Farrar & Jeff Lynne Directed by Christopher Ashley Scenic Design by David Gallo Costume Design by David Zinn Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Sound Design by Dan Moses Schreier Projection Design by Zachary Borovay Choreography by Dan Knechtges Music Supervision and Arrangements by Eric Stern Music Direction / Conducting by Jesse Vargas Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Allen McMulle With Tallia Brinson, Joanna Glushak, Amy Goldberger, Larry Marshall, Vincent Rodriguez III, Jason Michael Snow, Elizabeth Stanley, Kristopher L. Stock, Wayne Stribling, Jr., Julius Thomas III, Tiffany Topol, Max von Essen, Sharon Wilkins, JB Wing Performance dates: November 11 – December 31, 2008, Mandell Weiss Theatre Peter and the StarcatchersPage To Stage Workshop ProductionProduced in Partnership with Disney Theatricals Adapted by Rick Elice From the book by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson Music and Lyrics by Wayne Barker Directed by Roger Rees & Alex Timbers Scenic Design by Neil Patel Costume Design by Paloma H. Young Lighting Design by Jeff Croiter Sound Design by Phil Allen Musical Direction / Conducting by Marco Paguia Choreography by Kelly Devine Dramaturgy by Ken Cerniglia & Gabriel Greene Stage Management by Clifford Schwartz With Teddy Bergman, Christian Borle, Maggie Carney, Ron Choularton, Jared Dager, Carson Elrod, Adam Green, Greg Hildreth, Kevin Johnston, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Andrew McGinn, Irungu Mutu, John G. Preston, Charlie Reuter, David Rossmer, Johnny Wu Performance dates: February 13 – March 8, 2009, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Continuous CityThe Builders Association ProductionPresented as part of The EDGE Series Written by Harry Sinclair Directed by Marianne Weems Scenic Design by Stewart Laing Costume Design by Chantelle Norton Lighting Design by Jennifer Tipton Sound Design and Original Music Composition by Dan Dobson Video Design by Peter Flaherty Dramaturgy by James Gibbs Stage Management by Kate Goodwin With Moe Angelos, Rizwan Mirza, Caroline O'Neill, Harry Sinclair Performance dates: March 19 – 22, 2009, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Miss ElectricityPOP Tour ProductionWorld Premiere Commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse Written by Kathryn Walat Directed by Melissa Kievman Scenic Design by Kristin Ellert Costume Design by Michelle Souza Sound Design by Toby Algya Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Choreographer: grace jun Stage Management by Hannah Ryan With Ashley Kane, Daniel Kim, Sunny Smith, Ryan Castellino Performance dates: January 26-March 15, 2009 2007/08 SeasonCarmenWorld PremiereBook and Choreography by Sarah Miles Music by John Ewbank Lyrics by Annmarie Milazzo Directed by Franco Dragone Scenic Design by Klara Zieglerova Costume Design by Suzy Benzinger Lighting Design by Christopher Akerlind Sound Design by Francois Bergeron Music Direction, Arrangement and Dance Arrangements by Jeffrey Klitz Orchestration by Doug Katsaros Projection Design by Shawn Sagady Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman & Jean-Claude Carriere Stage Management by Phyllis Schray With Neal Benari, Genson Blimline, Iresol Cardona, Gabriel Croom, Maria Eberline, Jacqui Graziano, Shannon Lewis, Jorge E. Maldonaddo, Michelle Marmolejo, Rocio Ponce, Caesar Samayoa, Marcos Santana, Carlos Sierra-Lopez, Ryan Silverman, Shelley Thomas, Janien Valentine, Victor Wallace, Natalia Zisa, Noemi Del Rio, Tony Falcon Performance dates: June 5 – 27, 2007, Mandell Weiss Theatre The DeceptionCo-Production with Theatre de Juene LuneAdapted by Steven Epp and Dominique Serrand Directed by Dominique Serrand Scenic Design by David Coggins Costume Design by Sonya Berlovitz Lighting Design by Marcus Dilliard Sound Design by Zach Humes Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Benjamin McGovern With Dorian Christian Baucum, J.C. Cutler, Michelle Diaz, Liz Elkins, Casey Greig, Emily Gunyou Halaas, Larry Herron, Merritt Janson, Nathan Keepers, Brandon D. Taylor Performance dates: July 17 – August 19, 2007, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre after the quakeA Steppenwolf Theatre Company ProductionAdapted and Directed by Frank Galati Scenic Design by James Schuette Costume Design by Mara Blumenfeld Lighting Design by James F. Ingalls Sound Design by Andre Pluess Original Music Composition by Andre Pluess & Ben Sussmann Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Malcolm Ewen With Aiko Nakasone, Andrew Pang, Keong Sim, Hanson Tse, Kayla Lauren Mei Mi Tucker Performance dates: July 24 – August 26, 2007, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre The Adding MachineWritten by Elmer RiceDirected by Daniel Aukin Scenic Design by Andrew Lieberman Costume Design by Maiko Matsushima Lighting Design by Japhy Weideman Sound Design by Colbert S. Davis IV Original Music by Cassia Streb Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Anjee Nero With Walter Belenky, Richard Crawford, Molly Fite, Jan Leslie Harding, Liz Jenkins, Joshua Everett Johnson, Rufio Lerma, Diana Ruppe, Paul Morgan Stetler, Peter Wylie Performance dates: September 11 – October 7, 2007, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Most WantedPage To Stage Workshop ProductionThe Inaugural Production of The EDGE Series Book by Jessica Hagedorn Music by Mark Bennett Lyrics by Mark Bennett & Jessica Hagedorn Directed by Michael Grief Scenic Design by Steven C. Kemp Costume Design by Clint Ramos Lighting Design by Tom Ontiveros Sound Design by Phil Allen Orchestrations by Dan Lipton Music Direction / Arrangements by Charlie Alterman Choreography by Javier Velasco Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by J. Philip Bassett With Arthur Acuña, Merle Dandridge, Zandi De Jesus, Danny Gurwin, Michael Grant Hall, Kathleen Halm, Leah Hocking, Peter Kapetan, Ken Page, David Nathan Perlow, Daniel Torres Performance dates: October 2 – 14, 2007, Mandell Weiss Forum Cry-BabyWorld PremiereBroadway Transfer; nominated for four 2008 Tony Awards Book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan Songs and Music by David Javerbaum & Adam Schlesinger Directed by Mark Brokaw Scenic Design by Scott Pask Costume Design by Catherine Zuber Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Sound Design by Peter Hylenski Choreography by Rob Ashford Music Direction by Lynne Shankel Orchestrations by Christopher Jahnke Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Mahlon Kruse With Cameron Adams, Ashley Amber, Nick Blaemire, Michael Buchanan, Eric L. Christian, Colin Cunliffe, Joanna Glushak, Chester Gregory II, Christopher J. Hanke, Harriet Harris, Stacey Todd Holt, Michael D. Jablonski, Carly Jibson, Lacey Kohl, Marty Lawson, Spencer Liff, Alli Mauzey, Courtney Laien Mazza, Mayumi Miguel, Cristen Paige, Richard Poe, Tory Ross, Eric Sciotto, Peter Matthew Smith, James Snyder, Allison Spratt, Elizabeth Stanley, Charlie Sutton Performance dates: November 6 – December 16, 2007, Mandell Weiss Theatre ¡Salsalandia!POP Tour ProductionWorld Premiere Commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse Written by Juan Felipe Herrera Music by Cristian Amigo Directed by Rebecca Lynn Brown Scenic Design by Deb O Costume Design by Paloma H. Young Sound Design by Cristian Amigo Dramaturgy by Gabriel Greene Choreographer: grace jun Stage Management by Annette Ye With Maggie Carney, Edward Padilla, Tara Ricasa, Eric “Pogi” Sumangil Performance dates: January 28-March 16, 2008 The SevenBook and Lyrics by Will PowerMusic by Will Power, Will Hammond & Justin Ellington Adapted from Aeschylus' Seven Against Thebes Developed and directed by Jo Bonney Scenic Design by Richard Hoover Costume Design by Emilo Sosa Lighting Design by David Weiner Sound Design by Darron L West Video Design by Robin Silvestri Music Direction by Daryl Walters Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Wendy Oulette With Uzo Aduba, Shawtane Monroe Bowen, Jamyl Dobson, Dashiell Eaves, Edwin Lee Gibson, Benton Greene, Flaco Navaja, Chinasa Ogbuagu, Postell Pringle, Pearl Sun, Charles Turner, Bernard White, Shaneeka Harrell Performance dates: February 12 – March 16, 2008, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre 2006/07 SeasonMuch Ado About NothingCo-Production with Aquila Theatre CompanyWritten by William Shakespeare Created by Peter Meineck & Robert Richmond Adapted and Directed by Robert Richmond Production Design by Peter Meineck and Robert Richmond Costume Supervision by Megan Bowers Lighting Design by Peter Meineck Music Direction by Anthony Cochrane Music Composition by Anthony Cochrane Stage Management by Jenny Slattery With Craig Wroe, Kathryn Merry, Jessica Boevers, Kenn Sabberton, Anthony Cochrane, Louis Butelli, John Lavelle, Kenn Sabberton, Marwa Bernstein, Louis Butelli, John Lavelle Performance dates: January 17 – February 19, 2006, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre ZhivagoWorld PremiereBook by Michael Weller Music by Lucy Simon Lyrics by Michael Korie & Amy Powers Directed by Des McAnuff Scenic Design by Heidi Ettinger Costume Design by David C. Woolard Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Sound Design by Steve Canyon Kennedy Choreography by Sergio Trujillo Music Direction by Eric Stern Orchestrations by Don Sebeskey Dramaturgy by Allison Horsley Stage Management by Kelly Martindale With Dominic Bogart, Matt Bogart, Jessica Burrows, Sandy Campbell, Edward Conery, Ryan Drummond, Mark Emerson, David Carey Foster, Jason Heil, Ivan Hernandez, Tom Hewitt, Melissa Hoff, Mackenzie Holmes Christopher Kale Jones, Rebecca Kaasa, Melina Kalomas, David Mcdonald, Spencer Moses, Eduardo Placer, Graham Rowat, Maureen Silliman, Tina Stafford, Rena Strober, Nick Ullett, Bibi Valderrama, Melissa Van Der Schyff Performance dates: May 10 – July 9, 2006, Mandell Weiss Theatre Mother Courage and Her ChildrenCo-Production with Berkeley Repertory TheatreWritten by Bertolt Brecht Adapted by David Hare Directed by Lisa Peterson Scenic Design by Rachel Hauck Costume Design by David Zinn Lighting Design by Marcus Dilliard Sound Design by Jill BC DuBoff Original Music and Music Direction by Gina Leishman Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Lisa Porter With Katie Barrett, Ivonne Coll, Mark Danisovszky, Scott Drummond, James Eckhouse, Brent Hinkley, Brian Hostenske, Marc Damon Johnson, Patrick Kerr, Jonathan Piper, Ryan Shams, Hilary Ward Performance dates: June 20 – July 23, 2006, Mandell Weiss Forum Theatre all wear bowlersA Rainpan 43 ProductionCreated and performed by Geoff Sobelle and Trey Lyford Directed by Aleksandra Wolska Scenic Design by Ed Haynes Costume Design by Tara Webb Lighting Design by Randy "Igleu" Glickman Sound Design by James Sugg Film Production by Michael Glass Film Score by Michael Friedman Stage Management by Michelle Blair With Trey Lyford, Geoff Sobelle Performance dates: August 1 – September 3, 2006, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Culture Clash's Zorro in HellWorld PremiereCo-Commissioned by Berkeley Repertory Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse and Zorro Productions, Inc. Written by Culture Clash (Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas and Herbert Sigüenza) Directed by Tony Taccone Scenic Design by Christopher Acebo Costume Design by Christal Weatherly Lighting Design by Alexander V. Nichols Sound Design by Robbin E. Broad Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Kimberly Mark Webb With Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas, Herbert Sigüenza, Joseph Kamal, Sharon Lockwood Performance Dates: September 30 – October 29, 2006, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre The WizBook by William F. BrownMusic and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls From the novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum Directed by Des McAnuff Scenic and Environmental Design by Robert Brill Costume Design by Paul Tazewell Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Sound Design by Peter Fitzgerald Projection Design by Michael Clark Choreography by Sergio Trujillo Music Direction by Ron Melrose Orchestration by Harold Wheeler Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Frank Hartenstei n With Charl Brown, Tituss Burgess, E. Faye Butler, Albert Blaise Cattafi, Courtney Corey, Mark Emerson, Dionne D. Figgins, Demond Green, David Alan Grier, Albert Guerzon, Nikki M. James, Dominique Kelley, Ron Kellum, Heather Lee, Orville Mendoza, Alan Mingo, Jr., Anisha Nagarajan, Rashad Naylor, NRaca, Valarie Pettiford, Karine Plantadit, Tera-Lee Pollin, Liz Ramos, Keiana Richard, Marcos Santana, Michael Benjamin Washington Performance dates: September 26 – November 26, 2006, Mandell Weiss Theatre Honey Bo and the Gold MinePOP Tour ProductionWorld Premiere Commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse Written by Will Power Directed by Rebecca Lynn Brown Scenic Design by Riccardo Hernandez Costume Design by Paloma H. Young Sound Design by DJ Reborn Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Choreographer: grace jun Stage Management by Heather Toll With: Shaun Evans, Kerisse Hutchinson, Keith Jefferson, Lisa Payton Performance dates: January 22-March 11, 2007 The Farnsworth InventionPage To Stage Workshop ProductionWritten by Aaron Sorkin Directed by Des McAnuff Scenic Design by Klara Zieglerova Costume Design by David C. Woolard Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Sound Design by Walter Trarbach Original Music by Andrew Lippa Choreography by Lisa Shriver Dramaturgy by Adam Greenfield Stage Management by Rachel J. Perlman With Jennifer Austin, Nadia Bowers, A.J. Ditty, Ryan Drummond, Amy Ellenberger, Kyle Fabel, Maurice Godin, Morgan Thomas Hollingsworth, Brian Howe, Stephen Lang, Joshua Everett Johnson, Bruce McKenzie, Spencer Moses, Jim Ortlieb, Michael Pemberton, Katharine Powell, Steve Rosen, Jimmi Simpson, James Sutorius, Alexandra Wilson Performance dates: February 20 – March 25, 2007, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre 2005/06 Season Private FittingsWorld PremiereInaugural Production in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Adapted by Mark O'Donnell From the play Tailleur Pour Dames by Georges Feydeau Directed by Des McAnuff Scenic Design by Neil Patel Costume Design by Paul Tazewell Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Sound Design by Walter Trarbach Original Music by Michael Friedman Dramaturgy by Allison Horsley Stage Management by Nevin Hedley With Jessica Boevers, Lucia Brawley, Kyle Fabel, Chris Hoch, Stana Katic, Chris Kipiniak, Joan Van Ark, Eric Wippo Performance dates: February 22 – March 27, 2005, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Palm BeachWorld PremiereBook by Robert Cary & Benjamin Feldman Music by David Gursky Lyrics by Robert Cary Directed by Des McAnuff Scenic Design by Klara Zieglerova Costume Design by Paul Tazewell Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Sound Design by Andrew Keister Choreography by Debbie Roshe Music Direction by Eric Stern Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Kelly Martindale With Anastasia Barzee, Matt Cavenaugh, John Alban Coughlan, Taryn Darr, Jay Douglas, Ryan Drummond, Jennifer Evans, Ryan Hilliard, Chris Hoch, Heather Lee, Spencer Moses, Erica Piccininni, Noah