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YALE REPERTORY THEATRE Production History, 1980/81 – 1989/90 Seasons * = World Premiere + = American Premiere # - English Language Premiere 1989-1990 THE SOLID GOLD CADILLAC – September 12 – October 7, 1989 By Howard Teichmann & George S. Kaufman Directed by Gitta Honegger Sets – Ed Check Costumes – James A. Schuette Lighting – Jennifer Tipton Dramaturg – Mark Lord Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Karen L. Carpenter Cast: Christoper Centrella, Sean Cullen, Claudia Feldstein, Joseph Fuqua, Earl Hindman, Tommy Hollis, James Lally, William Langan, Tom McGowan, Deborah Offner, Anne Petoniak, Zoey Zimmerman MISS JULIE – October 17 – November 11, 1989 By August Strindberg Translated by Elizabeth Sprigge Directed by Dennis Scott Sets – Michael Yeargan Costumes – Nephelie Andonyadis Lighting – Ashley York Kennedy Dramaturg – Rachel B. Shteir Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Margaret Adair Quinn Cast: Rosalyn Coleman, Cordelia Gonzalez, Linda Maurel, Chris Walker SUMMER AND SMOKE November 20 –December 16, 1989 By Tennessee Williams Directed by James Simpson Sets – Sarah Lambert Costumes – Melina Root Lighting – Scott Zielinski Dramaturg – Lisa A. Wilde Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Margaret Adair Quinn Cast: Bruce Altman, Christian Baskous, Rafeal Clements, Edouard Desoto, Dillon Evans, Joseph Fuqua, Cindy Katz, William Langman, Dana Morosini, Meg Mundy, Kristine Nielsen, Valarie Pettiford, