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YALE REPERTORY THEATRE Production History, 1966/67 – 1979/80 Seasons * = World Premiere + = American Premiere # - English Language Premiere 1978-1979 + TALES FROM THE VIENNA WOODS – September 28-November 8, 1978, Yale Rep By Odon von Horvath Translated by Christopher Hampton Directed by Keith Hack Sets – Tony Straiges Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – Thomas Skelton Music Arrangements – Gary Fagin Cast: Norma Brustein, Robert Burr, Katherine Clark, David Clennon, Robert Dean, Eric Elice, Clarence Felder, Elizabeth Franz, Jeremy Geidt, John Glover, Eve Gordon, Richard Grusin, Carol Kane, Adrianne Nobel, Christopher J. Markle, Nancy Mayans, Kim McCarty, Isy Monk, H.S. Murphy, Rebecca Nelson, Elizabeth Norment, Marianne Owen, Marilyn Owen, Mary Van Dyke MISTAKEN IDENTITIES (‘DENTITY CRISIS & GUESS WORK) – October 12-December 6, 1978, Yale Rep Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Marjorie Graf Lighting – Robert Jared Dramaturg – James R. Lee Production Stage Manager – H. Lloyd Carbaugh * ‘DENTITY CRISIS by Christopher Durang Directed by Frank Torok Cast: Katherine Clarke, Mark Linn-Baker, Nancy Mayans, David K. Miller, Darcy Pullman *GUESS WORK By Robert Auletta Directed by Robert Gainer Cast: David Clennon MAHAGONNY – November 6-December 13, 1978, Yale Rep A chamber version of The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny By Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill Conceived and Directed by Keith Hack Music Arrangements – Tony Beaumont Music Director – Gary Fagin Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Nan Cibula Lighting – William B. Armstrong Assistant Music Director – Paul D. Sullivan Movement Consultant – Wesley Fata Cast: Robert Burr, Katherine Clarke, Ellen Barber, Eric Elice, June Gable, Jeremy Geidt, John Glover, David Alan Grier, Michael Gross, Mark Linn-Baker, Nancy Mayans, Fred Melamed, David K. Miller, Darcy Pullman, John Seitz BURIED CHILD – January 18-February 7, 1979, Yale Rep By Sam Shepard Directed by Adrian Hall Sets – Adrianne Lobel Costumes – Judianna Makovsky Lighting – William B. Warfel Cast: Polly Draper, Clarence Felder, Elizabeth Franz, Jeremy Geidt, Ford Rainey, John Seitz, Tony Shalhoub THE SEA GULL – February 15-April 6, 1979, Yale Rep By Anton Pavlovich Chekhov In a new version by Jean-Claude van Itallie Directed by Robert Brustein Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – Thomas Skelton Cast: Norma Brustein, Katherine Clarke, Caris Corfman, Joseph Costa, Robert Dean, Eric Elice, Clarence Felder, Elizabeth Franz, Jeremy Geidt, Jean L. Grimm, Drew McCoy, Addison Powell, Rosa Vega, Michael Wager + THE BUNDLE, or New Narrow Road to the Deep North –March 1-May 2, 1979, Yale Rep By Edward Bond Directed by John Madden Sets – Andrew Jackness Costumes – Susan Hilferty Lighting – Robert Jared Sound – Tom Voegeli Fight Choreography – B.H. Barry Cast: Joseph Costa, Peter Crombie, Alice Drummond, R. N. Foerster, Jeremy Geidt, Richard Grusin, Nicholas Kepros, Warren Manzi, William McGlinn, Rebecca Nelson, Elizabeth Norment, Marianne Owen, Geoffrey M. Pierson, Ford Rainey, Alan Rosenberg, John Gould Rubin, Tony Shalhoub, Mary Van Dyle AS YOU LIKE IT – April 12-May 9, 1979, Yale Rep By William Shakespeare Directed by Andrei Belgrader Sets – Tom Lynch Costumes – Adrianne Lobel Lighting – William Armstrong Music Composed and Directed by Paul Schierhorn Cast: Katherine Borowitz, William Converse-Roberts, Peter Crombie, Jenny Davis, Robert Dean, Thomas Derrah, Polly Draper, Eric Elice, Jeremy Geidt, Jeff Ginsberg, Richard Grusin, Moses Gunn, Barbara Jones, Mark Linn-Baker, Nancy Mayans, Fred Melamed, William McGlinn, David K. Miller, Isy Monk, H.S. Murphy, Hillary Nelson, Elizabeth Norment, Marianne Owen, David Prittle, Ann Sachs, Tony Sherer, Bernard Sundstedt Special Holiday Production: JACQUES BREL... – December 29-January 13, 1979, University Theatre Directed by Steve Lawson Music Direction and Arrangements – Rusty Magee Choreography – Wesley Fata Sets – Randy Drake Costumes – Rita Ryack Lighting – William M. Armstrong Cast: Caris Corfman, Warren Manzi, Nancy Mayans, Dave K. Miller, H.S. Murphy, Elizabeth Norment, David Prittie Guest Company: The Lucia Sturdza Bulandra Theatre company, Bucharest, Romania: ELIZABETH I by Paul Foster; and THE LOST LETTER by Ion Luca Caragiale (7/18/06 – no information found on these presentations ) 1977-1978 THE GHOST SONATA – September 29-November 12, 1977, Yale Rep By August Strindberg Translated by Evert Sprinchorn Music Composer – Elizabeth Swados Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – Thomas Skelton Cast: Norma Brustein, Edward Chell, Robin Merritt Clark, Brenda Currin, Thomas Derrah, Randolph N. Foerster, Jeremy Geidt, Denise Annette-Ashley Gordon, Michael Gross, Shaine Marinson, Kristine Nielsen, Patrizia Norcia, William Roberts, Stephen Rowe, Asante Scott, Tony Shalhoub, Douglas Simes, Priscilla Smith, Roy Steinberg, Mary Van Dyke, David Wiles, Max Wright * REUNION – October 13-November 28, 1977, Yale Rep DARK PONY By David Mamet Directed by Walt Jones Sets and Costumes – Kate Edmunds Lighting – William Conner Cast: Michael Higgins, Lindsay Crouse * TERRA NOVA – November 17-30, 1977, Yale Rep By Ted Tally Directed by Travis S. Preston Sets and Costumes – Jess Goldstein Lighting – Robert Jared Projections – William B. Warfel Cast: Lindsay Crouse, Jeremy Geidt, Michael Gross, Michael Higgins, Arthur Hill, Stephen Rowe, Max Wright SGANARELLE: An Evening of Moliere Farces – January 19-February 1, 1978, Yale Rep Translated by Albert Bermel Directed by Andrei Serban Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – James H. Gage Choral Director – Patrizia Norcia The Flying Doctor Cast: Mark Linn Baker, David Marshall Grant, Michael Gross, Richard Grusin, Jonathan Marks, Elizabeth Norment, Marianne Owen The Forced Marriage Cast: Mark Linn Baker, Norma Brustein, Joyce Fideor, David Marshall Grant, Richard Grusin, Patrizia Norcia, Elizabeth Norment, Marianne Owen, William Roberts, Eugene Troobnick, Jonathan Walker, Frederic Warriner Sganarelle Cast: Mark Linn Baker, Norma Brustein, Peter Crombie, Joyce Fideor, Michael Gross, Richard Grusin, Jonathan Marks, Patrizia Norcia, Elizabeth Norment, William Roberts, Frederic Warriner MAN IS MAN By Bertolt Brecht Translated by Steve Gooch Music by William Bolcom Directed by Ron Daniels Sets – Nancy Thun Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – Thomas Skelton Musical Director – Paul Schierhorn Cast: Mark Linn Baker, Edward Chell, Thomas