Racey, Clarke Thorell, Amanda Watkins Performance dates: May 31 – July 17, 2005, Mandell Weiss Theatre ZhivagoPage To Stage Workshop ProductionBook by Michael Weller Music by Lucy Simon Lyrics by Michael Korie & Amy Powers Directed by Des McAnuff Scenic Design by David F. Weiner Costume Design by Emily Pepper Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Sound Design by Walter Trarbach & Tony Smolenski IV Choreography by Kelly Divine Music Direction by Eric Stern Dramaturgy by Allison Horsley Stage Management by Kelly Martindale With Brooks Almy, Dominic Bogart, Jessica Burrows, Ron Butler, Sandy Campbell, Jennifer Chang, Anthony Crivello, Christopher Eid, Mark Emerson, Heather Ferguson, Jason Heil, Chris Hoch, David McDonald, David Rossmer, Kelsey Smith, Rena Strober, Nick Ullett, Bibi Valderrama Performance dates: July 26 – August 21, 2005, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Current NobodyPage To Stage Workshop ProductionWritten by Melissa James Gibson Directed by Daniel Aukin Scenic and Projection Design by Jacob Pinholster Costume Design by Paloma Young Lighting Design by Jeff Fightmaster Original Music by Michael Friedman Stage Management by Dana V. Anderson With Quonta Beasley, Michael Friedman, Lisel Gorell-Getz, Genevieve Hardison, Christina Kirk, Teri Kretz, Ryan McCarthy, Bruce McKenzie, Nicole Monica, A.K. Murtadha, Samuel Stricklen, Emily Zimmer Performance dates: July 26 – July 31, 2005, Mandell Weiss Forum I Am My Own WifeWritten by Doug WrightDirected by Moises Kaufman Scenic Design by Derek McLane Costume Design by Janice Pytel Lighting Design by David Laner Sound Design by Andre J. Pluess & Josh Bender Dubiel Stage Management by Nancy Harrington With Jefferson Mays Performance dates: August 9 – September 11, 2005, Mandell Weiss Theatre The Scottish PlayWorld PremiereCommissioned by La Jolla Playhouse Written by Lee Blessing Directed by Melia Bensussen Scenic Design by Judy Gailen Costume Design by Christal Weatherly Lighting Design by Daniel Katlowitz Sound Design by David Remedios Original Music by Michael Roth Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Linda Marvel With Peter Bartlett, Jere Burns, Robert Devaney, Erik Heger, Morgan Hollingsworth, Susan Knight, Bridget Regan, Diana Ruppe, John C. Vennema, Rebecca Wisocky Understudies: Michael Grant Hall, Patrick McBride, Autumn Bodily Performance dates: September 20 – October 23, 2005, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre The MiserCo-Production with Theatre de la Jeune LuneConceived by Steven Epp & Dominique Serrand Adapted by David Ball From the play by Moliére Directed by Dominique Serrand Scenic Design by Riccardo Hernandez Costume Design by Sonya Berlovitz Lighting Design by Marcus Dillard Sound Design by David Remedios Stage Management by Glenn D. Klapperich With Sarah Agnew, Remo Airaldi, Stephen Cartmell, Steven Epp, Nathan Keepers, Barbara Kingsley, Brianne Kostilney, Jim Lichtscheidl, Jeannine Marquie, Natalie Moore, Lance Rogers, Robert Sonkowsky, David A. Tierney, Wendy Waddell, Jaysen Waller Performance Dates: October 11 - November 13, 2005, Mandell Weiss Theatre West of the 5POP Tour ProductionWorld Premiere Commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse Written by Sunil Kuruvilla Directed by Jackson Gay Scenic Design by Takeshi Kata Costume Design by Maria Zamansky Sound Design by Peter Hashagen Dramaturgy by Allison Horsley Stage Management by Heather Hogan With Sylvia Enrique, Jeremiah Lorenz, Juan Manzo, Pauline Rulla Performance dates: January 23 – March 11, 2006 2004/05 SeasonBilly Crystal’s 700 SundaysPage To Stage Workshop ProductionBroadway transfer; Winner of 2005 Tony Award for Special Theatrical Event Written by Billy Crystal Additional Material by Alan Zweibel Directed by Des McAnuff Scenic Design by David F. Weiner Lighting Design by David Lee Cuthbert Sound and Projection Design by Chris Luessman With Billy Crystal Performance dates: April 20 – May 2, 2004, Mandell Weiss Theatre Continental Divide: Mothers Against and Daughters of the RevolutionCo-Production with Berkeley Repertory TheatreWritten by David Edgar Directed by Tony Taccone Scenic Design by William Bloodgood Costume Design by Deborah M. Dryden Lighting Design by Alexander V. Nichols Original Music (Mothers Against) by Todd Barton Stage Management by Steven Adler Mothers Against with Michael Elich, Bill Geisslinger, Paul Vincent O'Connor, Robynn Rodriguez, Christina Rouner, Vilma Silva, Derrick Lee Weeden, Christine Williams Daughters of the Revolution with Michelle Duffy, Micheal Elich, Lynnda Ferguson, Bill Geisslinger, Marielle Heller, Lorri Holt, Terry Layman, Craig W. Marker, Jacob Ming-Trent, Paul Vincent O'Connor, Robynn Roderiguez, Christina Rouner, Vilma Silva, Derrick Lee Weeden, Christine Williams Performance dates: May 25 – August 1, 2004, Mandell Weiss Theatre SuitcaseWest Coast PremiereWritten by Melissa James Gibson Directed by Daniel Aukin Scenic Design by Louisa Thompson Costume Design by Maiko Matsushimo Lighting Design by Matt Frey Sound Design by Shane Rettig Video Design by Elaine J. McCarthy Original Music by Michael Friedman Stage Management by Dana Victoria Anderson With Christina Kirk, Thomas Jay Ryan, Colleen Werthman, Jonathan M. Woodward Performance dates: July 6 – August 8, 2004, Mandell Weiss Forum Paris CommunePage To Stage Workshop ProductionWritten by Steve Cosson & Michael Friedman Directed by Steve Cosson Music and Lyrics Adapted by Michael Friedman Scenic Design by Kevin Judge Costume Design by Emily Pepper Lighting Design by Jennifer Setlow Sound Design by Walter Trarbach Choreography by Jean Isaacs Dramaturgy by Allison Horsley Stage Management by Elizabeth Stephens With Aysan Celik, Brad Fleischer, Stacey Fraser, Bruce McKenzie, Geno Monteiro, Katie Sigismund, Brian Slaten, Andrew William Smith, Dale Soules, Lisa Velten Performance sates: July 27 - August 15, 2004, Mandell Weiss Forum Studio The Love of Three OrangesFreely Adapted by Nona CiobanuFrom a Scenario by Carlo Gozzi American Adaptation by James Magruder Directed by Nona Ciobanu Scenic Design, Costume Design, Lighting Design and Original Music by Iulian Baltatescu Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Lurie Horns Pfeffer With John Altieri, Pascale Armand, Tina Benko, Donald Corren, Carmen Gill, Owiso Odera, Jim Parsons, Colette Sible-Beauvais, Time Winters Performance dates: September 14 – October 17, 2004, Mandell Weiss Forum Jersey BoysWorld PremiereBroadway transfer; Winner of Four 2006 Tony Awards Including Best Musical Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice Music by Bob Gaudio Lyrics by Bob Crewe Directed by Des McAnuff Scenic Design by Klara Zieglerova Costume Design by Jess Goldstein Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Sound Design by Steve Canyon Kennedy Projection Design by Michael Clark Choreography by Sergio Trujillo Music Direction by Ron Melrose Dramaturgy by Allison Horsley Stage Management by Richard Hester With Sarah Avery, Titus Burgess, Marisa Echeverria, Peter Gregus, Steve Gouvea, Christian Hoff, Donnie Kehr, Jennifer Naimo Morales, David Norona, Daniel Reichard, Sean Smith, J. Robert Spencer (Leslie Odom, Jr. replaced Tituss Burgess) Performance dates: October 5, 2004 – January 16, 2005, Mandell Weiss Theatre Bay and the Spectacles of DoomPOP Tour Production World Premiere Commissioned by La Jolla PlayhouseWritten by Julia Cho Directed by Robert Castro Set Design by Melpomene Katakalos Costume Design by Mary Larson Sound Design by Ed Barguiarena Original Music by Florence Yoo Dramaturgy by Allison Horsley With Rhys Green, Amir Khastoo, Danielle Kohne, Jeannine Marquie, Ogie Aulueta Performance dates: January 24 – March 12, 2005 2003/04 Season Uncle VanyaCo-Production with McCarter Theatre CenterWritten by Anton Chekhov Adapted and Directed by Emily Mann Scenic Design by Michael Yeargan Costume Design by Myung Hee Cho Lighting Design by Nancy Schertler Original Music by Baikida Carroll Dramaturgy by Janice Parah Stage Management by Cheryl Mintz With David Ari, Georgine Hall, Jonathan Hogan, William Biff McGuire, Amanda Plummer, Natacha Roi, Michael Siberry, Steven Skybell, Isa Thomas Performance dates: May 30 – June 29, 2003, Mandell Weiss Theatre Fräulein ElseWorld Premiere Co-Production with Berkeley Repertory TheatreTranslated and Adapted by Francesca Faridany From the novella by Arthur Schnitzler Directed by Stephen Wadsworth Scenic Design by Thomas Lynch Costume Design by Anna Oliver Lighting Design by Joan Arhelger Sound Engineering by Bill Williams Stage Management by Michael Suenkel With Mary Baird, Francesca Faridany, Julian López-Morillas, Lauren Lovett, Garrett Neergaard, Michael Tisdale Performance dates: June 10 – July 13, 2003, Mandell Weiss Forum The Burning DeckPage To Stage Workshop ProductionWritten by Sarah Schulman Inspired by the novel Cousin Bette by Honore de Balzac Directed by Kirsten Brandt Scenic Design by Ryan Palmer Costume Design by Ivy Chou Lighting Design by David Lee Cuthbert Sound Design by Casi Pacilio Dramaturgy by Carrie Ryan Stage Management by Erin Nelson With Christine Albright, Jos Chavarry, Alex Cranmer, D.W. Jacobs, Makela Spielman, Lionel Mark Smith, Sandra Ellis-Troy, Diane Venora Performance dates: July 15 – August 3, 2003, Mandell Weiss Forum Studio The CountryAmerican PremiereWritten by Martin Crimp Directed by Lisa Peterson Scenic Design by Rachel Hauck Costume Design by Joyce Kim Lee Lighting Design by Christopher Akerlind Sound Design by Mark Bennett Dramaturgy by Carrie Ryan Stage Management by Lori J. Weaver With Emily Bergl, Gary Cole, Catherine Dent Performance dates: July 29 – August 31, 2003, Mandell Weiss Forum Eden LaneWorld PremiereWritten by Tom Donaghy Directed by Des McAnuff Scenic Design by John Arnone Costume Design by David C. Woolard Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Sound Design by Robbin E. Broad Original Music by Michael Roth Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Mark Tynan With Sarah Avery, François Giroday, Roxanne Hart, Rachel Jacobs, Kate McGregor-Stewart, Peter Paige Performance dates: August 12 – September 14, 2003, Mandell Weiss Theatre BeautyWorld PremiereWritten and Directed by Tina Landau Scenic Design by Riccardo Hernandez Costume Design by Melina Root Lighting Design by Scott Zielinski Original Music and Sound Design by Rob Milburn & Michael Bodeen Dramaturgy by Heidi Coleman Stage Management by Nevin Hedley With David Ari, Corey Brill, Jason Danieley, Lisa Harrow, Simone Vicari Moore, Kelli O'Hara, Adam Smith, Amy Stewart, Richard Tibbitts Performance dates: September 16 – October 19, 2003, Mandell Weiss Forum The Comedy of ErrorsWritten by William ShakespeareAdapted and Directed by Robert Richmond Created by Peter Meineck & Robert Richmond Production Design by Robert Richmond & Peter Meineck Original Music by Anthony Cochrane With Louis Butelli, Lisa Carter, Heather Murdock, Andrew Schwartz, Lindsay Rae Taylor, Alex Webb, Richard Willis Performance dates: October 14 – November 16, 2003, Mandell Weiss Theatre GuitarPOP Tour ProductionWorld Premiere La Jolla Playhouse Commission Written by Julia Jordan Directed by Daisy Walker Scenic Design by Kevin Judge Costume Design by Luisa Greenfield Sound Design by Kurt Kellenberger Original Music by Duncan Sheik Lyrics by Joe Jordan Musical Direction by G. Scott Lacy Dramaturgy by Allison Horsley With Michelle DeFrancesco, Jeremiah Lorenz, Patrick McBride, Johanna Unger Performance dates: January 26 – March 6, 2004 2002/03 SeasonTartuffeWritten by MoliéreAdapted into English verse by Richard Wilbur Directed by Des McAnuff Scenic Design by Robert Brill Costume Design by Jess Goldstein Lighting Design by Chris Parry Sound Design by Robbin E. Broad With Jonathan Adams, Nadia Bowers, Paget Brewster, John Campion, Mike Genovese, John Getz, Michael Keyloun, Dikla Marshall, Jefferson Mays, David McMahon, Jim Parsons, Klea Scott, Jimmi Simpson, Alex Smith, John Staley Performance dates: May 14 – June 16, 2002, Mandell Weiss Theatre A Feast of FoolsWorld PremiereWritten by Geoff Hoyle Directed by Richard Seyd Scenic Design by Patrick Larsen Costume Design by Mary Larson Lighting Design by David Cuthbert Original Music by Gina Leishman Stage Management by Diana Moser With Geoff Hoyle, Gina Leishman Performance dates: June 11 – July 14, 2002, Mandell Weiss Forum When Grace Comes InWorld Premiere Co-Production with Seattle Repertory TheatreWritten by Heather McDonald Directed by Sharon Ott Scenic Design by Daniel Ostling Costume Design by Frances Kenny Lighting Design by Michael Chybowski Original Music and Sound Design by David Van Tieghem Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman With Jane Beard, Stephanie Berry, Anne Gee Byrd, Mark Chamberlin, Shannon Fitzpatrick, Tommy R. Fleming, Mark Alan Gordon, Mary Frances McClay Performance dates: July 30 – September 1, 2002, Mandell Weiss Forum WintertimeWorld PremiereCo-Production with Long Wharf Theatre Written by Charles L. Mee Directed by Les Waters Scenic Design by Annie Smart Costume Design by Christal Weatherly Lighting Design by Robert Wierzel Sound Design by Matthew Spiro Movement by Jean Isaacs Stage Management by Steven Adler With Michi Barall, Randy Danson, Emily Donahoe, François Giroday, Daoud Heidami, Nicholas Hormann, Lauren Klein, Bruce McKenzie, Tom Nelis, Lola Pashalinski Performance dates: August 13 – September 15, 2002, Mandell Weiss Theatre I Think I Like GirlsPage To Stage Workshop ProductionWritten and Directed by Leigh Fondakowski Scenic Design by Ryan Palmer Costume Design by Liam O'Brien Lighting Design by David Lee Cuthbert Sound and Video Design by Casi Pacilio Dramaturgy by Carrie Ryan Stage Management by Andrew Haver With Zina Camblin, Kathleen Mary Carthy, Dikla Marshall, Barbara Pitts, Amy Resnick, Kelli Simpkins Performance dates: September 3 – 21, 2002, Mandell Weiss Forum Studio Adoration of the Old WomanWorld PremiereCommissioned by La Jolla Playhouse Written by Jose Rivera Directed by Jo Bonney Scenic Design by Neil Patel Costume Design by Emilio Sosa Lighting Design by Chris Akerlind Sound Design by Darron West Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Diana Moser With Ivonne Coll, Tamara Mello, John Ortiz, Gary Perez, Marisol Padilla Sanchez Performance dates: September 17 – October 20, 2002, Mandell Weiss Forum Mabou Mines' Peter & WendyAdapted by Liza LorwinFrom the novel by J.M. Barrie Directed by Lee Breuer Designed by Julie Archer Costume Design by Sally Thomas Sound Design by Edward Cosla Original Music by Johnny Cunningham Film Direction by Andrew Moore Additional Puppetry Direction by Basil Twist & Jane Catherine Shaw Stage Management by Judith Schoenfeld With Karen Kandel Master Puppeteers: Basil Twist, Jane Catherine Shaw Puppeteers: Sam Hack, Preston Foerder, Sarah Provost, Lute Breuer, Jessica Chandlee Smith, Jenny Subjack Performance dates: September 27 – November 10, 2002, Mandell Weiss Theatre The Breeze, the Gust, the Gale, and the WindPOP Tour ProductionWorld Premiere Commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse Written by Hilly Hicks Directed by Dan Fields Scenic Design by Ryan Palmer Costume Design by Paula Peasley Sound Design by Robbin E. Broad Musical Direction by G. Scott Lacy Dramaturgy by Carrie Ryan With Linda Castro, Lisel Gorell-Getz, Rhys Green, Warren Nolan, Grandison