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Bang The Drum Slowly |
Run: June 2006
Playwrite: Mark Harris
Adapted for the stage by: Eric Simonson
Director: Tony Adams
Ensemble Members: James Allen, Alex Gillmor, Peter Moore, Jim Poole and Julia Siple
Guest Actors: Sergi Bosch, Lisa Butterfield, Juan Castaneda, John Corielle, Sam Dyer, Peter Espositio, Jason Frydman, Kevin Gladish, Lauren N. Goode, Greg Hardin, Skippa Hixson, Warren Levon, Jeremy Van Meter
Scenic Design: Brad Akin
Costume Design: Adam Dodds and Tony Adams
Lighting Design: Kevin Shaw
Sound Design: Tony Adams
Stage Manager: Michelle Tynski
Dialect Coach: Martin Aistrope
Producer: G.J Cederquist
Summary:
1955, star pitcher Henry 'Author' Wiggen, learns his roommate is coping with a terminal disease. While trying to regain his MVP form and a World Series title, Author strives to support his friend's quiet quest for dignity.
Critics:
Jeff Recommended
"Peter Moore and Alex Gillmor, along with a sturdy ensemble (featuring a standout character turn by Jim Poole as the irate manager)... elevate masculine values to the level of heroic myth!"
- Mary Shen Barnidge, Windy City Times
"Director Tony Adams has a quick pace going that smoothly moves the story along... Alex Gillmor, Pete Moore and Jim Poole anchor the show with fine performances!"
- Tom Williams, chicagocritic.com |
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