Derrah, William Foeller, Jeremy Geidt, Joseph Grifasi, Michael Gross, Richard Grusin, Bill Keller, Warren Manzi, Harry Murphy, Patrizia Norcia, Timothy O’Hagan, Estelle Parsons, John Seitz, Tony Shalhoub, John Shea * WINGS By Arthur Kopit Directed by John Madden Sets – Andrew Jackness Costumes – Jeanne Button Lighting – Tom Schraeder Sound – Tom Voegeli Music – Herb Pilhofer Cast: Ira Bernstein, Caris Corfman, Constance Cummings, Richard Grusin, Carol Ostrow, Marianne Owen, Betty Pelzer, Geoffrey Pierson, Roy Steinberg THE WILD DUCK By Henrik Ibsen Translated by Michael Meyer Directed by Robert Brustein Sets – Michael Yeargan Costumes – Jeanne Button Lighting – William B. Warfel Music – Richard Peaslee Cast: Blanche Baker, William E. Browne, Norma Brustein, Polly Draper, William Foeller, Jeremy Geidt, Michael Gross, Bill Keller, Jonathan Marks, H.S. Murphy, Marianne Owen, Geoffrey Pierson, Jim Pigott, Lee Richardson, William Roberts, Tony Shalhoub, Bruce A. Siddons, Douglas Simes, Robert Snow, Shepperd Strudwich, Eugene Troobnick, Christopher Walken, Herman Zommick Special Holiday Production: * THE 1940’s RADIO HOUR – December 28-January 7, 1978, Yale Rep Written and directed by Walt Jones Music Director, Arranger – Gary Fagin Vocal Arrangements and Director – Paul Schierhorn Design – Nancy Thun Lighting – Robert Heller Choreography – Wesley Fata, Joe Grifasi, Rebecca Nelson, Eric Elice, Caris Corfman Choreography Consultant – Wesley Fata Cast: Richard Bey, H. Lloyd Carbaugh, Caris Corfman, Tom Derrah, John Doolittle, Eric Elice, Joe Grifasi, James Haverly, Richard Houert, Walt Jones, Shaine Marinson, Nancy Mayans, Rebecca Nelson, Elizabeth Norment, Stephen Rowe Guest Company: Mabou Mines: THE B. BEAVER ANIMATION – September 16-17, 1977, University Theatre Text and Direction – Lee Breuer Sets – Tina Girouard Adapted by Thom Catchcart and Steve Bennyworth Dam Sculpture – Tina Girouard Light Frames – Thom Catchcart Curtain Puppetry – Robin Thomas Cast: JoAnne Akalaitis, Ruth Maleczech, Fred Neumann, Bill Raymond, David Warrilow 1976-1977 JULIUS CAESAR – October 1-November 13, 1976, Yale Rep By William Shakespeare Directed by Alvin Epstein Sets – Tony Straiges Costumes – Jeanne Button Lighting – William B. Warfel Music Composer, Conductor – Kirk Nurock Choral Movement – Carmen de Lavallade Cast: Mark Baker, Bever-leigh Banfield, Richard Bey, Charles Black, Peter Blanc, Norma Brustein, Kate Clark, John Cole, Robert Dean, Carmen de Lavallade, Bill DeLuca, John Doolittle, Ribert Drivas, Eric Elice, Jeremy Geidt, Laurence Gewirtz, Anneke Gough, Richard Grusin, Ben Halley, Jr., Avram J. Hellerman, Thomas Hill, David Kaplan, Ron Liebman, Christopher J. Markle, Nancy Mayans, Brian McEleney, William McGlinn, Katherine Mendeloff, David K. Miller, Rebecca Nelson, Elizabeth Norment, Marianne Owen, Steven Pasternack, Barry M. Press, Stephen Rowe, Baker Salsbury, Paul Schierhorn, Tony Sherer, Robert Snow, Eugene Troobnick, James Zitlow * SUICIDE IN B-FLAT (A Mysterious Overture) – October 14-December 17, 1976, Yale Rep By Sam Shepard Directed by Walt Jones Music Composer – Lawrence Wolf Sets – Michael Yeargan Costumes – Jess Goldstein Lighting – Paul Gallo Cast: Alma Cuervo, Clifford David, Joyce Fideor, Joe Grifasi, William Hickey, Paul Schierhorn, Lawrence Wolf IVANOV – November 18-December 18, 1976, Yale Rep By Anton Chekhov Translated by Jeremy Brooks and Kitty Hunter Blair Directed by Ron Daniels Sets – Michael Yeargan Costumes – Jeanne Button Lighting – William B. Warfel Cast: Mark Baker, Richard Bey, Norma Brustein, Robert Brustein, Elzbieta Chezevska, Alma Cuervo, Bill DeLuca, Eric Elice, Alvin Epstein, Jeremy Geidt, Anneka Gough, Richard Grusin, William McGlinn, David K. Miller, Elizabeth Norment, Mary Ann Owen, Barry M. Press, Stephen Rowe, Eugene Troobnick, Mary Van Dyke, Margaret Whitton * THE VIETNAMIZATION OF NEW JERSEY (A American Tragedy) – January 13-February 25, 1977, Yale Rep By Christopher Durang Directed by Walt Jones Sets – Christopher Phelps Clarens Costumes – Kathleen M. Armstrong Lighting – James H. Gage Cast: Richard Bey, Jeremy Geidt, Ben Halley, Jr., Anne Louise Hoffman, Charles Levin, Kate McGregor-Stewart, Stephen Rowe * THE DURANGO FLASH – January 27-April 1, 1977, Yale Rep By William Hauptman Directed by Kenneth Frankel Sets and Projections – Michael Yeargan Costumes – Jeanne Button Lighting – Tom Skelton Cast: Guy Boyd, William Carden, Carmen de Lavallade, Alvin Epstein, Joyce Fideor, Richard Grusin, Ben Halley, Jr., Thomas Hill, Tony McGlinn, Rebecca Nelson, Lynn Oliver, Damon Ortega, Stephen Rowe, Paul Schierhorn, Tony Sherer, Eugene Troobnick, Donovan Withers MISTER PUNTILA AND HIS CHAUFFER MATTI – March 3-April 2, 1977, Yale Rep By Bertolt Brecht Translated by Gerhard Nellhaus Music by William Bolcom Lyrics adapted by Michael Feingold Sets – David Lloyd Gropman Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – Tom Skelton Musical Director –Paul Schierhorn Cast: Mark Baker, Bever-leigh Banfield, Richard Bey, Alma Cuervo, John Doolittle, Eric Elice, Ron Faber, Joyce Fideor, Jeremy Geidt, Anneke Gough, Richard Grusin, Ben Halley, Jr., David Kaplan, Christopher J. Markle, David K. Miller, Rebecca Nelson, Patrizia Norcia, Thomas Hill, Shaine Marinson, Nancy Mayans, William McGlinn, Lynn Oliver, Damon Ortega, Roy B. Steinberg, Eugene Troobnick, Jonathan Walker + WHITE MARRIAGE – April 14-May 7, 1977, Yale Rep By Tadeusz Rozewicz Translated by Adam Czerniawski Directed by Andrzej Wajda Sets and Costumes – Krystyna Zachwatowicz Lighting – William B. Warfel and Lewis Folden Music Consultant – Paul Schierhorn Movement Consultant – Carmen de Lavallade Cast: Blanche Baker, Norma Brustein, Elzbieta Chezevska, Alma Cuervo, Alvin Epstein, David M. Grant, Timothy Hagan, Polina Klimovitskaya, Shaine Marinson, Patrizia Norcia, Julia Przybos, William Roberts, Stephen Rowe, Douglas Simes, Roy B. Steinberg, Eugene Troobnick, Carol Williard Special Holiday Production: * THE BANQUET YEARS A celebration of turn-of-the-century Paris An evening of words and music, song and dance Conceived by Carmen de Lavallade, Robert Gainer, Joe Grifasi, Johnathan Marks Directed by Robert Gainer Choreography – Carmen de Lavallade and Joe Grifasi Sets – Kathleen Armstrong Costumes – Jeanne Button, Lewis Folden Lighting – Thomas Schraeder Music – Erik Satie, Claude Debussy, Francis Poulenc, Jacques Offenbach Texts – Alfred Jarry, Pierre Louys, Maz Jacob, Erik Satie Original text – Jonathan Marks Cast: Mark Baker, Bever-leigh Banfield, Alma Cuervo, Carmen de Lavallade, Joe Grifasi, Brian McEleney, David