Phelps Performance dates: January 25 – March 15, 2003 2001/02 SeasonOur TownWritten by Thornton WilderDirected by Michael Greif Scenic Design by Mark Wendland Costume Design by Brandin Baron Lighting Design by Jim Ingalls Music Direction by G. Scott Lacy Stage Management by Mark Tynan With Lizan Mitchell, Jonathan Fried, Brian Bryson, Ian Bedford, Jeanne Paulson, Kate Fuglei, Carson Elrod, Danielle Blum, Sidney Franklin, Emily Bergl, Christopher Wynkoop, Tom McGowan, Peter Bartlett, Susan Denaker, Hugh Bogan, Erik Johnson, Guillermo Aviles-Rodriguez, Alexandra Aufderheide, Jose Chavarry, Jim Chovik, Fred Harlow, David Johann Kim, Myra McWethy, Karen Schooley Performance dates: May 15 – June 17, 2001, Mandell Weiss Theatre The Collected Works of Billy the KidWest Coast PremiereWritten by Michael Ondaatje Directed by Kate Whoriskey & Des McAnuff Scenic Design by Mark Wendland Costume Design by Catherine Zuber Lighting Design by Rob Perry Sound Design by Michael Roth Original Music by Des McAnuff With Brett Beardslee, Susan Berman, Sean Bridges, Gary Cole, Nicole DeHuff, Presciliana Esparolini, Mike Genovese, Steve Gouveia, Shawn Hatosy, Bill Mesnik, Brian Vander Ark Performance dates: June 12 – July 15, 2001, Mandell Weiss Forum I Am My Own WifePage To Stage Workshop ProductionSubsequently produced on Broadway; winner of two 2004 Tony Awards including Best Play and the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Written and Directed by Doug Wright Scenic Design by Paul Eric Pape Costume Design by Rebecca Lustig Lighting Design by Shaoann Yo Sound Design by Casi Pacillo Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by M. William Shiner With Jefferson Mays Performance dates: July 15 – July 29, 2001, Mandell Weiss Forum Studio Be AggressiveWorld PremiereWritten by Annie Weisman Directed by Lisa Peterson Scenic Design by Rachel Hauck Costume Design by Audrey Fisher Lighting Design by Jim Ingalls Sound Design by Laura Grace Brown Dramaturgy by Carrie Ryan Stage Management by Elizabeth Lohr With Angela Goethals, Jennifer Cox, Mark Harelik, Linda Gehringer, Daisy Eagan, Joy Osmanski, Tamala Horbianski, Carly Kleiner Performance dates: July 24 – August 26, 2001, Mandell Weiss Forum The Laramie ProjectWritten by Moises Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski & the members of the Tectonic Theatre ProjectDirected by Moises Kaufman Scenic Design by Robert Brill Costume Design by Moe Schell Lighting Design by Betsy Adams Video Design by Martha Swetzoff Original Music by Peter Golub Stage Management by Steven Adler With James Asher, Stephen Belber, Amanda Gronich, Mercedes Herrero, John McAdams, Andy Paris, Greg Pierotti, Barbara Pitts, Kelli Simpkins Performance dates: July 31 – September 2, 2001, Mandell Weiss Theatre DivaWorld PremiereWritten by Howard Gould Directed by Neel Keller Scenic Design by Andrew Jackness Costume Design by Candice Donnelly Lighting Design by David Cuthbert Sound Design by Robbin Broad Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by M. William Shiner With Susan Blakely, Jere Burns, Jonathan Hogan, Tim Maculan, Paul Provenza, Tim Warmen Performance dates: September 13 – October 14, 2001, Mandell Weiss Forum Dracula, the MusicalWorld PremiereBroadway transfer Book and Lyrics by Christopher Hampton & Don Black Music by Frank Wildhorn From the novel by Bram Stoker Directed by Des McAnuff Scenic Design by John Arnone Costume Design by Catherine Zuber Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Sound Design by Tom Clark & Mark Menard Projection Design by Michael Clark Choreography by Mindy Cooper Musical Direction by Constantine Kitsopoulos Orchestrations by Doug Besterman & Michael Starobin Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman Stage Management by Frank Hartenstein With Joe Cassidy, Michael Cullen, Tom Flynn, Margaret Gates, Tom Hewitt, Chris Hoch, Emily Kosloski, Guy LeMonnier, Lynette Marrero, Tracy Miller, Lee Morgan, Jenn Morse, Amy Rutberg, Angelo Scolari, Jodi Stevens, Tom Stuart, Jenny Lynn Suckling, Sara Tobin, William Youmans Performance dates: October 9 – November 25, 2001, Mandell Weiss Theatre Ladybird: The Life and Times of a Roller Derby QueenPOP Tour ProductionWorld Premiere Commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse Written by Luis Alfaro Directed by Robert Castro Scenic Design by Rachel Hauck Costume Design by Liam O'Brien Sound Design by Casi Pacilio Dramaturgy by Shirley Fishman With Linda Castro, Jennifer Cruz, Carmen Taylor Performance dates: January 25 – March 15, 2002 2000Blood WeddingWritten by Federico García LorcaTranslation by David Johnston Directed by Mark Wing-Davey Set Design by Douglas Stein Costume Design by Marina Draghici Lighting Design by Michael Chybowski Music Direction by Jeff Nevin Music Coordinated and Compiled by Mark Wing-Davey Movement Coach: Jean Isaacs With Lina Acosta, Damian Baldet, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Christopher Burris, Ivonne Coll, Jennifer Smith DeCastroverde, Jonathan Del Arco, Anthony Diaz-Perez, Lindsay Frame, Maribel Gonzalez, Pietro Gonzalez, Robert Marcelo Jimenez, Maricela Ochoa, Bobby Plasencia, Winston J. Rocha, Onahoua Rodriguez, Jeanne Sakata Understudies: Lorena Herrera Performance Dates: May 30 - July 2, 2000, Mandell Weiss Theatre Lifegame*American PremiereKeith Johnstone's Lifegame featuring Improbable Theatre Direction and Design by Phelim McDermott, Lee Simpson and Julian Crouch Lighting Design and Operation by Colin Grenfell Consultant Director: Keith Johnstone With Niall Ashdown, Angela Clerkin, Julian Crouch, Guy Dartnell, Stella Duffy, Phelim McDermott, Toby Park, Lee Simpson and guests Performance Dates: June 6 - July 9, 2000, Mandell Weiss Forum Sheridan or Schooled in ScandalWorld PremiereWritten by David Grimm Directed by Mark Brokaw Set Design by Mark Wendland Costume Design by Annie Smart Lighting Design by Mark McCullough Sound Design by John Gromada With Christopher Burris, Maria Dizzia, Bairbre Dowling, Francesca Faridany, Sherman Howard, Charles Janasz, Trey Lyford, Robert Machray, Ray Reinhardt, Jeremy Shamos, Sandra Shipley, Alison Weller Performance Dates: July 18 - August 20, 2000, Mandell Weiss Theatre The Cosmonaut's Last Message to the WomanAmerican PremiereWritten by David Greig Directed by Neel Keller Set Design by Mark Wendland Costume Design by Christal Weatherly Lighting Design by Geoff Korf Sound Design by Darron West With Irina Bjorklund, John Feltch, Kurt Fuller, Gretchen Lee Krich, Mark Nelson, Jan Triska, Neil Vipond Performance Dates: August 1 - September 3, 2000, Mandell Weiss Forum Going to St. IvesWritten by Lee BlessingDirected by Maria Mileaf Set Design by Annie Smart Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward Lighting Design by Lenore Doxsee Original Music and Sound Design by Michael Roth With L. Scott Caldwell and Amy Morton Performance Dates: September 12 - October 15, 2000, Mandell Weiss Forum Thoroughly Modern MillieWorld Premiere Inspired by Richard Morris' Original Story and ScreenplayBook by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan New Music by Jeanine Tesori New Lyrics by Dick Scanlan Directed by Michael Mayer Choreography by Rob Ashford Set Design by David Gallo Costume Design by Robert Perdziola Lighting Design by Donald Holder Sound Design by Otts Munderloh With Randl Ask, Kate Baldwin, Joshua Bergasse, Sarah Uriarte Berry, Zina Camblin, Pat Carroll, Julie Connors, David Eggers, Nicole Foret, Sutton Foster, Matther Gasper, Gregg Goodbrod, Harriet Harris, Chanet Johnson, Francis Jue, Marc Kudisch, Joe Langworth, Matt Lashey, Michael Malone, Yusef Miller, Anne L. Nathan, Tina Ou, Tonya Pinkins, Noah Racey, Stephen Sable, Megan Sikora, Jim Stanek, Leigh-Anne Wencker Understudies: Rebecca Spear, Michael Tachaney, Michael Malone, Kat Baldwin, Joe Langworth, Noah Racey, Matt Lashey, Tina Ou, Gregg Goodbrod, Joshua Bergusse, Susan M. Haegner, Julie Connors, David Eggers, Megan Sikora, Matt Gaspar, Nicole Foret, Anne L. Nathan Performance Dates: October 10 - December 10, 2000, Mandell Weiss Theatre *Subsequently produced on Broadway, The Marquis Theater April 2002. Received six 2002 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Actress, Best Featured Actress, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations, Best Costume Design. POP Tour: Alice's Wild RideWorld Premiere, commissioned by La Jolla PlayhouseWritten by Karen Hartman Directed by Patrick McBride Set Design by Alice Andreini Costume Design by Brandin Baron Sound Design by Paul Peterson With Ayla Yarkut, Angela Farr, Don McClure, Terril Miller, Karla Kash, Lisel Gorell Performance Dates: January 24 - March 10, 2000 The Origin of Corn / El Origen de MaízPOP Tour Workshop World Premiere Commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse Written and Directed by Ralph Lee Translation by Robert Laughlin Costume Design by Suzanne Chesney Murals by Salvador R. Torres With Raul Cardona, Augustin Castañeda, Walter Pagan, Anthony Perez, Nicolás Peters, Rose-Yvonne Urias, Amber Wolfe Performance dates: January 26 - March 16, 20011999Oo-bla-deeWest Coast PremiereWritten by Regina Taylor Directed by Regina Taylor and Susan V. Booth Set Design by Donald Eastman Costume Design by Mara Blumenfeld Lighting Design by T.J. Gerckens Sound Design by Michael Bodeen With Jimi Antoine, Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Caroline Clay, Sabrina Le Beauf, Ernest Perry, Jr., Myra Lucretia Taylor, Jacqueline Williams Performance Dates: May 18 - June 20, 1999, Mandell Weiss Theatre LootWritten by Joe OrtonDirected by Neel Keller Set Design by Allen Moyer Costume Design by Annie Smart Lighting Design by Anne Militello Sound Design by Jeff Ladman With Fiona Gallagher, Trey Lyford, Nicholas Marcq, Tom McGowan, Matt McGrath, Nick Ullett Performance Dates: June 8 - July 11, 1999, Mandell Weiss Forum Jane EyreAmerican PremiereBook and Additional Lyrics by John Caird Music and Lyrics by Paul Gordon Directed by John Caird and Scott Schwartz Based on the Novel by Charlotte Brontë Set Design by John Napier Costume Design by Andreane Neofitou Lighting Design by Chris Parry Sound Design by Tom Clark and Mark Menard With Anne Allgood, Nell Balaban, James Barbour, Lauren Campbell, Elizabeth DeGrazia, Bruce Dow, Megan Drew, Kelly Felthous, Marguerite MacIntyre, Bill Nolte, Jayne Paterson, Don Richard, Tiffany Scarritt, Marla Schaffel, Joelle Shapiro, Mary Stout, Rachel Ulanet, Christopher Yates, Lee Zarrett Understudies: Megan Drew, Nell Balaban, Kell Felthous, Lauren Campbell, Christopher Yates Performance Dates: July 13 - September 5, 1999, Mandell Weiss Theatre Pretty FireSan Diego PremiereWritten and Performed by Charlayne Woodard Production Supervised by Michael Greif Set Design by Craig Siebels Lighting Design by James F. Ingalls Sound Design by Tony J. Martin Performance Dates: July 23 - August 29, 1999, Mandell Weiss Forum WonderlandWorld PremiereWritten by Chay Yew Directed by Lisa Peterson Set Design by Rachel Hauck Costume Design by Joyce Kim Lee Lighting Design by Geoff Korf With Tsai Chin, Joel de la Fuente, Alec Mapa, Sab Shimono Performance Dates: September 14 - October 17, 1999, Mandell Weiss Forum Sweet Bird of YouthWritten by Tennessee WilliamsDirected by Michael Greif Set Design by Mark Wendland Costume Design by Brandin Baron Lighting Design by James F. Ingalls Sound Design and Incidental Music by Jeremy Grody With Susan Denaker, Rosemary Garrison, Patricia Gebhard, Fred Harlow, Don Harvey, Jenni Kirk, Kyle Lemieux, Dohn Norwood, Pamela Payton-Wright, Grandison M. Phelps, lll, Elizabeth Reaser, Bridget Regan, David Riesenberg, Brian Sgambati, Michael Sullivan, Zander Teller, M. Emmet Walsh, Patrick Wilson, Willam Youmans Performance Dates: October 12 - November 14, 1999, Mandell Weiss Theatre POP Tour: The Flimflam ManAdapted by Melanie Marnich, commissioned by La Jolla PlayhouseDirected by Patrick McBride Costume Design by Robin Roberts Sound Design by Paul Peterson With Donna Marie Cory, Fred Harlow, Ayla Yarkut, Stephanie Potts Performance Dates: January 19 - March 12, 1999 1998NoraSan Diego PremiereAdapted by Ingmar Bergman Translated by Frederick J. Marker and Lise-Lone Marker Directed by Les Waters Set and Costume Design by Annie Smart Lighting Design by Chris Parry Sound Design by Jeff Ladman With Bill Camp, Gail Grate, Philip Kerr, Kellie Overbey and Douglas Weston. Understudies: Jennifer Kirk, David Kupchinsky Performance Dates: May 19 - June 21, 1998, Mandell Weiss Theatre Guitar Lessons: The Springhill Singing DisasterWest Coast PremiereWritten and Performed by Karen Trott Directed by Lonny Price Set Design by Derek McLane Costume Design by Gail Brassard Lighting Design by Phil Monat Sound Design by Tony J. Martin Based on Original Sound Design by Red Ramona Performance Dates: May 26 - June 28, 1998, Mandell Weiss Forum The Captain's Tiger: A Memoir for the StageWest Coast PremiereWritten by Athol Fugard Co-Directed by Athol Fugard and Susan Hilferty Set and Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by Malcolm Sturchio Original Lighting Design by Dennis Parichy Music Composed and Arranged by Lulu van der Walt Sound Design by Tony J. Martin With Athol Fugard, Felicity Jones and Tony Todd Understudies: Rosemary Garrison, Bill Largess, Carol Monda, Regi Davis, Dohn W. Norwood Jr. Performance Dates: July 7 - August 9, 1998, Mandell Weiss Theatre Produced at the Kennedy Center, Washington D.C. and at the Manhattan Theatre Club Improbable Theatre's 70 Hill LaneWest Coast PremiereWritten by Phelim McDermott Additional material by Guy Dartnell and Steve Tiplady Directed by Lee Simpson Designed by Julian Crouch Lighting Design and Production Management by Colin Grenfell Music Composed/Performed and Directed by Ben Park Improbable Theatre Produced by Nick Sweeting With Guy Dartnell, Phelim McDermott and Steve Tiplady Performance Dates: July 21 - August 23, 1998, Mandell Weiss Forum Light up The Sky50th Anniversary ProductionWritten by Moss Hart Directed by Neel Keller Set Design by Allen Moyer Costume Design by Michael Krass Lighting Design by David Klevens Sound Design by Jon Gottlieb With Robert Ari, Michael Bakkensen, Peter Bartlett, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Dena Dietrich, John Fiedler, Linda Gehringer, Richmond Hoxie, David Kupchinsky, Dohn Norwood, Angie Phillips and Barry Del Sherman Understudies: Natalie Griffith, Jim Choryck, David Kupchinsky Performance Dates: August 25 -September 27, 1998, Mandell Weiss Theatre DogeatersWorld PremiereWritten by Jessica Hagedorn Directed by Michael Greif Set Design by Loy Arcenas Costume Design by Brandin Baron Lighting Design by Kenneth Posner Sound Design by Mark Bennett Projection Design by Woo Art International With Melody Butiu, Ricardo Chavira, Christopher Donahue, Seth Gilliam, JoJo Gonzalez, Natalie Griffith, Alberto Isaac, Emily Kuroda, Tess Lina, Alec Mapa, John-Andrew Morrison, Sandra Oh, Ching Valdes-Aran, Bernard White and Lori Yeghiayan Understudies: Gina Honda, Robert Dahey, Jessica Damrow, Performance Dates: September 9 - October 11, Mandell Weiss Forum Produced at the Joseph Papp Public Theater, February 2001 POP Tour: Maricela de la luz Lights the WorldBy José RiveraDirected by Neel Keller Set and Costume Design by Robin Roberts Sound Design by Eric Ogilvie With Deanna Driscoll, Calixto Hernandez, Patrick McBride, Walter Murray, Jeannine Torres Performance Dates: January 21 -March 15, 1998 1997The Importance of Being EarnestWritten by Oscar WildeDirected by Les Waters Set and Costume Design by Annie Smart Lighting Design by James F. Ingalls Sound Design by Michael Roth With Peter Bartlett, Barnaby C. Carpenter, Veanne Cox, Christine Estabrook, Tom Fitzpatrick, Aimée Guillot, Paul H. Juhn, Jefferson Mays, Ursula Meyer Understudies: Jennifer Morris, Paul Juhn Performance Dates: May 13 - June 15, 1997, Mandell Weiss Theatre The School for WivesWritten by MoliereTranslated and Adapted by Paul Schmidt Directed by Neel Keller Set Design by Mark Wendland Costume Design by Allison Reeds Lighting Design by James F. Ingalls Original Music, Music Direction, and Sound Design by Michael Roth With Michi Barall, Kevin Bernston, Mark Danisovszky, Louis Fanucchi, Katie Grant, Rodney Scott Hudson, Ira Marks, Tom McGowan, Jacques C. Smith Understudies: Mary Cathrine Garrison, Chris Johnson, Kevin Berntson Performance Dates: June 10 - July 13, 1997, Mandell Weiss Forum RentWest Coast PremiereBook, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson Directed by Michael Greif Choreography by Marlies Yearby Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements by Tim Weil Music Direction by Robert Sprayberry Original Concept/Additional Lyrics by Billy Aronson Musical Arrangements by Steve Skinner Set Design by Paul Clay Costume Design by Angela Wendt Lighting Design by Blake Burba Sound Design by Steve Canyon Kennedy With Carla Bianco, Kevyn Brackett, Sharon Brown, Hallie Bulliet, Wilson Cruz, Monique Daniels, Laura Dias, D'Monroe, Neil Patrick Harris, Leigh Hetherington, Sla Iwamatsu, Mark Leroy Jackson, Owen Johnston II, Christian Mena, Ron Christopher Patric, Kenna Ramsey, Julia Santana, Andy Señor, Curt Skinner, Paul Oakley Stovall, Brent Davin Vance Swings: Sharon Brown, Paul Oakley Stovall, Carla Bianco, Hallie Bulleit, Monique Daniels, Laura Dias, Ron Patric, Brent Davin Vance, Andy Senor, Sala Iwamatsu, Kevyn Brackett, Owen Johnson II Performance Dates: July 1 - September 14, 1997, Mandell Weiss Theatre The Model ApartmentWritten by Donald MarguliesDirected by Mark Rucker Set Design by Christopher Acebo Costume Design by Katherine Roth Lighting Design by Blake Burba Music and Sound Design by Nathan Birnbaum With George Coe, Akili Prince, Rosemary Prinz, Roberta Wallach Performance Dates: July 22 - August 24, 1997, Mandell Weiss Forum Having Our SayWritten by Emily MannAdapted from the book by Sara L. Delany and A. Elizabeth Delany with Amy Hill Hearth Directed by Loretta Greco Set Design by Robert Brill Costume Design by V. Nadja Lancelot Lighting Design by Chris Parry Music and Sound Design by Nathan Birnbaum Projection Design by Marc I. Rosenthal Slide Production by Personal Creations Makeup Design by Molly O. McGrath With Micki Grant and Lizan Mitchell Understudies: Sylvia Thompson Performance Dates: September 9 - October 19, 1997, Mandell Weiss Forum HarmonyWorld PremiereMusic by Barry Manilow Book and Lyrics by Bruce Sussman Directed by David Warren Choreography by Charles Moulton With Danny Burstein, Mark Chmiel, James Clow, Trent DeLong, Thursday Farrar, Christiane Farr-Wersinger, Pascale Faye, Steven Goldstein, Sean Grant, Rebecca Luker, Lisa Mayer, Janet Metz, Jennifer Morris, Casey Nicholaw, Arte Phillips, Scott Robertson, Scott Robinson, Jessica Sheridan, Jodi Stevens, Tom Titone, Kiersten Van Horne, Thom Christopher Warren, Patrick Wilson, Kurt Ziskie Performance Dates: October 7 - November 23, 1997, Mandell Weiss Theatre 1997 Flash PerformancesVictoria Chaplin and Jean Baptiste Thierree in The Invisible Circle/Le Circle InvisiblePerformance Dates: December 10 - 21, Mandell Weiss Theatre 19962.5 Minute RideWorld PremiereWritten by Lisa Krion Directed by Lowry Marshall Set Design by Richard Ortenblad, Jr. Lighting Design by Trevor Norton Original Sound and Music by Dan Froot With Lisa Kron Performance Dates: September 24 - October 27, 1996, Mandell Weiss Forum *Subsequently produced at the Joseph Papp Public Theatre, March 1999 Yanks & FrogsCollaboratively produced, written, designed and directed by Theatre de la Jeune LuneMusic & Lyrics by Michael Koerner Additional Music & Lyrics by Christopher Bayes & Steven Epp Lighting Adapted for La Jolla Playhouse by Frederic Desbois With Sarah Agnew, Patricia Buckley, Stephen Cartmell, Barbra Berlvoitz Desbois, Steven Epp, Vincent Gracieux, Michel Lenz, Luverne Seiffert, Dominique Serrand, Joel Spence Performance Dates: September 20 - October 20, 1996, Mandell Weiss Theatre Happy DaysWritten by Samuel BeckettDirected by Robert Woodruff Set Design by Douglas Stein Costume Design by Jack Taggart Lighting Design by John Phillip Martin Sound Design by Michael McClung With Tom Fitzpatrick, Ruth Maleczech Performance Dates: August 6 - September 8, 1996, Mandell Weiss Forum *Subsequently produced Off-Broadway at PS 122 The Green BirdWest Coast PremiereWritten by Carlo Gozzi Translated by Albert Bermel, Ted Emery Original Music by Elliot Goldenthal Directed and Co-Designed by Julie Taymor Music Director by Richard Martinez Set Design by Christine Jones Costume Design by Constance Hoffman Lighting Design by Donald Holder Sound Design by Bob Bielecki Wigs and Makeup by Steven W. Bryant Mask and Puppet Design by Julie Taymor With Reg E. Cathey, Patricia Dunnock, Ned Eisenberg, Jan Leslie Harding, Stephen Kaplin, Lee Lewis, Amy Elizabeth McKenna, Kristina Nielsen, Sebastian Roche, Mike Ryan, Sophia Salguero, Priscilla Shanks, Derek Smith, Bruce Turk, Erico Villanueva, Andrew Weems Performance Dates: July 23 - August 25, 1996, Mandell Weiss Theatre Produced on Broadway in 2000 BoyWorld PremiereWritten by Diana Son Directed by Michael Greif Set and Costume Design by Mark Wendland Lighting Design by James F. Ingalls Sound Design by Darron L. West With Michi Barall, Kevin Berntson, Melody Butiu, Todd Cerveris, Robert Dorfman, Alyssa Lupo, Cynthia Martells, Amy Elizabeth McKenna, Andrea Renee Portes, Mike Ryan, James Saba, Damen Scranton Performance Dates: June 11 - July 14, 1996, Mandell Weiss Forum Valley SongWest Coast PremiereWritten by Athol Fugard Directed by Lisa Peterson Set Design by Loy Arcenas Costume Design by Norah Switzer Lighting Design by Brian Macdevitt Original Music by Didi Kriel With Akosua Busia and Max Wright Performance Dates: May 14 -June 15, 1996, Mandell Weiss Theatre 1996 Flash PerformancesBILL MAHR - June 29, 1996, Mandell Weiss TheatrePatrick Stewart in A CHRISTMAS CAROL Performance Dates: November 23 & 24, 1996, Mandell Weiss Theatre Mump & Smoot in SOMETHING Performance Dates: December 6 & 7, 1996, Mandell Weiss Theatre 1995The Invisible Circus/le Cirque InvisibleWest Coast PremiereCreated and Performed by Victoria Chaplin & Jean Baptiste Thierrée Wardrobe & Properties by Chantal Ravaud, Olivier Ernoult Lighting Operator: Laura de Bernardis Sound Operator: Carole Groia Performance Dates: May 4 - June 11, Mandell Weiss Theatre Cloud TectonicsWest Coast PremiereWritten by Jos¨ Rivera Directed by Tina Landau Set Design by Riccardo Hernandez Costume Design by Brandin Baron Lighting Design by Anne Militello Sound Design by Mark Bennett With Javi Mulero, Luis Antonio Ramos, Camilia Sanes Performance Dates: June 20 - July 16, Mandell Weiss Forum A Midsummer's Night DreamWritten by William ShakespeareDirected by Marion McClinton Set Design by Robert Brill Costume Design by Paul Tazewell Lighting Design by Christopher Akerlind Sound Design by Michael Bodeen Movement Coach: Marvette Knight With Duane Boutté, Joshua W. Coleman, Kent Davis, Loretta Devine, Carla Harting, Matthew Hoverman, Lisa Louise Langford, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Marissa Perez, Wendell Pierce, Akili Prince, Giovanni Pucci, Angela Reed, Erin Ryan, Keith Randolph Smith, Malcolm-Jamal Warner Performance Dates: July 11 - August 13, Mandell Weiss Theatre Slavs! Thinking About the Longstanding Problemsof Virtue & HappinessA Co-production with Mark Taper Forum West Coast Premiere Written by Tony Kushner Directed by Michael Greif Set & Costume Design by Mark Wendland Lighting Design by James F. Ingalls Original Music by Jill Jaffe Sound Design by Tony Martin & Jill Jaffe With Robin Bartlett, John Campion, Randy Danson, Jonathan Fried, Cristina Hussong and Callie Thorne Performance Dates: July 25 - August 27, Mandell Weiss Forum An Almost Holy PictureWorld PremiereWritten by Heather McDonald Directed by Michael Mayer Set Design by Michelle Riel Costume Design by Norah L. Switzer Lighting Design by Kevin Adams Sound Design and Original Music by Mitchell Greenhill With David Morse Performance Dates: September 12 - October 15, 1995 Mandell Weiss Forum *Subsequently produced in Baltimore February / March 1999 and on Broadway, Roundabout Theater, February 2002 Randy Newman's "Faust"World PremiereBook, Music, & Lyrics by Randy Newman Directed by Michael Greif Choreography by Lynne Taylor-Corbett Music Direction by Joseph Church Orchestration by Michael Roth Set Design by James Youmans Costume Design by Mark Wendland Lighting Design by Christopher Akerlind Sound Design by Steve Canyon Kennedy Projection Design by Alex W. Papalexis With H. Clent Bowers, Jonathan Brody, André Carthen, Joshua W. Coleman, Kurt Deutsch, Shelley Dickinson, Brian Evers, David Garrison, Melissa Haizlip, Erin Hill, Michael Hune, Melissa Jones, Ken Page, Marissa Pérez, Michael Potts, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Erin Ryan, Lindsay Marie Sablan, Sherie Rene Scott, Christopher Sieber, Bellamy Young Performance Dates: September 19 "" October 29, 1995, Mandell Weiss Theatre *Subsequently produced at Goodman Theatre in Chicago (September 20 -November 2, 1996) 1995 Flash PerformancesEric Bogosian in POUNDING NAILS IN THE FLOOR WITH MY FOREHEADPerformance Dates: April 7 & 8, Mandell Weiss Theatre Penn & Teller in PENN & TELLER Performance Dates: November 28 - December 3, Mandell Weiss Theatre Spalding Gray in Skiing to New England or It's a Slippery Slope (a work-in-progress) Performance Dates: December 13 - 16, Mandell Weiss Theatre, and Spalding Gray in Interviewing the Audience Performance Dates: December 17, Mandell Weiss Theatre 1994HarveyLa Jolla Playhouse presents The Seattle Repertory Theatre productionWritten by Mary Chase Directed by Douglas Hughes Scenic Design by Hugh Landwehr Costume Design by Linda Fisher Lighting Design by Greg Sullivan Music by Michael Roth Sound Design by Steven M. Klein With Katie Forgette, Avril Gentles, Kevin C. Loomis, Glenn Mazen, Peggy O'Connell, Marianne Own, Peggy Pope, Angela Reed, Tom Spiller, Rick Tutor, Jeff Weiss, Christopher Evan Welch Performance Dates: May 17 - June 19, Mandell Weiss Theatre The Triumph of LoveWest Coast PremiereWritten by Marivaux A new translation by James Magruder Directed by Lisa Peterson Scenic Design by Marina Draghici Costume Design by Jack Taggart Lighting Design by Tim Becker Music and Sound Design by Michael Roth With Tony Amendola, Beth Dixon, Paul Giamatti, David Hunt, Silas Weir Mitchell, Angie Phillips, Laurie Williams Performance Dates: June 14 - August 13, Mandell Weiss Forum. (in repertory with Thérése Raquin) Théresé RaquinWest Coast PremiereWritten by Neal Bell Based on the novel by Emile Zola Directed by Michael Greif Scenic Design by Marina Draghici Costume Design by Mark Wendland Lighting Design by Kenneth Posner Sound Design by Nathan Brinbaum With Tony Amendola, Kent Davis, Beth Dixon, Paul Giamatti, David Hunt, Silas Weir Mitchell, Angie Phillips, Laurie Williams Performance Dates: July 5 - August 21, Mandell Weiss Forum. (in repertory with Triumph of Love) *Subsequently produced at the Classic Stage Company in New York, Winter, 1997 - 1998 The Good Person of SetzuanWorld PremiereWritten by Bertolt Brecht Adapted by Tony Kushner Directed by Lisa Peterson Original Music and Lyric Adaptation by David Hidalgo and Louie Perez Musical Direction by Doug Wieselman Scenic Design by Robert Brill Costume Design by Candice Donnelly Lighting Design by James F. Ingalls Sound Design by Michael Roth With Chris de Oni, Matthew Henerson, Lou Diamond Phillips, Diane Rodriguez, Maria Striar, Alison Tatlock, Francine Torres, Ching Valdes-Aran, Gedde Watanabe, Isiah Whitlock, Jr., K. David Wiater, Charlayne Woodard Performance Dates: July 26 - August 28, 1994, Mandell Weiss Theatre Mump & Smoot in "Ferno"West Coast PremiereWritten, Created, and Performed by Michael Kennard and John Turner Directed by Karen Hines Scenic Design by Campbell Manning Lighting Design by Michel Charbonneau Music and Sound Effects by David Hines Movement Coach: Fiona Griffiths Performance Dates: August 30 - October 2, Mandell Weiss Forum How to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingMusic and Lyrics by Frank LoesserBook by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, and Willie Gilbert Based on the book by Shepherd Mead Directed by Des McAnuff Choreography by Wayne Cilento Music Direction and Vocal Arrangements by Ted Sperling Orchestrations by Danny Troob Scenic Design by John Arnone Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Video Design by Batwin + Robin Productions, Inc. Sound Design by Steve Canyon Kennedy With Randl Ask, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Kevin Bogue, Matthew Broderick, Maria Calabrese, Walter Cronkite, Tom Flynn, Jonathan Freeman, Jack Hayes, Rebecca Holt, Jay Aubrey Jones, Nancy Lemenager, Dawnn Lewis, Kristi Lynes, Robert Mandan, Luba Mason, Martin Moran, Megan Mullally, Aiko Nakasone, William Ryall, Ernie Sabella, Jerome Vivona, Lillias White, Carla Renata Williams Performance Dates: October 22 - December 4, Mandell Weiss Theatre Produced at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. (opened February, 1995), and on Broadway at the Richard Rogers Theatre ( March, 1995) 1994 Flash PerformancesPatrick Stewart in A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles DickensPerformance Dates: December 4 - 5, Mandell Weiss Theatre Penn & Teller in PENN & TELLER Performance Dates: March 21 - 22, Mandell Weiss Theatre AVNER THE ECCENTRIC Performance Date: April 10, Mandell Weiss Theatre SANDRA BERNHARD West Coast Premiere Performance Dates: June 23 - 25, Mandell Weiss Theatre Spalding Gray in GRAY'S ANATOMY Performance Dates: September 8 -11, Mandell Weiss Theatre 1994 Production for Young Audiences: Boc'n!Featuring CHILDSPLAY Children's Theatre CompanyPerformance Date: May 21, Mandell Weiss Forum 1993Children of Paradise: Shooting a DreamWest Coast PremiereCollaboratively produced by Theatre de la Jeune Lune Written by Steven Epp, Felicity Jones, Dominique Serrand and Paul Walsh Based on the work of Marcel Carné and Jacques Prévert Directed by Dominique Serrand Scenography by Vincent Gracieux Music by Chandler Poling Lighting Design by Frederic Desbois Costume Design by Trina Mrnak With Michael Collins, Sarah Corzatt, Barbra Berlovitz Desbois, John Clark Donahue, Darcey Engen, Steven Epp, Laura Esping, Vincent Gracieux, Nancy Hogetvedt, Aimée Jacobson, Eric Jensen, Felicity Jones, Ben Kernan, Angie Lewis, Daniel Nelson, Robert Rosen, Danny Schmitz, Charles Schuminski, Luverne Seifert, Dominique Serrand, Rachel Wapnick Performance Dates: May 14 - June 13, Mandell Weiss Theatre Arms and the ManWritten by George Bernard ShawDirected by Lisa Peterson Set Design by Robert Brill Costume Design by Christina Haatainen Lighting