Miller, William Roberts, Eugene Troobnick Guest Company: Emlyn Williams as CHARLES DICKENS and DYLAN THOMAS GROWING UP (7/18/06 – no info found on presentation, SP) 1975-1976 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM – October 12 – October 25, 1975 By William Shakespeare Directed by Alvin Epstein Music – Otto-Werner Mueller Sets – Tony Straiges Costumes – Zack Brown Lighting – William B. Warfel Dramaturg – Michael Lassell Production Stage Manager – Frank S. Torok Cast: James Brick, Norma Brustein, Robert Brustein, Carmen de Lavallade, Randall Duk Kim, Alvin Epstein, Victor Garbel, Jeremy Geidt, Joseph Grifasi, Tom Hill, Philip Kerr, Charles Levin, Jonathan Marks, Stephen Rowe, Paul Shhierhorn, Eugene Troobnick, Paula Wagner, Frederic Warriner DON JUAN – October 30 – December 16, 1975 By Moliere Translated by Kenneth Cavander Directed by Robert Brustein Music – Richard Peaslee Sets – Michael Yeargan Costumes – Tony Straiges Lighting – Stephen R. Woody Dramaturg – Phillip Blumberg Production Stage Manager – Frank S. Torok Cast: James Brick, Norma Brustein, Robert Brustein, Carmen de Lavallade, Randall Duk Kim, Alvin Epstein, Victor Garbel, Jeremy Geidt, Joseph Grifasi, Tom Hill, Philip Kerr, Charles Levin, Jonathan Marks, Stephen Rowe, Paul Shhierhorn, Eugene Troobnick, Paula Wagner, Frederic Warriner DYNAMITE TONITE! – November 15 – December 20, 1975 By Arnold Weinstein Music by William Bolcom Directed by Alvin Epstein & Walt Jones Sets – Heidi Ettinger Costumes – Suzane Palmer Lighting – Lewis A. Folden Dramaturg – Stephen R. Lawson Production Stage Manager – Frank S. Torok Cast: James Brick, Norma Brustein, Robert Brustein, Carmen de Lavallade, Randall Duk Kim, Alvin Epstein, Victor Garbel, Jeremy Geidt, Joseph Grifasi, Tom Hill, Philip Kerr, Charles Levin, Jonathan Marks, Stephen Rowe, Paul Shhierhorn, Eugene Troobnick, Paula Wagner, Frederic Warriner * WALK THE DOG, WILLIE – January 15 – February 19, 1976 By Robert Auletta Directed by Walt Jones Music – Carol Lees Sets & Costumes – Michael Yeargan Lighting – Donald Bondy Lowy Dramaturg – Phillip Blumberg Production Stage Manager – Frank S. Torok Cast: James Brick, Norma Brustein, Robert Brustein, Carmen de Lavallade, Randall Duk Kim, Alvin Epstein, Victor Garbel, Jeremy Geidt, Joseph Grifasi, Tom Hill, Philip Kerr, Charles Levin, Jonathan Marks, Stephen Rowe, Paul Shhierhorn, Eugene Troobnick, Paula Wagner, Frederic Warriner BINGO – January 29 – March 20, 1976 By Edward Bond Directed by Ron Daniels Sets – David Lloyd Gropman Costumes – Annette Beck Lighting – Steve Pollock Dramaturg – Russell Vandenbroucke Production Stage Manager – Frank S. Torok Cast: James Brick, Norma Brustein, Robert Brustein, Carmen de Lavallade, Randall Duk Kim, Alvin Epstein, Victor Garbel, Jeremy Geidt, Joseph Grifasi, Tom Hill, Philip Kerr, Charles Levin, Jonathan Marks, Stephen Rowe, Paul Shhierhorn, Eugene Troobnick, Paula Wagner, Frederic Warriner GENERAL GORGEOUS – February 26 – May 3, 1976 By Michael McClure Directed by Lawrence Kornfeld Sets – Ursula Belden Costumes – Jeanne Button Lighting – Lloyd S. Riford III Dramaturg – Stephen Graham Production Stage Manager – Frank S. Torok Cast: James Brick, Norma Brustein, Robert Brustein, Carmen de Lavallade, Randall Duk Kim, Alvin Epstein, Victor Garbel, Jeremy Geidt, Joseph Grifasi, Tom Hill, Philip Kerr, Charles Levin, Jonathan Marks, Stephen Rowe, Paul Shhierhorn, Eugene Troobnick, Paula Wagner, Frederic Warriner TROILUS AND CRESSIDA – April 1 – May 8, 1976 By William Shakespeare Directed by Alvin Epstein Music – Krzysztof Penderecki Sets – Tony Straiges Costumes – Michael Yeargan Lighting – Paul Gallo Fight Choreography – B.H. Barry Dramaturg – Stephen Graham Production Stage Manager – Frank S. Torok Cast: James Brick, Norma Brustein, Robert Brustein, Carmen de Lavallade, Randall Duk Kim, Alvin Epstein, Victor Garbel, Jeremy Geidt, Joseph Grifasi, Tom Hill, Philip Kerr, Charles Levin, Jonathan Marks, Stephen Rowe, Paul Shhierhorn, Eugene Troobnick, Paula Wagner, Frederic Warriner Special Event: Patrick Magee in AN EVENING WITH SAMUEL BECKETT March 24-27, 1976 1974-1975 + THE POSSESSED – October 3-26, 1974, University Theatre A new dramatization by Andrzej Wajda of novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Based on adaptation by Albert Camus Translated by Justin O’Brien Directed by Andrzej Wajda Sets, Costumes, Lighting – Krystyna Zachwatowicz Music Composed by Zygmunt Konieezny Associate Set Designer – Michael H. Yeargan Associate Lighting Designer – William B. Warfel Costume Supervisor – Gerda Proctor Assistant Director – Jaroslaw Strzemien Cast: Coleman Allen, Linda Atkinson, Peter Blanc, Norma Brustein, Robert Brustein, Michael Cadden, Joseph Capone, Paul Cooper, Peter C. Crawford, Elzbieta Czyzewska, Jerome Dempsey, Franchelle Stewart Dorn, Ralph Drischell, Christopher Durang, Alvin Epstein, Charles Gunn, Thomas Holaday, Michael Lassell, Charles Levin, Christopher Lloyd, Barry E. Marshall, Kate McGregor-Stewart, Stephen J. Miklos, R. Nersesian, Steven Nowicki, Ralph Redpath, John Rothman, Stephen Rowe, Paul Schierhorn, Tony Schlaff, Landon Storrs, Meryl Streep, Richard Taus, Kay Tornborg, Mary Van Dyke * THE IDIOTS KARAMAZOV – October 31-December 21, 1974, Yale Rep By Christopher Durang and Albert Innuarato Directed by William Peters Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Lighting – Lloyd S. Riford, III Costumes – William Ivey Long Composer – Jack Feldman Cast: Linda Atkinson, Peter Blanc, Danny Brustein, Franchelle Stewart Dorn, Evan Drutman, Christopher Durang, Christine Estabrook, Dawn Forrest, Jeremy Geidt, Charles Levin, Margot Lovecraft, Lizbeth Mackay, Kate McGregor-Stewart, R. Nersesian, Ralph Redpath, John Rothman, Stephen Rowe, Meryl Streep * Joseph Conrad’s VICTORY – November 14-December 20, 1974, Yale Rep A story theatre version Walt Jones and Alvin Epstein Directed by Alvin Epstein Sets – Tony Straiges Costumes – Vittorio Capecce Lighting – Stephen R. Woody Cast: Elzbieta Czyzewska, Carmen de Lavallade, Jerome Dempsey, Ralph Drischell, Joseph Grifasi, Hurd Hatfield, Walt Jones, Ralph Redpath, Paul Schierhorn HAPPY END – February 6-March 22, 1975, Yale Rep In association with Yale School of Music Lyrics by Bertolt Brecht Music by Kurt Weill Original German Play by “Dorothy Lane” American Adaptation and Lyrics by Michael Feingold Directed by Michael Posnick Music Director and Conductor – Otto-Werner Mueller Sets and Costumes – Michael H. Yeargan Lighting and Projections – Stephen R. Woody Cast: Linda Leigh Atkinson, Norma Brustein, Stephanie