Design by Chris Kortum Music and Sound Design by Michael Roth With Mario Arrambide, Ivonne Coll, Micha Espinosa, Chris Flanders, Mark Harelik, Sevanne Kassarjian, Cynthia Nixon, Jan Triska, Will Warren, Andrew Weems Performance Dates: June 22 - August 15, Mandell Weiss Forum (in repertory with THE HAIRY APE) The Hairy ApeWritten by Eugene O'NeillDirected by Matthew Wilder Set Design by Robert Brill Costume Design by Cynthia Bolin Lighting Design by David S. Thayer Music and Sound Design by Michael Roth With Mario Arrambide, Ivonne Coll, Micha Espinosa, Chris Flanders, Mark Harelik, Sevanne Kassarjian, Jan Triska, Will Warren, Andrew Weems Performance Dates: July 13 - August 22, Mandell Weiss Forum (in repertory with ARMS AND THE MAN) Luck, Pluck & VirtueWorld PremiereWritten and Directed by James Lapine Based upon A Cool Million by Nathaniel West Set Design by Adrianne Lobel Costume Design by Martin Pakledinaz Lighting Design by Chris Parry Music Design by Allen Shawn Sound Design by Michael Roth With David Barrera, P.J. Brown, George Coe, Neil Patrick Harris, Adrianne Krstansky, Meg MacCary, Dan Moran, Marge Redmond, Ming-Na Wen Performance Dates: July 27 - August 29, 1993, Mandell Weiss Theatre The MissionCollaboratively produced by Culture ClashWritten by Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas, and Herbert Siguenza Directed by Tony Curiel Set Design by Victoria Petrovich Lighting Design by José Lopez Costume Design by Herbert Siguenza Sound Design by Richard Montoya and Ric Salinas Video by Culture Clash With Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas, Herbert Siguenza Performance Dates: September 7 - October 10, Mandell Weiss Forum Sweet & Hot: The Songs of Harold ArlenWest Coast PremiereMusic by Harold Arlen Lyrics by Harold Arlen, Truman Capote, Ira Gershwin, E.Y. Harburg, Ted Koehler, Johnny Mercer, Leo Robin, Billy Rose and Jack Yellen Conceived and Directed by Julianne Boyd Choreography by Hope Clarke Musical Direction and Arrangements by Danny Holgate Set Design by Kenneth Foy Costume Design by David C. Woolard Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Sound Design by Stephen Erb Produced in association with the Berkshire Theatre Festival With Terry Burrell, Allen Hidalgo, Jacquey Maltby, Monica Pege, Brian Quinn, Lance Roberts Performance Dates: September 21 -October 31, Mandell Weiss Theatre ** April 22, 1993, La Jolla Playhouse received the Tony Award for outstanding American regional theatre. 1992The Glass MenagerieBy Tennessee WilliamsDirected by Douglas Hughes Set Design by Andrei Both Costume Design by David C. Woolard Lighting Design by Peter Maradudin Music and Sound Design by Michael Roth Dramaturgy by Elissa Adams With Jane Adams, Randle Mell, Matt Mulhern, Marion Ross Performance dates: May 5 - June 14, Mandell Weiss Theatre Le Petomane — A Comedy of AirsWorld PremiereConceived by The Flying Karamazov Brothers and Robert Woodruff Written by Paul Magid Le Petomane's Act Written by Howard Jay Patterson Directed by Robert Woodruff Set Design by Douglas Stein Costume Design by Susan Hilferty and Candice Cain Lighting Design by John Martin Music Composed by Doug Wieselman Sound Design by James LeBrecht Ballet Choreography by Doug Elkins Film Production by Barb Mikulak With Paul Magid, Howard Jay Patterson, Michael Preston, Sam Williams Performance Dates: June 10 - July 12, 1992, Mandell Weiss Forum The Who's TommyA New Theatrical VersionAmerican Premiere Composed and Written by Pete Townshend Adapted for the Stage by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff Directed by Des McAnuff Choreography by Wayne Cilento Musical Supervision and Direction by Joseph Church Orchestrations by Steve Margoshes Set Design by John Arnone Costume Design by David C. Woolard Lighting Design by Frances Aronson Sound Design by Steve Kennedy Projections by Wendall Harrington Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With Anthony Barrile, Nicky Carin, Michael Cerveris, Jonathan Dokuchitz, Rick Fitts, Tom Flynn, Dennis Fox, Cheryl Freeman, Trisha Gooch, David Harris, Christian Hoff, Paul Kandel, Donnie Kehr, Lisa Leguillou, Anthony Marciona, Marcia Mitzman, Lee Morgan, Hilary Morse, Nino Pamaran, Rain Pryor, Alice Ripley, Scott Ripley, Carly Jane Steinborn Performance Dates: July 1 - October 4, 1992, Mandell Weiss Theatre *Subsequently produced on Broadway, St. James Theatre (opened April 22, 1993), and on a national tour (opened October 13, 1993). Received five 1993 Tony Awardsfor Best Director, Best Choreographer, Best Score (tie with Kiss of the Spider Woman), Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design. What the Butler SawWritten by Joe OrtonDirected by Michael Greif Set Design by John Arnone Costume Design by Janice Benning Lighting Design by David S. Thayer Sound Design by Jeff Ladman Dramaturg by Elissa Adams With Joel Brooks, Don Harvey, Kate Mulgrew, Bill Raymond, Kellie Waymire, Max Wright Performance Dates: July 21 - August 30, Mandell Weiss Forum PlaylandAmerican PremiereA Co-productionwith Atlanta's Alliance Theatre Company Written and Directed by Athol Fugard Associate Director, Set and Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by Dennis Parichy Sound Design by David Budries With Larry Golden, Ben Halley, Jr. Performance Dates: August 25 - October 2, La Jolla Playhouse downtown at the Lyceum Stage MarisolWritten by José RiveraDirected by Tina Landau and THE SWAN By Elizabeth Egloff Directed by Lisa Peterson Set Design by Robert Brill Costume Design by Janice Benning Lighting Design by John Martin Original Music and Sound Design by John Gromada Dramaturgy by Elissa Adams and Robert Blacker With Susan Berman, Micha Espinosa, David Fenner, Cordelia Gonzalez, Michael Harris, Robert A. Owens, Amy Scholl, Esther Scott, Joseph Urla Performance Dates (in repertory): September 8 - October 18, Mandell Weiss Forum Much Ado About NothingWritten by William ShakespeareDirected by Des McAnuff Set Design by Robert Brill Costume Design by David C. Woolard Lighting Design by Chris Parry Music and Sound Design by Michael Roth Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With Bryan Bevell, David Brisbin, Michael Cerveris, Clarence Felder, David Fenner, Clement Fowler, Monique Fowler, Mark Harelik, David Harris, Rodney Scott Hudson, Laura Innes, James Jaboro, Tim Perez, Scott Ripley, Tonia Rowe, Kellie Waymire Performance Dates: October 20 "" November 29, Mandell Weiss Theatre 1991Three SistersWritten by Anton ChekhovTranslated by Jean-Claude van Itallie Directed by Des McAnuff Set Design by John Arnone Costume Design by Patricia McGourty Lighting Design by Peter Maradudin Music and Sound Design by Michael Roth Sound Design by Kenneth Ted Bible Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With Susan Berman, Phoebe Cates, Michael Constantine, George Hall, Michael Harris, Laura Innes, Bruce Ladd, Mitchell Lichtenstein, Jon Lovitz, Michael McGuire, Robert Picardo, Karenjune Sanchez, Josh Sebers, Nancy Travis, Kate Wilkinson Performance Dates: May 7 - June 16, Mandell Weiss Theatre FortinbrasWorld PremiereThe Inaugural Production of the Mandell Weiss Forum Commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse Written by Lee Blessing Directed by Des McAnuff Set Design by Robert Brill Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by Chris Parry Music Composed and Performed by Michael Roth Sound Design by Kenneth Ted Bible and Michael Roth Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With Devon Allen, Ralph Bruneau, William Cain, James Crawford, Jonathan Freeman, Paul Gutrecht, Daniel Jenkins, James Kiernan, Laura Linney, Archer Martin, Jefferson Mays, Don Reilly, Josh Sebers, Kim C. Walsh Performance Dates: June 18 - July 28, 1991, Mandell Weiss Forum The Regard of Flight and the Clown BagatellesWritten by Bill Irwinin collaboration with M.C. O'Connor, Doug Skinner and Nancy Harrington Original Music by Doug Skinner Set Design by Vincent Mountain Lighting Design by Nancy Schertler With Bill Irwin, M.C. O'Connor, Doug Skinner Performance Dates: July 2 - August 11, Mandell Weiss Theatre The Heliotrope BouquetBy Scott Joplin & Louis ChauvinWest Coast Premiere Written by Eric Overmyer Directed by Stan Wojewodski, Jr. Set Design by Christopher Barreca Costume Design by Catherine Zuber Lighting Design by Richard Pilbrow Sound Design by Janet Kalas Music Direction by Dwight Andrews Choreography by Donald Byrd Dramaturgy by James Magruder and Mona Heinze With Ellen M. Bethea, Linda Cavell, SaMi Chester, John Cothran Jr., Denise Diggs, Judyann Elder, June Jones, Victor Mack, Robert A. Owens, F. William Parker, Keith Randolph Smith Produced in collaboration with Center Stage, Baltimore, Maryland Perfomance Dates: August 6 - September 15, Mandell Weiss Forum A Lesson from AloesWritten and Directed by Athol FugardSet Design by Susan Hilferty and Douglas Stein Costume Design by Andrea Singer Lighting Design by Dennis Parichy With Athol Fugard, Bennet Guillory, Maria Tucci Performance Dates: August 20 - September 29, Mandell Weiss Theatre Elmer GantryWest Coast PremiereBook by John Bishop Music by Mel Marvin Lyrics by Bob Satuloff Based on the novel Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis Directed by Des McAnuff Choreography by Marcia Milgrom Dodge Music Supervisor & Direction by Ted Sperling Orchestrations by Michael Gibson Incidental Music by Wayne Abravanel Set Design by Heidi Landesman Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by Chris Parry Sound Design by Scott Lehrer Fight Direction by Steve Rankin Dramaturgy by James Magruder With Adrian Bailey, Stephen Breithaupt, James Crawford, Lynette Dupre, Tom Flynn, Jody Gelb, Mark Harelik, Gordon G. Jones, James Kiernan, Bruce Ladd, Juliet Lambert, Heather Lee, Darlene Love, Kenneth Marshall, Judith Moore, Michael Mulheren, Michael O'Gorman, Sharon Scruggs, Josh Sebers, Douglas Sills, Barry J. Tarallo, Ross Wachsman, Kim C. Walsh, Jennifer Leigh Warren, Wade Williams Performance Dates: October 15 - December 8, Mandell Weiss Theatre 1990The Cherry OrchardWritten by Anton ChekhovEnglish Translation by Elisaveta Lavrova Directed by Tom Moore Set Design by Heidi Landesman Costume Design by Robert Blackman Lighting Design by Peter Maradudin Music Composed by John McKinney and Mel Marvin Sound Design by Stephen Erb and James LeBrecht Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker Choreography by Jean Isaacs With Dion Anderson, William Ball, Robert Cornthwaite, Mia Dillon, Peter Frechette, Cheryl Giannini, Molly Hagan, Luther Hanson, Mark Harelik, Tracey Leigh, John McAdams, Zaraawar Mistry, Lynn Redgrave, William Youmans Performance Dates: May 8 - June 17, Mandell Weiss Theatre Life During WartimeWorld PremiereWritten by Keith Reddin Directed by Les Waters Set Design by Loy Arcenas Costume Design by David C. Woolard Lighting Design by Stephen Strawbridge Sound Design by John Kilgore Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With Tony Amendola, Josh Hamilton, Colette Kilroy, Leslie Lyles, Stephen Markle, Jefferson Mays, Kari McGee, Talbert Morton Performance Dates: June 6 - July 29, 1990, The Warren Theatre A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the ForumCo-produced with Orange County Performing Arts CenterBook by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart Based on the Plays of Plautus Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Directed by Des McAnuff Choreography by Wayne Cilento Musical Staging by Des McAnuff and Wayne Cilento Musical Direction and Supervision by Ted Sperling New Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin Dance Music Arrangements by Mark Hummel Incidental Music by Ted Sperling and Steven Freeman Slapstick and Clown Coach: Jeff Gordon Set Design by John Arnone Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by Brenda Berry Sound Design by John Kilgore Dramaturgy by James Magruder With Fred Anderson, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Ralph Bruneau, Mindy Cooper, Wendy Edmead, Pamela Everett, Jonathan Freeman, George Hall, Paul Keith, Cindi Klinger, Barry Lee, George McDaniel, Pat Moya, Tom Nelis, Ernie Sabella, Liz Torres, Pamela Winslow, Christina Youngman Performance Dates: July 3 - August 12, 1990, Mandell Weiss Theatre * Moved to Orange County Performing Arts Center (August 17 - 26) Don Quixote de La JollaWorld PremiereWritten by Eric Overmyer Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' novel Don Quixote Original Conception by Geoff Hoyle Created in Collaboration with Robert Dorfman, Geoff Hoyle, Gina Leishman, Ellen McElduff, Stan Wojewodski, Jr. Directed by Stan Wojewodski Jr. Set Design by Neil Patel Costume Design by Christine Dougherty Sound Design by James LeBrecht Lighting Design by Stephen Strawbridge Dramaturgy by James Magruder With Robert Dorfman, Geoff Hoyle, Jonah Hoyle, Gina Leishman, Ellen McElduff Performance Dates: August 7 - September 16, 1990, The Warren Theatre My Children! My Africa!Written and Directed by Athol FugardSet Design by Douglas Stein and Susan Hilferty Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by Dennis Parichy Sound Design by James LeBrecht With Sterling Macer, Jr., Brock Peters, Nancy Travis Performance Dates: August 21 - September 30, Mandell Weiss Theatre * Moved to Los Angeles' Henry Fonda Theatre and the Los Angeles Theatre Center Twelfth NightWritten by William ShakespeareDirected by Des McAnuff Set Design by Neil Patel Costume Design by Christina Haatainen Lighting Design by Chris Parry Music for Scenes Composed & Performed by Michael Roth Music for Songs by Michael Roth & Des McAnuff Sound Design by Stephen Erb Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker Vocal Coach: Catherine Fitzmaurice Fight Direction by Peter Moore With Mark Bramhall, Clarence Felder, Orna Gil, Molly Hagan, Ben Halley, Jr., Katherine Hiler, Daniel Jenkins, Tracey Leigh, Evan MacKenzie, Jefferson Mays, Kari McGee, Zaraawar Mistry, James Morrison, Shanga K. Parker, Lisa Pelikan, Dan Wingard, William Youmans Performance Dates: October 9 - November 18, Mandell Weiss Theatre 1989The Grapes of WrathA La Jolla Playhouse presentation of a Steppenwolf Theatre Company productionBased on the Novel by John Steinbeck Adapted and Directed by Frank Galati Set and Lighting Design by Kevin Rigdon Costume Design by Erin Quigley and Kevin Rigdon Original Music Composed and Directed by Michael Smith Sound Design by Rob Milburn Dance Staging by Peter Amster Fight Choreography by Michael Sokoloff Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With Jessica Black, Robert Breuler, Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Keith Byron-Kirk, Kevin Connell, Ron Crawford, Nathan Davis, Mark W. Deakins, Marc Delin, Leelai Demoz, Jessica Grossman, Tom Irwin, Terry Kinney, David Ledingham, Nancy Lollar, Terrance MacNamara, Sally Murphy, James Moah, Lucina Paquet, Jeff Perry, Molly Powell, Rondi Reed, Theodore Schulz, Willy Schwarz, Eric Simonson, Gary Sinise, L.J. Slavin, Lois Smith, Michael Smith, Rick Snyder, Miriam Sturm, Skipp Sudduth, Karen Tallerday, Jim True, Alan Wilder Performance Dates: May 9 - June 17, 1989,Mandell Weiss Theatre * Subsequently produced at London's Royal National Theatre and at Broadway's Cort Theater; Broadway production presented on PBS's "American Playhouse" (March 22, 1991) NebraskaWorld PremiereWritten by Keith Reddin Directed by Les Waters Set Design by Loy Arcenas Costume Design by David C. Woolard Lighting Design by Stephen Strawbridge Sound Design by John Kilgore Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With Robin Bartlett, Susan Berman, Adam Coleman Howard, Barbara Howard, Rob Knepper, John Cameron Mitchell, James Rebhorn Performance Dates: June 20 - July 30, 1989, The Warren Theatre * Subsequently produced by Chicago's American Blues Theater and New York City's Naked Angels Theatre Dangerous Games — Two Tango PiecesWorld PremiereA La Jolla Playhouse, American Music Theater Festival and Spoleto Festival U.S.A. production Music by Astor Piazzolla Lyrics by William Finn Book by Jim Lewis & Graciela Daniele Conceived, Choreographed and Directed by Graciela Daniele Set Design by Tony Straiges Costume Design by Patricia Zipprodt Lighting Design by Peggy Eisenhauer Sound Design by Otts Munderloh Fight Direction by Tango by B.H. Barry and Orfeoby Luis Perez With Ken Ard, Rene Ceballos, Adrienne Hurd, Philip Jerry, Diana Laurenson, John Mineo, Gregory Mitchell, Dana Moore, Elizabeth Mozer, Roumel Reaux, Malinda Shaffer, Marc Villa, Danyelle Weaver Performance Dates: June 27 - August 6, 1989, Mandell Weiss Theatre * Moved to San Francisco (The Bayview Opera House, September 1989) and Broadway (October 10 - 21, 1989) Down the RoadWorld Premiere, commissioned by La Jolla PlayhouseWritten by Lee Blessing Directed by Des McAnuff Set Design by Neil Patel Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by Peter Maradudin Composed by Michael Roth Sound Design by John Kilgore With Susan Berman, Jonathan Hogan, James Morrison Performance Dates: August 8 - September 17, 1989 * Subsequently produced by Humana Festival/Actors Theatre of Louisville (March 1991) The MisanthropeA La Jolla Playhouse and Goodman Theatre productionWritten by Molière in a New Version by Neil Bartlett Directed by Robert Falls Set Design by George Tsypin Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by James F. Ingalls Composition and Sound Design by Rob Milburn Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With William Brown, John Douglas Carlie, Kim Cattrall, Del Close, David Darlow, Christina Haag, David Alan Novak, Peggy Roeder Performance Dates: August 15 - September 24, Mandell Weiss Theatre *Subsequently produced at Chicago's Goodman Theatre MacbethPresented in association with the UCSD Deptartment of TheatreWritten by William Shakespeare Directed by Des McAnuff Set Design by John Arnone Costume Design by Deborah M. Dryden Lighting Design by Chris Parry Music and Sound Design by Stephen LeGrand and Eric Drew Feldman Fight Choreography by Erik Fredricksen Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With Vaughn Armstrong, Robert Beltran, Jessica Black, Danny Burstein, Mark W. Deakins, Marc Delin, Tracey Ellis, Philip Harrison, Dudley Knight, Peter Kybart, Donald Sage Mackay, Kate Malin, Jefferson Mays, Stuart McLean, Randle Mell, Patrick Miller, Tom Nelis, Steven Rider, Rebecca Schull, Louis Seitchik, Emilie Talbot, William Verderber, John Vickery, John Walcutt, Johnny Warriner, Barbara Williams Performance Dates: October 10 -November 19, Mandell Weiss Theatre La Jolla Playhouse receives special San Diego Theatre Critics Circle award "for Outstanding Achievement for choosing and sustaining a standard of artistic integrity invaluable as a catalyst in San Diego's emerging theatre renaissance" POP Tour: THE MAN WHO HAD NO STORYA Musical Adventure for Young AudiencesWritten and adapted by Oana-Marie Hock Directed by James Martin Music by Michael Roth With Zar Acayan, Charles Douglass, Luzmaria Garcia and Alice McMasters Performance Dates: 1989 1988Once in a LifetimeWritten by Moss Hart and George S. KaufmanDirected by Stephen Zuckerman Set Design by Bob Shaw Costume Design by Susan Denison Geller Lighting Design by Richard Winkler Music Design by Michael Roth Sound Design by Michael Roth and Stephen Erb Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With Ralph Bruneau, Marylouise Burke, William Duff-Griffin, David Marshall Grant, Nicholas Hormann, Lisa Langlois, Jeri Leer, Gloria Mann, Gregory Millar, Natalia Nogulich, Cristine Rose, Tavis Ross, David Wohl, Mary Catherine Wright, Ann Yen, Sonja Albrechtzen, Mark Cherniack, Patrick Miller, Jim Morlino, Regina Byrd Smith, Margaret Stewart, Andrew Weems, Sean Whitesell Performance Dates: May 17 - June 26, Mandell Weiss Theatre Two RoomsWorld Premiere, commissioned by La Jolla PlayhouseWritten by Lee Blessing Directed by Des McAnuff Set Design by Marjorie Bradley Kellogg Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by Peter A. Kaczorowski Music by Michael Roth Sound Design by Serge Ossorguine Video Production by Dennis McNabb Slide Photography by Harry Hendrickson With Jon De Vries, Jo Henderson, Brent Jennings, Amanda Plummer Performance Dates: June 21 - July 31, 1988, The Warren Theatre LuluWritten by Frank WedekindA New Translation and Adaptation by Roger Downey, commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse Directed by Sharon Ott Set Design by John Arnone Costume Design by Deborah M. Dryden Lighting Design by Peter Maradudin Music and Sound Design by Stephen LeGrand and Eric Drew Feldman Dramaturgy by Walter Bilderback With Humbert Allen Astredo, Elizabeth Berridge, Jessica Black, Ellen Crawford, Robert Gray, William Newman, Phillip Reza, Peter Silbert, Lenny Von Dohlen, Harris Yulin, Richard Zobel Performance Dates: July 5 - August 7, Mandell Weiss Theatre * Subsequently produced at Berkeley Repertory Theatre The Fool ShowSouth Coast PremiereConceived, Written and Performed by Geoff Hoyle Set Design by Rob Murphy Lighting Design by Peter Kaczorowski Sound Design by Stephen Erb Performance Dates: August 9 - September 18, The Warren Theatre * Subsequently produced in New York City and throughout the U.S. as FEAST OF FOOLS 80 DaysWorld Premiere, commissioned by La Jolla PlayhouseMusic and Lyrics by Ray Davies Book by Snoo Wilson Directed by Des McAnuff Conceived by Ray Davies, Des McAnuff & Snoo Wilson Inspired by Jules Verne's novel, Around the World in Eighty Days Choreography by Dianne McIntyre Musical Supervision by Danny Troob Musical Direction by Jonny Bowden Orchestrations by Robby Merkin Vocal Arrangements by Danny Troob and Jonny Bowden Incidental Music by Ada Janik Set Design by Douglas W. Schmidt Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by David F. Segal Sound Design by John Kilgore Masks by Christina Haatainen Mask/Movement Specialist: Jared Sakren Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With Brooks Almy, Don Amendolia, Matthew Eaton Bennett, Stephen Bogardus, Yamil Borges, Jay Garner, Randy Graff, Ernest Harada, Scott Harlan, Paul Kandel, Timothy Landfield, Scotch Ellis Loring, Deborah Nishimura, Lannyl Stephens, Cynthia Vance, Matthew Wright, Risa Benson, Kevin Connell, Karen Gedissman, Mindy Hull, Sylvia MacCalla, Jim Morlino, Andrew Weems, Christopher Zelno Performance Dates: August 23 - October 9, 1988, Mandell Weiss Theatre 1987The MatchmakerWritten by Thornton WilderDirected by Des McAnuff Set Design by Michael Yeargan Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by Richard Riddell Music by Michael Roth Sound Design by Serge M. Ossorguine Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With Susan Berman, Ralph Bruneau, Michael Genovese, Barbara Howard, Linda Hunt, Cheryl McFadden, Kenneth McMillan, Keith Reddin, Tavis Ross, Rebecca Schull, Rocco Sisto, Arthur Wagner, Monica Buckley, Deryl Caitlin, Giovanni Felicioni, Craig Green, Corey Grindle, Lisa Leaverton, John McAdams, Theresa McCarthy, Carolyn Sweeney, Matthew Wright Performance Dates: May 26 - June 27, Mandell Weiss Theatre Hedda GablerWritten by Henrik IbsenA new translation by Gerry Bamman and Irene B. Berman Commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse Directed by Emily Mann Set Design by Thomas Lynch Costume Design by Jennifer von Mayrhauser Lighting Design by Pat Collins Music and Sound Design by Michael Roth Dramaturgy by Walter Bilderback With Gerry Bamman, Nicholas Hormann, Natalia Nogulich, William Russ, Sylvia Short, Margot Stevenson, Clare Wren Performance Dates: June 30 - August 1, The Warren Theatre A Walk in the WoodsPresented in association with The Yale Repertory TheatreWest Coast Premiere Written by Lee Blessing Directed by Des McAnuff Set Design by Bill Clarke Costume Design by Ellen V. McCartney Lighting Design by Richard Riddell Music by Michael Roth Sound Design by G. Thomas Clark Dramaturgy by Walter Bilderback With Michael Constantine, Lawrence Pressman Performance Dates: July 14 - August 15, Mandell Weiss Theatre * Subsequently produced on Broadway at the Booth Theater (February - April, 1988), throughout the U.S., in Moscow and in Vilnius, Lithuania (January 1990) School for WivesWritten by MoliereEnglish Verse Translation by Richard Wilbur Directed by Mark Lamos Set Design by John Arnone Costume Design by Martin Pakledinaz Lighting Design by Peter A. Kaczorowski Sound Design by John Kilgore With James Avery, Gerry Bamman, Robert Cornthwaite, Arthur Hanket, Olivia Virgil Harper, Barbara Howard, William Roesch, Campbell Scott, Andrew Weems Performance Dates: August 11 - September 12, The Warren Theatre * Subsequently produced at Hartford Stage Company The TempestWritten by William ShakespeareDirected by Robert Woodruff Set Design by Douglas Stein Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by Stephen Strawbridge Music by Paul Dresher Sound Design by Jay Cloidt Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With Christian Baskous, Shawn Elliot, Albert Farrar, Michael Genovese, Castulo Guerra, Christopher McCann, Deirdre O'Connell, Jaime Sanchez, Larry B. Scott, Howie Seago, Regina Taylor, John Flood, Suzanne McCall, Berke McKelvey, Bruce McKenzie, Regina Smith, Maggie Stewart Performance Dates: August 25 - September 26, Mandell Weiss Theatre POP Tour: Silent EdwardBook, Music, Lyrics by Des McAnuffDirected by David Warren Set Design by John Arnone Music by Michael Roth Costume Design by Suzanne Cranfill A special La Jolla Playhouse engagement played Dec. 27 "" 31, 1987 in The Warren Theatre, UCSD. First tour in spring of 1988 played to more than 20,000 San Diego area school children, parents, teachers and friends. A second tour ran in the fall of 1988, and played to more than 10,000. 1986Shout up a MorningWorld PremiereMusic by Julian and Nathaniel Adderley Lyrics by Diane Charlotte Lampert Book by Paul Avila Mayer and George W. George Based on a Libretto and Lyrics by Peter Farrow Directed by Des McAnuff Set Design by John Arnone Costume Design by Susan Denison Lighting Design by Richard Riddell Musical Supervision and Arrangements by Danny Troob Musical Direction and Vocal Arrangements by Charles H. Coleman Orchestrations by Kirk Nurock Incidental and Dance Music by Jonny Bowden Sound Design by John Kilgore Hair by Monica McGuire Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With Edwin Battle, Michael Champion, Leila Danette, Mary Bond Davis, Michael Edward - Stevens, Ellia English, Tony Floyd, Cheryl Freeman, Leilani Jones, Nick LaTour, Michael Leslie, George McDaniel, Gordon Paddison, Stuart K. Robinson, Stewart Wilson - Turner, Charlayne Woodard, William Youmans, Demitri Maurice Corbin, Jennifer Gibson, Andrea Griffith, Dionne Lemons, Leah Maddrie, Reed C. Martin, George Morton III, Felicia Singleton, Ronn K. Smith, Jeff Sugarman, Angelic Nicol Willis, Thomas Mills Wood Performing Arts Festival at the Kennedy Center, Summer 1986 Performance Dates: May 27 - June 28, 1986, Mandell Weiss Theatre Moved to Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center The Three CuckoldsWorld Premiere TranslationAdapted by Leon Katz from a commedia dell'arte scenario Adapted for the Playhouse by Bill Irwin with Michael Greif Directed by Bill Irwin and Michael Greif Set Design by Jill Moon Costume Design by Deborah Dryden Lighting Design by Richard Riddell Music by Michael Roth Sound Design by Michael Roth and Rick Bidlock With Amy Aquino, Ralph Drischell, Dann Florek, Bill Irwin, Kristine Nielsen, Patrick O'Brien, Douglas Roberts, Deborah Rush Musicians: Rick Bidlock, Eric Johnson, Michael Roth, Jay Sacks Performance Dates: July 1 - August 2 Figaro Gets a DivorceAmerican PremiereWritten by Odon von Horvath Translated by Roger Downey Directed by Robert Woodruff Set Design by Douglas Stein Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by Stephen Strawbridge Music by Paul Dresher Sound Design by Jay Cloidt With Christine Avila, Gregg Berger, Ellen Blake, Gin Bonati, Craig Green, Ivan G'ver, Shizuko Hoshi, Olek Krupa, Gloria Mann, Rick Najera, John Nesci, Bill Pearlman, Tony Plana, Mary Qualls, Triney Sandoval and Roxane Carrasco, Danika Hendrickson, Meekaame Houston, Anthony Long, Jenny Woo Performance Dates: July 15 - August 16, Mandell Weiss Theatre GilletteWest Coast PremiereBy William Hauptman Directed by Des McAnuff Set Design by John Arnone Costume Design by Susan Hilferty Lighting Design by Richard Riddell Sound Design by John Kilgore Musical Direction by John Schimmel Fight Coordinator: B.H. Barry With Dean Abston, Susan Berman, William Brennan, Jere Burns, Deryl Caitlyn, Michael Genovese, Jim Haynie, Barbara Howard, Gloria Mann, Sierra Pecheur, Douglas Roberts, Campbell Scott Musicians: Bill Coover, Tommy Rivers, John Schimmel Performance Dates: August 19 - September 20, The Warren Theatre AjaxWest Coast PremiereNew Translation A La Jolla Playhouse presentation of an American National Theater production Adapted from Sophocles by Robert Auletta Directed by Peter Sellars Set Design by George Tsypin Costume Design by Dunya Ramicova Lighting Design by James F. Ingalls Sound Design by Bruce Odland With Charles Brown, Ben Halley, Jr., Brent Jennings, Ralph Marrero, Khin-Kyaw Maung, Aleta Mitchell, Howie Seago, Lauren Tom and Ivan G'vera, Justin Kidwell, August Lobato, Bartlett Sher Presented in association with the AT&T Performing Arts Festival at the Kennedy Center Performance Dates: August 26 - September 27, Mandell Weiss Theatre * Subsequently produced in Brussels, Belgium and Rotterdam, Netherlands 1985Merrily we roll AlongMusic and Lyrics by Stephen SondheimBook by George Furth Based on the original play by George Kaufman and Moss Hart Revised from the original 1981 Broadway production by S. Sondheim and J. Lapine Directed by James Lapine Set Design by Loren Sherman Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward Lighting Design by Beverly Emmons Music Direction by Michael Starobin Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick Sound Design by John Kilgore Hair by Peg Schierholz Projections by Wendall Harrington Choreography by Lynne Taylor-Corbett With Ralph Bruneau, Dick Decareau, Joy Franz, Ray Gill, Merwin Goldsmith, Heather Mac Rae, Marin Mazzie, Kathleen Rowe McAllen, Stephen McDonough, Mary Gordon Murray, Rosalyn Rahn, Lawrence Raiken, John Rubenstein, B.J. Ward, Chip Zien Performance Dates: June 11 - July 7, Mandell Weiss Theatre * Subsequent productions based on this version at Seattle Repertory Theatre and Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage A Man's a ManWritten by Bertolt BrechtTranslated by Gerhard Nellhaus Directed by Robert Woodruff Set Design by Doug Stein Costume Design by Susan Denison Lighting Design by Richard Riddell Music by Douglas Wieselman Sound Design by Victor Zupanc With Ray