Cotsirilos, Jerome Dempsey, Franchelle Stewart Dorn,Ralph Drischell, Alvin Epstein, Jeremy Geidt, Michael Lassell, Charles Levin, Lizbeth Mackay, John McAndrew, Kate McGregor-Stewart, R. Nersesian, Elizabeth Parrish, John Rothman, Stephen Rowe, Paul Schierhorn, Peter Mark Schifter, Meryl Streep, Frederic Warriner THE FATHER – February 20-April 24, 1975, Yale Rep By August Strindberg Directed by Jeff Bleckner Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Jeanne Button Lighting – William B. Warfel Cast: Elzbieta Czyzewska, Elizabeth Parrish, Ralph Redpath, Stephen Rowe, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Frederic Warriner * THE SHAFT OF LOVE – March 27-April 26, 1975, Yale Rep By Charles Dizenzo Directed by David Schweizer Sets and Costumes – Atkin Pace Lighting – James F. Ingalls Music – Walt Jones and Paul Schierhorn Cast: Linda Atkinson, Norma Brustein, Joseph Capone, Alma Cuervo, Jerome Dempsey, Jeremy Geidt, Joe Grifasi, Julie Haber, Charles Levin, Barry E. Marshall, Kate McGregor-Stewart, Elizabeth Parrish, Meryl Streep, Ted Tally, Frederic Warriner A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM – May 8-31, 1975 In association with Yale School of Music By William Shakespeare Music from The Fairy Queen by Henry Purcell Directed by Alvin Epstein Music Adapted and Conducted by Otto-Werner Mueller Sets – Tony Straiges Costumes – Zack Brown Lighting – William B. Warfel Associate Music Director and Conductor – Gary Fagin Choreography Associate – Carmen de Lavallade Cast: Lind Atkinson, Danny Brustein, Joseph Capone, Carmen de Lavallade, Jerome Dempsey, Franchelle Stewart Dorn, Ralph Drischell, Brian Drutman, Evan Drutman, Chris Erikson, Jeremy Geidt, Joe Grifasi, Michael Lassell, Charles Levin, Christopher Lloyd, Lizbeth Mackay, Kate McGregor-Stewart, Robert Nersesian, Ralph Redpath, John Rothman, Stephen Rowe, Paul Schierhorn, Peter Schifter, Meryl Streep, Frederic Warriner 1973-1974 THE TEMPEST – October 4-December 15, 1973, Yale Rep In association with Yale School of Music By William Shakespeare Music by Henry Purcell Additional Lyrics by John Cryden, William Davenant, Thomas Shadwell Directed by Moni Yakim and Alvin Epstein Music Adapted, Arranged and Conducted by Thomas Colville Sets and Costumes – Michael H. Yeargan Lighting – Barb Harris Cast: Mia Anderer, Diana Belshaw, John Paul Bogart, John J. Brown, Elyse Renee Cherry, Joseph Costa, Carmen de Lavallade, Jerome Dempsey, Alvin Epstein, Niki Flacks, Howard Foster, Jeremy Geidt, Mark Hewitt, William Jarvis, Stephen Joyce, John Kuhner, Heln Kwok-Hui, Nancy Anne Nelson, Mordecai Newman, Ron Recasner, Tony Roberts, Fred Sanders, Paul Schierhorn, Frederic Warriner, Sigourney Weaver, Robert B. Whittemore * DARKROOM – October 18-December 11, 1973, Yale Rep By David Epstein Directed by Michael Posnick Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Tony Negron Lighting – D. Edmund Thomas Sound – William Otterson Original Music – Lenny Hat Cast: Niki Flacks, Lenny Hat, Darryl Hill, John Kuhner, Charles Levin, Tony Roberts, Kate Stewart * WATERGATE CLASSICS – November 15-January 26, 1974, Yale Rep By Robert Barnett, Robert Brustein, Lonnie Carter, Jules Feiffer, Jeremy Geidt, Jonathan Marks, Philip Roth, Isaiah Sheffer, Maury Yeston Directed by Isaiah Sheffer Sets – Zack Brown Costumes – Tove Ahlback, Jeanne Button, Michael H. Yeargan Lighting – Dirk Epperson Choreography – Carmen de Lavallade Musical Direction – Jay Gitlin Cast: Diana Belshaw, John J. Brown, Norma Brustein, Robert Brustein, Joseph Costa, Stephanie Cotsirilos, Carmen de Lavallade, Jerome Dempsey, Alvin Epstein, Jeremy Geidt, Darryl Hill, Stephen Joyce, Charles Levin, Jonathan Marks, Paul Schierhorn, Kate Stewart, Frederic Warriner, Sigourney Weaver *THE TUBS – December 20-March 27, 1974, Yale Rep By Terrence McNally Directed by Anthony Holland Sets and Costumes – Michael H. Yeargan Lighting – Barb Harris Sound – Fred Goldsmith Cast: Peter Benda, John J. Brown, David Coffey, Joseph Costa, Stephanie Cotsirilos, Jerome Dempsey, Jeremy Geidt, Kurt Kasznar, Charles Levin, Eric McFarland, Mordecai Newman, Marion Paone, John Phillips, Bill Picanza, Ronald Recasner, James R. Shaffer, Ted Tally, Michael Vale, Frederic Warriner THE RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY – January 31-February 23, 1974, University Theatre In association with Yale School of Music Text by Bertolt Brecht Music by Kurt Weill Translated by Michael Feingold Directed by Alvin Epstein Music Director, Conductor – Otto-Werner Mueller Sets – Tony Straiges Costumes – Tony Negron Lighting and Projections – D. Edmund Thomas Cast: Stephanie Cotsirilos, Carmen de Lavallade, Jerome Dempsey, Benjamin Fitt, Daniel Garrett, Jeremy Geidt, Bill Jarvis, Kurt Kasznar, Grace Keagy, Stephen R. Lawson, Tom LeFevre, Martha Leipsie, Barry Lenson, John McAfee, Stephen Osmond, Rick Pappas, Gilbert Price, Ronald Recasner, Sally Santacroce, Paul Schierhorn, James Shaffer, Kate Stewart, J. Kirk van der Swaagh, Frederic Warriner, Sigourney Weaver, Robert B. Whittemore GEOGRAPHY OF A HORSE DREAMER and AN EVENING WITH DEAD ESSEX – March 7-April 27, 1974, Yale Rep + GEOGRAPHY OF A HORSE DREAMER By Sam Shepard Directed by David Schweizer Sets and Costumes – William Ivey Long Lighting – Bronislaw Sammler Sound – Steve Pollock Films – David Aschenson Cast: Joseph Costa, Berkeley Harris, Kurt Kasznar, Charles Levin, Jonathan Marks, Paul Schierhorn, Michael Vale, Frederic Warriner AN EVENING WITH DEAD ESSEX By Adrienne Kennedy Directed by Andre Mtumi Visuals – Karma Stanley Design – William Ivey Long Lighting – Bronislaw Sammler Sound – Steve Pollock Cast: Pierre Maurice Baston, John J. Brown, Carmen de Lavallade, Darryl Hill, Earnest L. Hudson, Hannibal Penney, Jr. * SCHLEMIEL THE FIRST – April 11-May 18, 1974, Yale Rep By Isaac Bashevis Singer Directed by Isaiah Sheffer Composer – Bobby Paul Musical Director – Robert Goldstone Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Anthony Straiges Lighting – William B. Warfield Dances Designed by Carmen de Lavallade Cast: Diana Belshaw, John J. Brown, Danny Brustein, Norma Brustein, Jerome Dempsey, Brian Drutman, Berkeley Harris, Anthony Holland, Kurt Kasznar, Stuart Katz, Charles Levin, Jamie Luciani, Mordecai Newman, Marion Paone, Raphael Sbarge, Paul Schierhorn, Deborah Schwartz, Kate Stewart, Michael Vale * THE FROGS – March 29-May 17, 1974, Yale Pool By Aristophanes Freely adapted and directed by Burt Shevelove Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Orchestrations – Jonathan Tunick Music Director – Don Jennings Sets – Michael Yeargan