Barry, Maury Chaykin, Geoff Hoyle, Bill Irwin, Brandis Kemp, Felton Perry, Ebbe Roe Smith, John Vickery and Diana Berry, Mark Hallen, Steven Irish, Gloria Mann, Christopher Randolph, Douglas Roberts, Tisha Roth Performance Dates: July 16 - August 10, Mandell Weiss Theatre Ghost on FireWorld Premiere, commissioned by La Jolla PlayhouseWritten by Michael Weller Directed by Timothy Near Set Design by Thomas Lynch Costume Design by Jennifer von Mayrhauser Lighting Design by Kent Dorsey Music by Michael Roth and Holly Near Sound Design by John Kilgore With Bill Cobbs, Hannah Cox, Holly Hunter, James Hurdle, William Russ, Helen Shaver, Timothy Shelton, Jan Triska, Kary Lynn Vail, Brett Weir, Edward Zang, Peter Zapp Performance Dates: August 6 - August 31, The Warren Theatre * Subsequently produced at Chicago's Goodman Theatre The Sea GullWritten by Anton ChekhovTranslated by Jean "" Claude Van Itallie Directed by Des McAnuff Set Design by John Arnone Costume Design by Patricia McGourty Lighting Design by Richard Riddell Music by Michael Roth Sound Design by John Kilgore Wigs & Hair by Frank Bower Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With Susan Berman, Phoebe Cates, Gillian Eaton, Peter Frechette, Penny Fuller, George Hall, Corey Hansen, Marceline Hugot, Bill Irwin, John Nesci, John Vickery, Harris Yulin Dianna Berry, Mark Hallen, Gloria Mann, Chris Randolph, Douglas Roberts Performance Dates: August 20 - September 14, Mandell Weiss Theatre 1984Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnWest Coast PremiereMusic and Lyrics by Roger Miller Book by William Hauptman Directed by Des McAnuff Set Design by Heidi Landesman Costume Design by Patricia McGourty Lighting Design by Richard Riddell Sound Design by John Kilgore Music Direction by Jack Herrick Music Arranged by Jack Herrick and Christopher Frank Choreography by Patrice Soriero Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With Toby Alexander, John Anderson, William Bartram, Susan Berman, Melanie Chartoff, Ron Faber, Dann Florek, Brenda Foley, John Goodman, Ben Halley, Jr., Kyra Hider, Dee Hoty, Leah Maddrie, Paul McCrane, Tuck Milligan, Jack Murdock, Geoffrey Nauffts Music Performed by the Red Clay Ramblersby Clay Buckner, Mike Craver, Jack Herrick, Tommy Thompson, Jim Watson, Christopher Frank Performance Dates: June 19 - July 14, 1984, Mandell Weiss Theatre * Subsequently produced on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. Received seven 1985 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Director, Best Book, Best Score, Best Featured Actor, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design. Maybe I'm Doing it WrongWest Coast PremiereA Cabaret of Songs by Randy Newman Revised from a New York production Directed by Susan Cox Musical Direction by Michael Roth Set Design by Jill Moon Lighting Design by Mike Chybowski Costume Design by Patricia Wolfe With Melanie Chartoff, Dann Florek, Dee Hoty, Paul McCrane Performance Dates: July 17 - August 11, The Warren Theatre * Moved to Los Angeles' Roxy Theatre War BabiesWorld PremiereWritten by Robert Coe Directed by James Simpson Set Design by Michael H. Yeargan Costume Design by Patricia McGourty Lighting Design by Richard Riddell Sound Design by James LeBrecht Film Sequences by David Prittie With Susan Berman, John Goodman, Jim Ishida, Stephen Mellor, Jack Murdock, Tegan West Performance Dates: July 24 - August 11, Mandell Weiss Theatre As You Like ItWritten by William ShakespeareDirected by Des McAnuff Set Design by John Arnone Costume Design by Patricia McGourty Lighting Design by Richard Riddell Music by Michael Roth Sound Design by John Kilgore Fights Coordinator: B. H. Barry Choreography by Susan Cox Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With John Anderson, Susan Berman, Guy Boyd, Caitlin Clarke, Susan Cox, Ron Faber, John Goodman, Ben Halley, Jr., Paul McCrane, Tuck Milligan, Amanda Plummer, Saul Rubinek, Tegan West, Toby Alexander, William Bartram, Bindra Danks, Brenda Foley, Thomas Glynn, Kyra Hider, Leah Maddrie, Molly Matthiesen, Dean Miller, Geoffrey Nauffts, Robert Paredes, Jeff Sugarman, Robert Ward, Victor Zupanc Performance Dates: August 21 - September 15, Mandell Weiss Theatre 1983The Visions of Simone MachardWritten by Bertolt Brecht, in collaboration with Lion FeuchtwangerTranslated by Ralph Manheim Directed by Peter Sellars Set and Costume Design by Adrianne Lobel Lighting Design by James F. Ingalls Music by Michael Roth Sound Design by John Kilgore With Rosalind Cash, Sharon Corder, Robert Cornthwaite, Dann Florek, Thomas Glynn, Ben Halley, Jr., David Patrick Kelly, Werner Klemperer, Richard Lineback, Bill Raymond, Vyto Ruginis, Priscilla Smith Performance Dates: June 24 - July 17, Mandell Weiss Theatre A Mad World, my MastersWritten by Barrie KeeffeDirected by Des McAnuff and Jack Blum Set Design by Marjorie Bradley Kellogg Costume Design by Patricia McGourty Lighting Design by Richard Nelson Sound Design by John Kilgore With Susan Berman, Susan Cox, Dann Florek, Peter Jobin, Kristen Lowman, Donnelly Rhodes, Bill Saddler, John Vickery, Harris Yulin Performance Dates: July 23 - August 14, Mandell Weiss Theatre Romeo and JulietWritten by William ShakespeareDirected by Des McAnuff Set Design by Heidi Landesman Costume Design by Patricia McGourty Lighting Design by Richard Nelson Fight Coordinator: B.H. Barry Music by Michael Roth Sound Design by John Kilgore Dramaturgy by Robert Blacker With Susan Berman, Susan Cox, Ralph Drischell, Gillian Eaton, Peter Jobin, Robert Joy, David Patrick Kelly, Amanda Plummer, Bill Raymond, Vyto Ruginis, Bill Sadler, John Vickery, John Walcutt, Harris Yulin and Charles Fee, Brenda Foley, Tony Forkush, Thomas Glynn, Amy Herzberg, Molly Matthiesen, Mark Philpot, Anthony Peck, John Tucky, David Warner, Gary Wright Performance Dates: August 20 - September 18, Mandell Weiss Theatre 1959Look Homeward, AngelThe Pulitzer Prize and N.Y. Drama Critics Circle Award Play for 1958Written by Ketti Frings Based on the Novel by Thomas Wolfe Directed by Kermit Kegley Set and Lighting Design by John Boyt With Roy Roberts, Andrew Prine, James Hutton, Victor Kilian, Frances Helm, Philippa Bevans, Howard Graham Performance Dates: June 29 -July 11 Who was That Lady I saw you With?Written by Norman KrasnaDirected by Oliver Cliff Set and Lighting Design by John Boyt With Wendell Corey, Phyllis Avery, Don Porter, Dan Tobin, Sandra Gould, Tom Newman, Don Shelton, Joel Mondeaux Performance Dates: July 13 - July 25 Two for the SeesawWritten by William GibsonDirected by Oliver Cliff Set Design by Marvyn Harbert With Barry Sullivan, Patricia Huston Performance Dates: July 27 - August 8 Once more, with FeelingWritten by Harry KurnitzDirected by Fernando Lamas Set Design by Marvyn Harbert Lighting Design by Barry McGee With Fernando Lamas, Helen Walker, Henry Corden, Sam Hearn, Howard Wendell Performance Dates: August 10 - 22 Too Many HusbandsA Farce by Somerset MaughamDirected by Norman Morgan Set Design by Marvyn Harbert Lighting Design by Barry McGee Special Music by Dick La Salle and Paul Atkerson Additional Dialogue & Lyrics by William Okie With Byron Palmer, Ann Lee, Oliver Cliff With Special Guest Stars Estelle Winwood, Gale Gordon Featuring Doro Merande, Burt Mustin Performance Dates: August 24 - September 5 1958Bell, Book and CandleWritten by John Van DrutenDirected by Alan Cooke Set and Lighting Design by Zvi Geyra Costume Design by Kay Rutherford and Robert Abel With Felicia Farr, Scott Forbes, Darryl Hickman, Marga Ann Deighton, Sam Buffington Performance Dates: July 14 - 26 A View from the Bridgeby Arthur MillerDirected by Sherman Marks Set Design by Zvi Geyra Lighting Design by Barry McGee With Martin Balsam, Rita Moreno, Jeff Corey, Mary Carver, Stephen Joyce, Robert Gist Performance Dates: July 28 - August 9 Visit to a Small PlanetWritten by Gore VidalDirected by Mr. Cooke Set Design by Zvi Geyra Lighting Design by Barry McGee With Reginald Gardiner, Alan Reed, Les Tremayne, Ann Daniels, Burt Metcalfe, Meg Wyllie, Michael Bradford, Alan Cooke Performance Dates: August 11 - 23 1957The Reluctant DebutanteWritten by William Douglas HomeDirected by Reginald Gardiner and Randolph Hale Set and Lighting Design by John Blankenchip With Reginald Gardiner, Brenda Forbes, Lynn Bailey, Liam Sullivan, Ann Lee, Warren Frost, Luana Anders Performance Dates: June 25 - July 7 Paul and ConstantineA New Play by Dario BelliniDirected by Harry Horner Set Design by John Blankenchip With James Mason, Pamela Mason, Taina Elg, Corey Allen, Otto Waldis, Robin Hughes, Carol Ann Daniels Performance Dates: July 9 - 21 The Potting ShedWritten by Graham GreeneDirected by Lamont Johnson Set Design by John Blankenchip With Gladys Cooper, Leo G. Carroll, Tom Helmore, Cecil Kellaway, Stephen Bekassy, Marian Seldes, Nora O'Mahony, Carolyn Kearney, Hilda Plowright, Richard Peel, Paul Comi Performance Dates: July 23 - August 4 CareerWritten by James LeeDirected by Andrew McCullough Production Design by John Blankenchip With Don Taylor, Una Merkel, Ray Danton, Maggie Hayes, Bethel Leslie, Ralph Neff, Jules Davis Performance Dates: August 6 - 18 Androcles and the Lion & the ProposalWritten by George Bernard Shaw and by Anton Chekhov respectivelyDirected by Michael O'HerlihySet and Costume Design by John Blankenchip With Leon Ames, Marilyn Erskine, Willard Waterman, Preston Hanson, Mike Mazurki, Nora O'Mahony, William Newell Performance Dates: August 20 - September 1 1956Bus StopWritten by William IngeDirected by Don Taylor Set and Lighting by John Blankenchip With Sally Forrest, Lee Marvin, Fred Clark, Benay Venuta, Frank Cady, Frank Sully, William Challee, Susan Kohner Performance Dates: June 26 - July 8 King of HeartsWritten by Jean Kerr and Eleanor BrookeDirected by David Orrick Set and Lighting Design by John Blankenship With Jackie Cooper, Patricia Breslin, Dan Tobin, Theodore Newton, Lillian Randolph, Dicki Bellis, Michael Winkelman, Ch. Blue Baron, Jr. Performance Dates: July 10 - 22 *The following two show programs indicated 1956 but not their performance dates. One of them was probably performed from July 24 - August 5, while the other one was performed from August 7 "" 19. Miss Julie & The StrongerWritten by August StrindbergFree versions by George Tabori Directed by George Tabori Assisted by Micky Knox Set, Costume and Lighting Design by John Blankenchip With Viveca Lindfors, Stephen Bekassy, Eulalie Noble Pal JoeyBook by John O'HaraMusic by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Lorenz Hart Directed by Carl Shain Musical Direction by Walter Ruick Choreography and Musical Numbers by Gene Nelson Set, Costume and Lighting Design by John Blankenchip With Gene Nelson, Benay Venuta, Sue Carson, George O'Hanlon, Peg La Centra, Betsy Duncan, Mario Siletti, Arthur Lovejoy The Little HutWritten by Andre RoussinAdapted by Nancy Mitford Directed by Lamont Johnson Set, Costume and Lighting Design by John Blankenchip With Marsha Hunt, Leon Ames, Patrick O'Neal Performance Dates: August 21 - September 2 1955The RainmakerWritten by N. Richard NashDirected by Norman Lloyd Set and Lighting Design by John Blankenchip With Teresa Wright, James Whitmore, Lee Marvin, Scott Forbes, Fay Roope, William Challee, James Dobson Performance Dates: June 28 - July 10 Native UprisingWorld PremiereWritten by D. N. Roman Directed by Norman Lloyd Set and Lighting Design by John Blankenchip With Howard Duff, Marjorie Lord, Harvey Stephens, Diana Douglas, Linda Lowell, Mary Lawrence Daves Performance Dates: July 12 - 24 The Time of the CuckooWritten by Arthur LaurentsDirected by Norman Lloyd Set and Lighting Design by John Blankenchip With Claire Trevor, Stephen Bekassy, Benay Venuta, Peter Hanson, Pat Blake, Danny Richards, Jr. Performance Dates: August 9 - 21 Oh, men! Oh, women!Written by Edward ChodorovDirected by Don Taylor Set and Lighting Design by John Blankenchip With John Sutton, Anne Kimbell, Katharine Bard, Steve Forrest, Sig Ruman, Ross Elliott, Jean Howell Performance Dates: August 23 - September 5 1954The Winslow BoyWritten by Terence RattiganDirected by Norman Lloyd Set and Lighting Design by Robert Corrigan With Dorothy McGuire, Vincent Price, Eduard Franz, Sean McClory, Hilda Plowright, Richard Lupino, Christopher Cook Performance Dates: June 29 - July 11 Anniversary WaltzWest Coast PremiereWritten by Jerome Chodorov and Joseph Fields Directed by Norman Lloyd Set and Lighting Design by Robert Corrigan With Howard Duff, Marjorie Lord, Willard Waterman, Helen Ford, Lillian Randolph, Pitt Herbert, Dorothy Patrick Performance Dates: July 13 - 25 Exclusive first off Broadway production rights by arrangement with Joseph Hyman and Bernard Hart Sabrina FairWritten by Samuel TaylorDirected by Norman Lloyd Set and Lighting Design by Robert Corrigan With Joseph Cotton, Arleen Whelan, Robert Warwick, Louise Lorimer, George Chandler, Maurice Marsac, Rose Hobart, Margaret Wells, Lamont Johnson Performance Dates: July 27 - August 8 The Seven Year ItchWritten by George AxelrodDirected by Norman Lloyd Set Design by Robert Corrigan With Don Taylor, Kathleen Hughes, Willard Waterman, Catherine McLeod, George Neise Performance Dates: August 10 - 22 The Vacant LotWorld PremiereWritten by Paul Streger and Berrilla Kerr Directed by Norman Lloyd Set and Lighting Design by Robert Corrigan With Alan Dinehart III, Eliot Englehardt, Brett Halsey, Cindy Robbins, Jeff Silver Performance Dates: August 24 - September 5 1953I am a CameraWritten by John Van DrutenDirected by Norman Lloyd Set Design by Bill Martin Costume Design by Dorothy Jeakins With Dorothy McGuire, Don Taylor, Lee Patrick, Alan Hale, Jr., Edit Angold, Ruth Hill, Lamont Johnson Performance Dates: June 30 - July 5 JaneWritten by S.N. BehrmanBased on an original story by W. Somerset Maugham Directed by Edna Best Set Design by William Martin Decor Consultant: Ross Thiele With Edna Best, Howard St. John, Gale Gordon, Brenda Forbes, Richard Stapley, Sarah Marshall, Fred Beir Performance Dates: July 7 - 12 My 3 AngelsWritten by Sam and Bella SpewackDirected by Sam Spewarck Set Design by William Martin Lighting Design by Barry McGee With Kurt Kasznar, Wilton Graff, Lamont Johnson, Byron Foulger, Dorothy Adams, Dolores Mann, Patrick O'Neal, Barbara Morrison, Gil Frye Performance Dates: July 21 - August 2 THE DAZZLING HOUR A New Play by Anna Bonacci Adapted by Ketti Frings and Jose Ferrer Directed by Jose Ferrer Set Design by William Martin Lighting Design by Barry McGee Costume Design by Dorothy Jeakins With Olivia de Havilland, Kent Smith, John Emery, Mary Sinclair, Jacques Aubuchon, Whit Bissell, Alan Hale, Jr., Mary Lawrence, Dolores Mann Performance Dates: July 28 "" August 9 Produced in arrangement with Joseph Brandel Stalag 17Written by Donald Bevan and Edmund TrzcinskiDirected by Jose Ferrer Assisted by Buford Armitage Set Design by William Martin Lighting Design by Barry McGee With Aldo Ray, Robert Strauss, Sig Ruman, Edward Platt, Dan Barton, Patrick O'Neal, Robert Clarke Performance Dates: August 11 - 16 You Never can TellWritten by George Bernard ShawDirected by Norman Lloyd Set Design by William Martin Lighting Design by Barry McGee With Allyn McLerie, Ron Randell, Philip Tonge, J.M. Kerrigan, Queenie Smith, Raymond Greenleaf, Sean McClory, Richard Lupino, Mary Ellen Kay, Richard Lustig, Mary Hahn Performance Dates: August 18 - 23 Dial "M" for MurderWritten