Costumes – Jeanne Button Lighting – Carol M. Waaser Shakespeare and Shaw selected and arranged by Michael Feingold Choreography – Carmen de Lavallade Cast: Larry Blyden, Christopher Brown, Joseph Costa, Carmen de Lavallade, Jerome Dempsey, Dan Desmond, Alvin Epstein, Jeremy Geidt, Darryl Hill, Anthony Holland, Stephen R. Lawson, Charles Levin, Jonathan Marks, Ron Recasner, Gil Rochon, III, Paul Schierhorn, Michael Vale Singers: Joan Berline, Peter Bogyo, Alma Cuervo, Frachelle Stewart Dorn, Christopher Durang. Beth Hatton, Brock Holmes, Richard Larsen, Stephen R. Lawson, Susan LeFevre, Robert Picardo, Ron Recasner, Gil Rochon, III, Stephen Rowe, Jeremy Smith, Kate McGregor-Stewart, Meryl Streep, David Thomas, Scott Ulmer, Bob Van Nest, Sigourney Weaver, Donald Woodall Dancers: Diana Belshaw, Linda K. Harold, Ron Porter, Nora Peterson, Dianna Raffman, Susan Strasburger, Alfonso Wilson, Kathryn Woglom Frogs: Steve Edelson, Wade Agurcia, Michael Armstrong, Robert Barnett, Michael Cadden, Jack Callahan, Gary Cavaliere, Peter Crawford, David B. Fisher, Ed Hornsby, Alexander Lawler, Quentin Lawler, Frank Lawlor, Kevin Lawlor, Dave Lichten, Pat Monahan, Ralph Redpath, Curt Sanburn, Ted Stein, Jose A. Taboada, Richard Taus 1972-1973 THE BOURGEOIS GENTLEMAN – October 6-December 6, 1972, Yale Rep By Moliere Translated by Michael Feingold Directed by Alvin Epstein Sound Collage – Preston A. Trombly Sets and Costumes – Steven Rubin Lighting – Nathan L. Drucker Choreographic Assistance – Carmen de Lavallade Cast: Marycharlotte Cummings, Carmen de Lavallade, Leonard Frey, Robert Gainer, Bill Gearhart, Joseph G. Grifasi, Michael Gross, Nicholas Hormann, Amanda Lihamba, Jonathan Marks, Deborah Mayo, John McAndrew, Elizabeth Parrish, William Peters, Michael Quigley, Robin Pearson Rose, Paul Schierhorn, John V. Shea, Preston A. Trombly * A BREAK IN THE SKIN – October 13-January 13, 1973, Yale Rep By Ronald Ribman Directed by Arthur Sherman Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Enno Poersch Lighting – William B. Warfel Cast: Leonard Frey, Bill Gearhart, Jeremy Geidt, Joseph G. Grifasi, Stephen Joyce, Jonathan Marks, Elizabeth Parrish, Janet Ward, Robin Pearson Rose * ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN – November 10-January 10, 1973, Yale Rep By Eric Bentley Directed by Michael Posnick Sets and Costumes – Steven Rubin Lighting – Barb Harris Cast: Marycharlotte Cummings, Al Freeman, Jr., Leonard Frey, Jeremy Geidt, Joseph G. Grifasi, Michael Gross, Tom Haas, Nicholas Hormann, Stephen Joyce, Deborah Mayo, Allan Miller, John McAndrew, Elizabeth Parrish, William Peters, Michael Quigley, Paul Schierhorn * IN THE CLAP SHACK – December 15-March 10, 1973, Yale Rep By William Styron Directed by Alvin Epstein Sets and Costumes – Richard L. Rowsell Lighting – D. Edmund Thomas Cast: Miles Chapin, Bill Gearhart, Jeremy Geidt, Joseph G. Grifasi, Michael Gross, Nicholas Hormann, Thomas E. Lanter, William Ludel, Hannibal Penney, Jr., Steven Robman, Paul Schierhorn, Eugene Troobnick * THE MIRROR – January 19-March 7, 1973, Yale Rep By Isaac Bashevis Singer Directed by Michael Posnick Music by Yehudi Wyner Sets and Costumes – Steven Rubin Lighting – Nathan L. Drucker Choreography – Carmen de Lavallade Cast: Marycharlotte Cummings, Carmen de Lavallade, Bill Gearhart, Jeremy Geidt, Michael Gross, Nicholas Hormann, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Amandina Lihamba, Jonathan Marks, Deborah Mayo, Elizabeth Parrish, Michael Quigley, Robin Pearson Rose, Eugene Troobnick, Richard Venture BAAL – February 16-April 24, 1973, Yale Rep By Bertolt Brecht Translated by William E. Smith and Ralph Manheim Directed by Tom Haas Sets and Costumes – John Beatty Lighting and Projections – D. Edmund Thomas Music Composed – Walt Jones Orchestrations and Arrangements – Carol Lees, Paul Schierhorn, Walt Jones Cast: Bob Balaban, Marycharlotte Cummings, Barbara Hauptman, Nicholas Hormann, Carmen de Lavallade, Stephen Joyce, Amandina Lihamba, Jonathan Marks, Deborah Mayo, Elizabeth Parrish, Michael Quigley, Robin Pearson Rose, Larry Strichman + MACBETT – March 16-May 16, 1973, Yale Rep By Eugene Ionesco Translated by Charles Marowitz Directed by William Peters, John McAndrew, and Alvin Epstein Sets – Enno Poersch Costumes – Maura Beth Smolover Lighting – Ian Rodney Calderon Music Composer – Gregory Sandow Sound – Carol M. Waaser Cast: Carmen de Lavallade, Alvin Epstein, Joseph G. Grifasi, Michael Gross, Stephen Joyce, Amandina Lihamba, Deborah Mayo, John McAndrew, John McCaffrey, William Peters, Michael Quigley, Paul Schierhorn, Eugene Troobnick + LEAR –April 13-May 19, 1973, Yale Rep by Edward Bond Directed by David Giles Sets – Ming Cho Lee Costumes – Jeanne Button Lighting – William B. Warfel Sound – David Jonathan Ward Cast: Bob Balaban, Marycharlotte Cummings, Donald Davis, Alvin Epstein, Robert Gainer, Linda Gates, Jeremy Geidt, Joseph G. Grifasi, Michael Gross, Carmen de Lavallade, Alvin Epstein, Bill Gearhart, Nicholas Hormann, Stephen Joyce, Bill Ludel, Jonathan Marks, John McAndrew, Mark McCarthy, Elizabeth Parrish, William Peters, Michael Quigley, Steven Robman, Robin Pearson Rose, Raphael Sbarge, Paul Schierhorn, John V. Shea, Larry Strichman, Eugene Troobnick 1971-1972 WHEN WE DEAD AWAKEN – rotating repertory beginning October 14-December 8, 1971, Yale Rep By Henrik Ibsen Translated by Michael Feingold (Commissioned by Yale Rep) Directed by Tom Haas Musical Selections – Paul Severtson Sets and Costumes – Steven Rubin Lighting – Edgar Swift Cast: Sarah Albertson, Carmen de Lavallade, Paul Gearhart, David Hurst, Joseph Jonsky, Marty Lafferty, Stephen Mendillo, Nancy Wickwire Children: Lisa Ann Drolette, Therese Eke, Jonathan Christi Frost, Alvin Kernan * THE BIG HOUSE, rotating repertory October 21-December 8, 1972, Yale Rep By Lonnie Carter Directed by Robert Brustein Music composed by Maury Yeston Choreography – Carmen de Lavallade Sets and Costumes – Steven Rubin Lighting – Dennis L. Dorn Cast: Charlene Fredericka Bletson, James Brick, Meredith S. Burns, Stephanie Cotsirilos, Tony de Santis, Herb Downer, Bill Gearhardt, Jeremy Geidt, Andrew Johnson, Marty Lafferty, Elizabeth Parrish, Hannibal Penney, Jr., William Peters, Dean L. Radcliffe, Paul Schierhorn, Dick Shawn, Yannis Simonides, Rosemary Stewart CALIGULA – rotating repertory November 25-December 8, 1971; solo run January 415, 1972, Yale Rep By Albert Camus Adapted from the French by Justin O’Brien Directed by Alvin Epstein Sets and Costumes –Steven Rubin Lighting – Nathan L. Drucker Cast: James Brick, Meredith S. Burns, Herb Downer, Bill Gearhart, Jeremy Geidt, David Hurst, Andrew Johnson, Megan Lafferty, Stephen Mendillo, Hannibal Penney, Jr., William Peters, Dean L. Radcliffe, Paul Schierhorn, Yannis Simonides, Christopher Walken, Nancy Wickwire REPERTORY HOLIDAY – January 20-February 12, Yale Rep TWO BY BRECHT AND WEILL: The Little Mahagonny and The Seven Deadly Sins – January 20-29, 1972 Scenery and costumes originally designed by Santo Loquasto Adapted for this production by Ellis M. Pryce-Jones Lighting by Al Kibbe Cast: James Brick, Stephanie Cotsirilos, Carmen de Lavallade, Herb Downer, Jeremy Geidt, Maxine Lieberman, Jack Litten, John McAndrew, Richard McKee, Elizabeth Parrish, Hannibal Penney, Jr., Dean Lanier Radcliffe, Paul Schierhorn, Yannis Simonides, Henry Winkler PASSION and STOPS – February 1-5 Directed by Michael Posnick Sets and Costumes – Ellis M. Pryce-Jones Lighting – Al Kibbe + PASSION By Edward Bond Cast: Sarah Albertson, James Brick, Jeremy Geidt, Joan Pape * STOPS By Robert Auletta Cast: Sarah Alberston, James Brick, Herb Downer, Bill Gearhart, Jeremy Geidt, Jonathan Marks, Elizabeth Parrish, Paul Schierhorn, Rosemary Stewart JACQUES BREL: SONGS – February 8-12 English translations by Mort Schuman, Eric Blau, and the Jacques Brel Company Directed by David Schweizer Music Direction/Arrangements – Steven Blier Sets – Ellis M. Pryce-Jones Lighting – Al Kibbe Cast: Stephanie Cotsirilos, Bill Horwitz, Glenn J. Mure, Julie Preston + I MARRIED YOU FOR THE FUN OF IT – rotating repertory February 17, 1972, Yale Rep By Natalie Ginzburg Translated by John Hersey Directed by Roger Hendricks Simon Sets and Costumes – Steven Rubin Lighting – William B. Warfel Cast: Sarah Albertson, Stephanie Cotsirilos, Alvin Epstein, Elizabeth Parrish, Joan Welles LIFE IS A DREAM – rotating repertory February 24, 1972, Yale Rep By Pedro Calderon de la Barca English version by Roy Campbell Directed by Jacques Burdick Music Composed by – Sarah S. Meneely Sets – Gary James Wheeler Costumes – Michelle Guillot Lighting – Ian Calderon Cast: Thomas Barbour, James Brick, Lisa Carling, Stephanie Cotsirilos, Herb Downer, Bill Gearhart, David Hurst, Carmen de Lavallade, Jeremy Geidt, Stephen Joyce, Hannibal Penney, Jr., Rosemary Stewart, Nancy Wickwire + HAPPY END – rotating repertory April 6, 1972, Yale Rep Lyrics by Bertolt Brecht Music by Kurt Weill Original German Play by Dorothy Lane American adaptation and lyrics by Michael Feingold Directed by Michael Posnick Musical Director – Thomas Fay Scenery, Lighting, Projections – Raymond C. Recht Comstumes – Michael Yeargan Cast: Sarah Albertson, Thomas Barbour, James Brick, Lisa Carling, Stephanie Cotsirilos, Alvin Epstein, Bill Gearhart, Jeremy Geidt, David Hurst, Stephen Joyce, John Mc Andrew, Elizabeth Parrish, Dean Lanier Radcliffe, Yannis Simonides, Paul Schierhorn, Rosemary Stewart, Joan Welles, Nancy Wickwire 1970-1971 STORY THEATRE REPERTORY – October 8-31, 1970, Yale Rep Conceived by Paul Sills Directed by Larry Arrick Music by Barbara Damashek * GIMPEL THE FOOL By Isaac Bashevis Singer Adapted by Larry Arrick Lyrics by Barbara Damashek Cast: James Brick, Barbara Damashek, Katherine De Hetre, Carmen De Lavallade, Alvin Epstein, Lydia Fisher, Maxine Lieberman, James Naughton, Elizabeth Parrish, Louis Plante, Theodore Ravinett, Frank Speiser, Steve Van Benschoten, Henry Winkler * SAINT JULIAN THE HOSPITALER By Gustave Flaubert Adapted and lyrics by Kenneth Cavander Cast: David Ackroyd, James Brick, Katherine De Hetre, Carmen De Lavallade, Lydia Fisher, Jeremy Geidt, Maxine Lieberman, James Naughton, Elizabeth Parrish, Louis Plante, Theodore Ravinett, Frank Speiser, Steve Van Benschoten, Henry Winkler * OLYMPIAN GAMES Based on Ovid’s Metamorphoses Written and composed by Kenneth Cavander and Barbara Damashek Cast: David Ackroyd, James Brick, Barbara Damashek, Katherine De Hetre, Carmen De Lavallade, Alvin Epstein, Lydia Fisher, Jeremy Geidt, Maxine Lieberman, James Naughton, Elizabeth Parrish, Louis Plante, Theodore Ravinett, Frank Speiser, Steve Van Benschoten, Henry Winkler THE REVENGER’S TRAGEDY – November 19-December 12, 1970, Yale Rep By Cyril Tourneur Directed by Robert Brustein Music and Sound – Richard Peaslee Sets – Santo Loquasto Costumes – Ariel Ballif Lighting – William B. Warfel Movement and Masques – Carmen De Lavallade Cast: David Ackroyd, James Brick, Lisa Carling, Peter Covette, Carmen de Lavallade, Lydia Fisher, Jeremy Geidt, Kenneth Haigh, Robert Hitt, Richard D. Masur, Stephen Mendillo, James Naughton, Elizabeth Parrish, William Peters, Louis Plant, Theodore Ravinett, Lee Richardson, Frank Speiser, Charles Turner, Steve Van Benschoten, Henry Winkler *WHERE HAS TOMMY FLOWERS GONE? – January 7-31, 1971, Yale Rep By Terrence McNally Directed by Larry Arrick Sets and Costumes – Steven Rubin Lighting and Graphics Coordinator – William B. Warfel Lighting – Dennis G. Daluiso Slides – Michael Shane Music Arrangements – Barbara Damashek Sound – Eugene Kimball Cast: David Ackroyd, Sarah Albertson, James Brick, Lisa Carling, Peter Covette, Barbara Damashek, Katherine De Hetre, Robert Drivas, Lydia Fisher, Jeremy Geidt, Maxine Lieberman, James Naughton, Elizabeth Parrish, Louis Plante, Charles Turner, Steve Van Benschoten, Henry Winkler MACBETH – February 18-March 13, 1971, Yale Rep By William Shakespeare Directed by Robert Brustein Sets – Leo Yoshimura Costumes – Ariel Ballif Lighting – William B. Warfel Film Sequences – Harvey F. Bellin Sound – Eugene Kimball Duels Staged by Chris Tanner Cast: David Ackroyd, James Brick, Lisa Carling, Peter Covette, Carmen de Lavallade, H. Ray Downer, Lydia Fisher, Jeremy Geidt, Richard Hamburger, Robert Hitt, Marty Lafferty, Richard D. Masur, Stephen Mendillo, James Naughton, Elizabeth Parrish, Louis Plante, Ellis M. Pryce-Jones, Theodore Ravinett, Lee Richardson, Steven Robman, Frank Speiser, Larry Strichman, Dave Stein, Charles Turner, Stephen Van Benschoten, Henry Winkler WOYZECK and PLAY – April 1-24, 1971, Yale Rep Directed by Rom Haas Music by Marion Brown Sets – Michael Yeargan Costumes – Kenneth Thompson Lighting – Paul Butler WOYZECK By Georg Buechner Translated by Paul Butler Cast: David Ackroyd, Sarah Albertson, Elizabeth Parrish PLAY By Samuel Beckett Cast: David Ackroyd, Grace Benevento, Charlene Bletson, Peter Covette, Alvin Epstein, Lydia Fisher, Robert Gainer, Jeremy Geidt, Elizabeth Parrish, Hannibal Penney, Kelley Radcliffe, Lee Smith, Charles Turner, Henry Winkler TWO BY BERTOLT BRECHT AND KURT WEILL – May 13-June 5, 1971, Yale Repertory Theatre Book any Lyrics by Bertolt Brecht Music by Kurt Weill Musical