by Frederick KnottDirected by Norman Lloyd Set Design by William Martin Lighting Design by Barry McGee With Leora Dana, Douglass Montgomery, Alan Napier, Sean McClory, Brian Keith, Richard Lustig Performance Dates: August 25 - 30 Don Juan in Hellfrom MAN AND SUPERMANWritten by George Bernard Shaw Directed by Robert Gist With Jan Sterling, John Emery, Reginald Denny, Norman Lloyd Performance Dates: September 1 - 6 1952The Moon is BlueWest Coast PremiereWritten by F. Hugh Herbert Directed by Otto Preminger Set Design by Stewart Chaney With Diana Lynn, David Niven, Scott Brady, Jack Shea, Patty O'Neill, Donald Gresham, David Slater, Michael O'Neill By Special Arrangement with Richard Aldrich, Richard Myers and Otto Preminger Performance Dates: July 1 - 6 **According to the article "La Jolla Playhouse to Offer Broadway hit, Moon is Blue by Edwin Martinby "This is the first time a play currently a hit on Broadway has been released to a summer theater, a fact reflecting on the reputation of the La Jolla Playhouse." This was also the top comedy hit of the year. Remains to be SeenWritten by Howard Lindsay and Russell CrouseDirection and Lighting Design by James Neilson Set Design by Ariel Ballif With Monica Lewis, Carlton Carpenter, Veronika Ptaky, Jesse White, Louis Jean Heydt, Wilton Graff, Barry Kelley, Robert Foulk, Dick Elliot, H.T. Tsiang, David Ralston, Allen Jenkins, Janis Sears, Charles Bateman, Edward R. Moore, Jon Savage, Robert Cosner Performance Dates: July 8 - 13 Time for ElizabethWritten by Groucho Marx and Norman KrasnaDirected by James Neilson Set Design by Ariel Ballif With Groucho Marx, Peggie Castle, Mary Philips, Sig Ruman, Russell Hicks, Johnny Sands, Will Wright, Marie Lund, Eden Hartford, Claire Carleton, Madge Blake, Dick Elliott, Dayton Lummis, Leonard Mudie Performance Dates: July 15 - 20 *Groucho"s return to the stage after a 22 - year absence. Season in the SunWritten by Wolcott GibbsDirected by James Neilson Set Design by Ariel Ballif With Terry Moore, Howard Duff, Nancy Kelly, Cora Witherspoon, Benny Baker, Robert Strauss, Claire Carleton, Don Porter, Peggy Converse, Burt Mustin, David Stollery, Dona Barskin, Dikki Lerner Performance Dates: July 22 - 27 Affairs of StateWest Coast PremiereWritten by Louis Verneuil Direction and Lighting Design by James Neilson Set Design by Ariel Ballif With Marsha Hunt, Tom Powers, Gloria Holden, Warner Anderson, Gordon Nelson, Leonard Carey Performance Dates: July 29 - August 2 The Happy TimeWritten by Samuel TaylorDirected by Harry Ellerbe Set Design by Ariel Ballif With Fay Wray, Onslow Stevens, Suzanne Dalbert, Warren Berlinger, Raymond Greenleaf, Maurice Marsac, Steven Geray, Edit Angold, Patricia Wright, Hans Herbert, James Hickman, Robert Cornthwaite Performance Dates: August 5 - 10 The Corn is GreenWritten by Emlyn WilliamsDirected by Harry Ellerbe Set Design by Ariel Ballif With Ann Harding, Diana Barrymore, Douglas Dick Larry Dobkin, Peggy Converse, Robin Camp, Opal Euard, George Macready, Cora Witherspoon, Ann Harding, Dan Levin, Ed Martin, Mike Pierrefite, Don Cruikshank, Carolyn Olman, Susan Van Zandt, Marilyn Hedley, Bill Porter, Vicki Voll Performance Dates: August 12 - 17 Strike a MatchA New Play by Robert SmithDirected by Mel Ferrer Set and Lighting Design by Ariel Ballif With Eva Gabor, Richard Egan, Pat O'Brien, Tom Brown, Michael McHale, Rex Evans, Eddie Marr, William S. Meigs, John Downey, Alan Dexter, G. Pat Collins Performance Dates: August 19 - 24 The Lady's not for BurningWritten by Christopher FryDirected by Norman Lloyd Set, Lighting and Costume Design by Ariel Ballif With Vincent Price, Marsha Hunt, Beulah Bondi, Lamont Johnson, Anne Kimbell, James Dobson, Sean McClory, Philip Tonge, Milton Parsons, Walter Kingsford, J.M. Kerrigan Performance Dates: August 26 - 31 1951Ring Around the MoonWritten by Jean AnouilhTranslated by Christopher Fry Directed by James Neilson Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Diana Lynn, Mel Ferrer, Florence Bates, Brenda Forbes, John Wengraf, Neva Patterson, Milton Parsons, Lisa Ferraday, Mary Wickes, Raymond Greenleaf, William Allyn Performance Dates: July 3 - 8 Second ThresholdWritten by Philip Barrywith revisions by Robert E. Sherwood Directed by James Neilson Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Raymond Massey, Adele Longmire, Arthur Franz, Lumsden Hare, Dorothy Whitney, Lamont Johnson Performance Dates: July 10 - 15 Susan and GodWritten by Rachel CrothersDirected by James Neilson Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Joan Bennett, Walter Coy, Neva Patterson, Craig Stevens, Catherine Craig, Melinda Markey, Clark Howat, Bradford Hatton, Perdita Chandler Performance Dates: July 17 - 22 The Voice of the TurtleWritten by John van DrutenDirected by Mel Ferrer Special Lighting Effects Design by James Neilson Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Diana Lynn, Mel Ferrer, Vivian Vance Performance Dates: July 24 - 29 Come Back Little ShebaWritten by William IngeDirection and Lighting Design by James Neilson Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Una Merkel, Philip Ober, Marion Marshall, Vincent Edwards, Edit Angold, Robert Karnes, Phil Tead, Will J. White Performance Dates: July 31 - August 5 Room ServiceWritten by John Murray and Allen BoretzDirected by James Neilson Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Barry Sullivan, Harry Carey, Jr., Fred Clark, Jane Nigh, Jesse White, Sig Arno, Bill Erwin, Russell Hicks, Phil Tead, O.Z. Whitehead Performance Dates: August 7 - 12 The Petrified ForestWritten by Robert E. SherwoodDirection and Lighting Design by James Neilson Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Jan Sterling, Charlton Heston, Fred Clark, Griff Barnett, Lydia Clarke, Norman Budd, O.Z. Whitehead Performance Dates: August 21 - 26 On Borrowed TimeWritten by Paul OsbornDirected by James Neilson Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Victor Moore, Beulah Bondi, Harry Ellerbe, Whit Bissell, David Stollery III, Russell Hicks Performance Dates: August 28 - September 2 1950Born YesterdayWritten by Garson KaninStaged by James Neilson Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Marie McDonald, Robert Ryan, Tom Powers, Whit Bissell, Johnny Call, Paul Maxey, Louise Lorimer Performance Dates: July 4 - 9 ClaudiaWritten by Rose FrankenDirected by Frank Ross Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Joan Caulfield, Don DeFore, Ruth Clifford, Mary Drayton, Leeta Anderson, Edit Angold, Fred Essler Performance Dates: July 11 - 16 Summer and SmokeWritten by Tennessee WilliamsDirection and Lighting Design by James Neilson Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Dorothy McGuire, John Ireland, Una Merkel, Robert H. Barrat, Hunter Gardner, Peggy O'Connor, John Mantley, Adrienne Marden, Naomi Stevens Performance Dates: July 18 - 23 Arsenic and Old LaceWritten by Joseph KesselringDirected by James Neilson Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Richard Carlson, Florence Bates, Clara Blandick, Mike Mazurki, Helen Westcott, Howard Freeman, Sig Arno Performance Dates: July 25 - 30 The Front PageWritten by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthurDirected by James Neilson Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Pat O'Brien, Michael O'Shea, Elizabeth Fraser, Jo Carrol Dennison, Walter Baldwin, Edgar Buchanan, Frank Conlan, Allen Jenkins, George stone, Johnny Call, James Flavin, Paul Maxey, Paul Picerni Performance Dates: August 1 - 6 Our TownWritten by Thornton WilderDirected by Mel Ferrer Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Ann Blyth, Millard Mitchell, Marshall Thompson, Beulah Bondi, Edgar Buchanan, Esther Somers, Raymond Greenleaf Performance Dates: August 8 - 13 The Silver WhistleWritten by Robert E. McEnroeDirected by Jose Ferrer Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Jose Ferrer, Teresa Wright, Beulah Bondi, Ellen Corby, Raymond Greenleaf, John Hubbard, J.M. Kerrigan, William Lynn Performance Dates: August 15 - 20 ClutterbuckWritten by Benn LevyDirected by Tom Helmore Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Arthur Treacher, Claire Carleton, Jacqueline de Wit, Mary Drayton, Dan Tobin Performance Dates: August 22 - 27 Goodbye AgainWritten by Allan Scott and George HaightDirected by James Neilson Set Design by Robert Tyler Lee With Wendell Corey, Audrey Totter, Leon Ames, Barbara Lawrence Performance Dates: August 29 - Sept. 3 1949Blithe SpiritWritten by Noel CowardDirected by James W. Neilson Set Design by Bob Lee With Mildred Natwick, John Emery, Tamara Geva, Jacqueline de Wit, Ellen Corby, Warner Anderson, Mary Lawrence Performance Dates: July 5 - 10 Here TodayWritten by George OppenheimerDirected by James W. Neilson Set Design by Bob Lee With Eve Arden, Robert Alda, Dan Tobin, Marjorie Lord, John Hubbard, Claire Du Brey, Conrad Binyon, Marietta Canty Performance Dates: July 12 - 17 Arrangement for StringsWorld Premiere and Pre - New York OpeningWritten by Michael Clayton Hutton and Samuel Rosen Directed by Samuel Rosen Set Design by Bob Lee Lighting Design by James Neilson Music composed and produced by David Raksin With Anne Revere, Tom Helmore, J.M. Krrigan, Mary Drayton Performance Dates: July 19 - 24 Light up the SkyWritten by Moss HartDirected by James Neilson Set Design by Bob Lee With Jean Parker, Benay Venuta, Gregory Peck, Florence Bates, Fred Clark, Tom Powers, John Hubbard, John Hoyt, Toni Favor, Percy Hilton, Jack Mosher Performance Dates: July 26 - 31 The Importance of Being EarnestWritten by Oscar WildeDirected by James Neilson Set Design by Bob Lee With Dorothy McGuire, Jane Wyatt, Mildred Natwick, Mel Ferrer, Hurd Hatfield, Lillian Bronson, Whit Bissell Performance Dates: August 2 - 7 Art and Mrs. BottleWritten by Benn LevyDirected by Miss Jane Cowl Set Design by Bob Lee With Jane Cowl, Roland Winters, Paul Cavanagh Performance Dates: August 9 - 14 Arms and the ManWritten by George Bernard ShawDirected by James Neilson Set Design by Bob Lee With Richard Basehart, John Ireland, Jean Parker, Joanne Dru, Rosalind Ivan, J.M. Kerrigan, Ludwig Donath Performance Dates: August 16 - 21 Command DecisionWritten by William Wister HainesDirected by Mel Ferrer Set Design by Bob Lee With John Lund, Ward Bond, Kent Taylor, Albert Dekker, Whit Bissell, Kenneth Tobey, Russell Hicks, Harry Carey, Jr., Richard Crane Performance Dates: August 23 - 28 Petticoat FeverA Non - Tropical Farce in Three Acts by Mark ReedDirectred by James Neilson Set Design by Bob Lee With Robert Ryan, Ruth Warrick, Dorothy McGuire, Dan Tobin, Clifford Brooke, Chris-Pin Martin Performance Dates: August 30 - September 4 1948Kind LadyWritten by Edward ChodorovDirected by William Spier Set Design by John Boyt With Sylvia Sidney, Tom Helmore, Dennis Hoey, Sig Ruman, Doris Lloyd, John Newland, Virginia Keiley, Gerry Carr, Colin Campbell, Felippa Rock, Edith Tachna, Stasia Kos, Jack Little Performance Dates: June 29 - July 4 The Road to RomeWritten by Robert SherwoodDirected by Norman Lloyd Set Design by John Boyt Lighting Design by James W. Neilson Incidental music by David Raksin With Eve Arden, Wendell Cory, Beulah Bondi, Donald Curtis, Gar Moore, Ricki Soma, Bruce Gordon, Colin Campbell Performance Dates: July 6 - 11 The First Mrs. FraserWritten by St. John ErvineDirected by Jane Cowl Set Design by John Boyt Lighting Design by James W. Neilson With Jane Cowl, Reginald Mason, Reginald Denny, Opal Euard, Clark Howat, Anne Meacham, Felippa Rock, Roddy McDowall Performance Dates: July 13 - 18 For Love or MoneyWritten by F. Hugh HerbertDirected by Harry Ellerbe Set Design by John Boyt Lighting Design by James W. Neilson With June Lockhart, Leon Ames, Mark O'Daniels, Frank Conlan, Joan Miller, Maudie Prickett, H.C. Rust, Margaret Wells Performance Dates: July 20 - 25 The Glass MenagerieWritten by Tennessee WilliamsDirection and Lighting Design by James W. Neilson Set Design by John Boyt With Ann Harding, Richard Basehart, John Ireland, Betsy Blair Performance Dates: July 27 - August 1 Ultra-marineWritten by Peter BlackmoreDirected by Harry Ellerbe Set Design by John Boyt Lighting Design by James W. Neilson With Diana Lynn, Reginald Gardiner, Lillian Bond, Gar Moore, Ricki Soma, Clara Blandick, John Rodney, Fiona O'Shiel Performance Dates: August 3 - 8 Serena Blandish (the difficulty of getting married)Written by S.N. BehrmanDirected by Richard Whorf Set Design by John Boyt Lighting Design by James W. Neilson With Jennifer Jones, Constance Collier, Louis Jourdan, Christian Kelleen, Mildred Natwick, Reginald Owen, Sig Ruman, Colin Campbell, Noel Drayton, Gar Moore, Kenneth Tobey, Margaret Wells Performance Dates: August 10 - 15 RopeWritten by Patrick HamiltonDirection and Lighting Design by James W. Neilson Set Design by John Boyt With Roland Culver, Hurd Hatfield, John Ireland, Patricia Medina, Lumden Hare, Helena Grant, Guy Kingsford, Tudor Hayes Performance Dates: August 17 - 22 The Male AnimalWritten by James Thurber and Elliott NugentDirected by Harry Ellerbe Set Design by John Boyt Lighting Design by James W. Neilson With Martha Scott, Gregory Peck, Harold Peary, Louise Beavers, Douglas Dick, Donald Curtis, Cathy O'Donnell, Harry Carey, Jr., Clifford Brooke, Minna Phillips, Barbara Brown, Raymond Parker Performance Dates: August 24 - 29 1947Night Must FallWritten by Emlyn WilliamsDirected by Richard Whorf Set Design by Robert Davison With Dame May Whitty, Oliver Thorndike, Eileen Erskine, Gavin Muir, Patricia Hitchcock, John Williams, Doris Lloyd, Julie Mitchum Performance Dates: July 8 - 13 Dear RuthWritten by Norman KrasnaDirected by Mel Ferrer Set Design by Robert Davison With Diana Lynn, Guy Madison, Fred Clark, Dan Tobin, Gloria McMillen, Peter Perkins, Barbara Brown, Marietta Canty, Judy Hall, Irving Sudrow Performance Dates: July 15 - 20 The Hasty HeartWritten by John PatrickDirected by Harry Ellerbe Set Design by Robert Davison With Richard Basehart, Beatrice Pearson, Henry Morgan, John Williams, Michael Garrison, James Logan, Guy Kingsford, Emmett Smith, George Pelling Performance Dates: July 22 - 27 The GuardsmanWritten by Ferenez MolnarDirected by Bernard Szold Set Design by Robert Davison With Ruth Hussey, Kent Smith, Beulah Bondi, Dan Tobin, Elizabeth Fraser, Leon Belasco, Janet Scott Performance Dates: July 29 - August 3 BiographyWritten by S.N. BehrmanDirected by Harry Ellerbe Set Design by Robert Davison With Eve Arden, Barry Sullivan, Sig Rumann, John Hoyt, Russell Hicks, Leif Erickson, Patricia Medina, Edit Angold Performance Dates: August 5 - 10 Tonight at 8:30 . . . the Astonished Heart, Fumed oak, Still LifeWritten by Noel CowardDirected by Edna Best and Harry Ellerbe Set Design by Robert Davison With Heather Angel, Richard Haydn, John Hoyt, Una O'Connor, Ann Richards, John Williams, Dorothy McGuire, Thomas L. Brooks, Constance Cavendish, Elisabeth Fraser, George Pelling, Ben H. Wright Performance Dates: August 12 - 17 The Shining HourWritten by Keith WinterDirected by Axel Gruenberg Set Design by Robert Davison With Robert Walker, Beatrice Pearson, Karen Morley, Selena Royle,Colin Keith-Johnson, Sean McGlory Performance Dates: August 19 - 24 Angel StreetWritten by Patrick HamiltonDirected by Shepard Traube Set Design by Robert Davison With Laraine Day, Gregory Peck, Ernest Cossart, Elizabeth Patterson, Elisabeth Fraser Performance Dates: August 26-31 |