Director- Gustav Meier Assistant Conductor/Pianist – Thomas Fay Sets and Costumes – Santo Loquasto Lighting – Robert W. Scheeler Presented in association with Yale School of Music THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS Translated by W.H. Auden and Chester Kallman Directed by Alvin Epstein + THE LITTLE MAHAGONNY Translated by Michael Feingold Directed by Michael Posnick Cast: Robert Benedetti, James Brick, Stephanie Cotsirilos, H. Ray Downer, William Duvall, Jeremy Geidt, Dori Levine, Maxine Lieberman, Jack Litten, Elizabeth Parrish, Dean Lanier Radcliffe, Theodore Ravinett, Charles Turner, Stephen Van Benschoten, Henry Winkler 1969-1970 THE RIVALS – October 16-November 8, 1969 By Richard Brinsley Sheridan Directed by Alvin Epstein Sets and Costumes – Lawrence Station King Lighting – Carol Waaser Cast: David Ackroyd, Jim Brick, James Cady, Barbara Damashek, Lydia Fisher, Jeremy Geidt, Jerome Kilty, Maxine Lieberman, Cynthia Parker, Elizabeth Parrish, Louis R. Plante, Terry Taylor, Steve Van Benschoten * OVID’S METAMORPHOSES – November 27-December 20, 1969 Conceived by Paul Sills Translated and Adapted with Lyrics by Arnold Weinstein Directed by Larry Arrick Additional Material by Kenneth Cavander Additional Music by Barbara Damashek, Mark Levinson, Stephen Michaels, Michael Posnick Sets and Costumes – Gary C. Eckhardt Lighting – George Moredock Original production by Paul Sills at The Body Politic in Chicago with music by John Guth and William Russo Cast: David Ackroyd, James Brick, Barbara Damashek, Lydia Fisher, Carmen de Lavallade, Alvin Epstein, Linda Gulder, Maxine Lieberman, Elizabeth Parrish, Louis Plante, Meral Taygun, Steve Van Benschoten CRIMES AND CRIMES – January 8-31, 1970, University Theatre By August Strindberg Translated by Evert Sprinchorn Directed by Robert Lewis Sets and Costumes – Kenneth Emmanule Lighting – Jenie Swartz Cast: David Ackroyd, A.J. Antoon, Ann Clark, Barbara Damashek, Carmen de Lavallade, Mildred Dunnock, Alvin Epstein, Jonathan Marks, Christopher Ostergren, Louis Plante, Charles Siegel, Meral Taygun, Steve Van Benschoten, Stanley E. Wiklinski THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR – February 19-March 14, 1970, University Theatre By Nikolai Gogol Translated by Peter Raby Directed by Ali Taygun Sets and Costumes – Peter Gould Lighting – Peter Edmund Winter Cast: David Ackroyd, Jerome Anello, William Ballantyne, James Brick, Jay Cady, Peter Cameron, Peter B. Covette, Alvin Epstein, Lydia Fisher, Mark Flanagan, Linda Gulder, Maxine Lieberman, Jonathan Marks, Stephen Mendillo, Joan Pape, Elizabeth Parrish, Louis Plante, Timothy E. Roseborough, Charles Siegel, Frank Speiser, Meral Taygun, Eugene Troobnick, Steve Van Benschoten, Stanley E. Wiklinksi, Henry Franklin Winkler TRANSFORMATIONS: 3 New One-Act Plays by Yale Playwrights – April 2-25, 1970, University Theatre Directed by Richard Gilman Sets and Lighting by Stewart W. Johnson Costumes by Steven Rubin * THE RHESUS UMBRELLA By Jeff Wanshel Cast: James Brick, Maxine Lieberman, Elizabeth Parrish, Louis Plant, Ellis M. Pryce-Jones, Steve Van Benschoten, Henry Franklin Winkler * CLUTCH By David Epstein Cast: David Ackroyd, Joan Pape * Iz She Izzy or Iz He Aint’zy or Iz They Both? By Lonnie Carter Cast: David Ackroyd, James Brick, Joan Pape, Elizabeth Parrish, Louis Plant, Steve Van Benschoten DON JUAN, OR THE ENEMY OF GOD – May 14-June 6, 1970, University Theatre By Moliere A New Version by Kenneth Cavander Directed by Robert Brustein Sets and Costumes – Jeffrey Higginbottom Music and Sound – Richard Peaslee Lighting – William B. Warfel Cast: David Ackroyd, Jerome Anello, Joseph Capone, John Cromwell, Barbara Damashek, Carmen de Lavallade, Jill Eikenberry, Alvin Epstein, Lydia Fisher, James Naughton, Joan Pape, Elizabeth Parrish, Louis Plante, Meral Taygun, Eugene Troobnick, Steve Van Benschoten, Stanley Wiklinski Guest Company: The Negro Ensemble Company SONG OF THE LUSITANIAN BOGEY – September 22-27, 1969, University Theatre By Paul Weiss Translated by Lee Baxanball Music by Coleridge Taylor Perkinson Directed by Israel Hicks (based on original production directed by Michael A. Schultz) Dance Direction – Louis Johnson Sets – Edward Burbridge Lights – Marshall Williams Music Direction – Margaret Harris Costumes – Bernard Johnson Cast: Norman Bush, Rosalind Cash, David Downing, Frances Foster, Arthur French, William Jay, Onike Lee, Esther Rolle, Mari Toussaint, Anita Wilson, Allie Woods 1968-1969 * GOD BLESS – October 10-26, 1968, University Theatre By Jules Feiffer Directed by Harold Stone Sets – Robert Blackman Costumes – Jac McAnelly Lighting – Jeffrey Milet Stage Manager – Mark Daniel Healy Cast: Alvin Epstein, George Gaynes, Mari Gorman, Carl Lee, Michael Lombard, David Spielberg SAVED in alternation with YALE PLAYS – December 5-21, 1968, University Theatre Sets by Tom Rasmussen Costumes – Robert Blackman Lighting – Richard Devin Stage Manager – Mark Daniel Healy Assistant Stage Manager – Clint Spencer + SAVED By Edward Bond Directed by Jeff Bleckner Cast: David Ackroyd, William Ballantyne, David Clennon, Mari Gorman, J.J. Linsalata, Michael Lombard, Stephen Mills, Joan Pape, Carl Schlanger, David Spielberg, Shawn Taylor * THEY TOLD ME THAT YOU CAME THIS WAY By David Epstein Directed by Michael Posnick Cast: Peter Cameron, Burl Hash, Henry Franklin Winkler * THE GREAT CHINESE REVOLUTION By Anthony Scully Directed by Ali Taygun Cast: Allison Brennan, Jim Brick, James W. Cady, II, Marilyn Carter, Jill Eikenberry, Devon Flanagan, Jeremy Geidt, Anthony Johnson, Lisa Kelley, Joanna Kyd, Maxine A. Lieberman, Everette Lunning, Jr., Charles Siegal, Meral Taygun, Charles Turner, Stanley Wiklinski * STORY THEATRE – January 23-February 8, 1969, University Theatre Conceived and directed by Paul Sills Directed in association with Larry Arrick Sets – Bill Forrester Costumes – Carl Mica Michell Lighting – T. J. McHose Stage Manager – Mark Daniel Healy Assistant Stage Manager – Clint Spencer Cast: David Ackroyd, David Clennon, Barbara Damashek, Mildred Dunnock, Alvin Epstein, Pamela Jones, Michael Lombard, Joan Pape, David Spielberg BACCHAE – March 6-22, 1969, University Theatre By Euripides Translated by Kenneth Cavander Directed by Andre Gregory Associate Director – Stanley Rosenberg Music and Sound – Richard Peaslee Sets and Costumes – Santo Loquasto Lighting – Suellen Childs Stage Manager – Mark Daniel Healy Assistant Stage Manager – Clint Spencer Cast: George Bartenieff, David Clennon, Mildred Dunnock, Alvin Epstein, Michael Lombard, David Spielberg Chorus: Allison Brennan, Marilyn Carter, Peter B. Covette, Diana Devegh, Douglass Everhart, Anthony Johnson, Joanna Kyd, Katharin Leavelle, Everetee Lunning, Jr., James Metzner, James J. Naughton, III, Susie Wolter Rosenberg, Stanley E. Wiklinski, Henry Franklin Winkler Guards: Michael Blumlein, David Copelin, William A. Henry, Barbara Mackay, George Singer, Thomas Walker * GREATSHOT – May 8-24, 1969, University Theatre Book and Lyrics by Arnold Weinstein Music by William Bolcom Directed by Paul Sills Lyrics for “Three Cheers for Terrible Food” written with Fran Landesman Sets – Robert R. Struble Costumes – Gary D. Eckhart Lighting – Rick Ulrich Stage Manager – Clint Spencer Cast: David Ackroyd, William Ballantyne, Marilyn Carter, David Clennon, Barbara Damashek, Jan Egleson, Jill Eikenberry, Alvin Epstein, Lydia Fisher, Bill Gearhart, Anthony Johnson, Pamela Jones, Joanna Kyd, Gayle Kelly Landers, Joan Pape, Elizabeth Parrish, Louis Robert Plant, Carol Schlanger, Charles Siegel, Stephen Van Benschoten, Esteban Vega Guest Companies: The Living Theatre: MYSTERIES AND SMALLER PIECES, ANTIGONE, FRANKENSTEIN, PARADISE NOW Jean-Louis Barrault and Madeleine Renaud: HAPPY DAYS by Samuel Beckett; WORDS AND MUSIC FROM THE COURT OF THE SUN KING LOUIS XIV 1967-1968 ‘TIS PITY SHE’S A WHORE – October 16-28, 1967, University Theatre By John Ford Directed by Kenneth Haigh Sets and Costumes – Douglas Higgins Lighting – Steven Waxler Dance Arrangements – Susan Sherry Music Devised by Frank Bennett and Michael Posnick Music Performed by Frank Bennett Stage Manager – Mark Daniel Healy Cast – David Ackroyd, Barbara Damashek, Jan Egleson, Lydia Fisher, Robert Ginn, Roger Hendricks, Jeanne Hepple, Anthony Holland, Pamela Jones, Richard Jordan, John Karlen, Michael Lombard, Paul Mann, James Metzner, Louis R. Plante, Brett Prentiss, Tom Rosqui, Stefan Rudnicki, Susan Sherry, Donald R. Warfield, Kathleen Widdoes * WE BOMBED IN NEW HAVEN – December 4-23, 1967, University Theatre By Joseph Heller Directed by Larry Arrick Sets – Robert U. Taylor Costumes – Alec Sutherland Lighting – Robert Allen Heaton Stage Manager – Mark Daniel Healy Cast: William Abrams, Jerome Anello, James Brick, Richard Cox, Roger Hendricks, Anthony Holland, Ken Howard, Anthony Johnson, Richard Jordan, Stacy Keach, Ron Leibman, Joseph Linsalata, Michael Lombard, John McCurry, Stephen Mills, Estelle Parsons, Donald K. Warfield HENRY IV – January 29-February 10, 1968, University Theatre By Luigi Pirandello, translated by Eric Bentley Directed by Carl Weber Sets – Robert U. Taylor Costumes – Thom J. Peterson Lighting – Laura Mae Jackson Stage Manager – Mark Daniel Healy Cast: David Ackroyd, Jeff Bleckner, David Clennon, Kenneth Haigh, Jeanne Hepple, Anthony Holland, Richard Jordan, Stacy Keach, Michael Lombard, Thomas O. Martin, Robert A. McDonald, Jr., Roger Hendricks Simon, Kathleen Widdoes THE THREE SISTERS – March 4-16, 1968, University Theatre By Anton Chekhov Translated by Tyrone Guthrie and Leonid Kipnis Directed by Larry Arrick Sets – Paul Shortt Costumes – Linda Fisher Lighting – Edwin Meyer Act II Songs – music by Stacy Keach, lyrics by Arnold Weinstein Stage Manager – Mark Daniel Healy Cast: David Ackroyd, Rose Arrick, Barbara Damashek, Jeanne Hepple, Richard Jordan, Stacy Keach, Ron Leibman, Michael Lombard, Paul Mann, Barry Morse, Joan Pape, Louis R. Plante, Michael Posnick, Roger Hendricks Simon, Eva M. Vizy, Ruth Wallman, Kathleen Widdoes CORIOLANUS – May 6-18, 1968, University Theatre By William Shakespeare Directed by Jeff Bleckner, in association with Larry Arrick Sets – John W. Jacobsen Costumes – Tom Rasmussen Lighting – Spencer Mosse Battle Staging – James Sloyan Musical Instruments created by John W. Jacobson, Jan Egleson, Peter Winter Cast: William Abrams, David Ackroyd, Jerome Anello, James Cady, Peter Cameron, Joseph Capone, David Clennon, Peter Covette, Jan Egleson, Jill Eikenberry, Robert Einenkel, Douglass Everhart, Marc Flanagan, Kathleen Gray, Margaret Gruen, Linda Gulder, Jeff Haggin, Ken Howard, Bruce Huett, Anthony Johnson, James Keach, Stacy Keach, Elizabeth Kelley, Katharin Leavelle, Joseph Linsalata, Michael Lombard, Ev Lunning, Jon Marchant, Ken Martin, Thomas O. Martin, Robert McDonald, Jack Messinger, Jim Metzner, Steve Mills, Barry Morse, Portia Patterson, Louis Plante, Graham Pollock, Brett Prentiss, Carol Schlanger, Mary Shimkus, Meral Taygun, Charles Turner, Steve VanBenschoten, Donald Warfield, Nancy Wickwire, Henry Winkler, Harris Yulin Guest Company: The San Francisco Mime Troupe: L’AMANT MILITARE by Carlo Goldoni 1966-1967 DYNAMITE TONIGHT! An Actors’ Opera – December 6-18, 1966, University Theatre By Arnold Weinstein Music by William Bolcom Directed by Paul Sills Music Director Carl Eberl Sets – Paul Shortt Lighting – F. Mitchell Dana Costumes – Thom Peterson Cast: David Clennon, Alvin Epstein, George Gaynes, Alan Haufrect, Linda Lavin, William Redfield, Roger H. Simon, Gene Troobnick VOLPONE - January 31-February 12, 1967, University Theatre By Ben Jonson Directed by Clifford Williams Sets – Douglas Higgins Costumes – Cara Z. Shubin Lighting – Ting Barrow Cast: Talia Coppola, Paul Corum, Ralph Drischell, Robert Einenkel, George Gaynes, Alan Haufrect, Betty Hellman, David Hurst, Lee Landsberg, Ron Leibman, Ken Martin, Joan Pape, Louis Plante, Graham Pollock, Woody Romoff, Susan Sherry, Roger H. Simon, Meral Taygun, Gary Waldhorn, Ruth Wallmann, Donald Warfield, Lilyan Wilder * PROMETHEUS BOUND – May 9-21, 1967, University Theatre By Aeschylus, adapted by Robert Lowell Directed by Jonathan Miller Sets and Costumes – Michael Annals Lighting – Phil Dixson Cast: Laurinda Barrett, Clayton Corbin, Kenneth Haigh, David Hurst, Ron Leibman, Ev Lunning, Joan Pape, Brett Prentiss, Joan Weisberg, Irene Worth Guest Companies: The Southwark Theatre Company at the Theatre of the Living Arts (Philadelphia): ENDGAME – September 20-25, 1966 By Samuel Beckett Directed by Andre Gregory Sets – Eugene Lee Costumes – Eric Martin Cast: Jerome Dempsey, David Hurst, Ron Leibman, Miriam Phillips The Open Theatre, New York: *VIET ROCK – October 11-23, 1966, University Theatre Written and Directed by Megan Terry Incidental Music/Accompaniment – Marianne de Pury Sets, Lighting – Gil Wechsler (World Premiere pre-Off-Broadway engagement) Cast: Seth Allen, Kay Carney, Jordan Charney, Shami Chaikin, Joseph Daly, Fred Forrest, Sharon Gans, Paul Giovanni, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Roy London, Muriel Miguel, Barbara Ralley, Gerome Ragni MEN AND WOMEN OF SHAKESPEARE – January 5-6, 1967, University Theatre Cast: John Gielgud, Irene Worth
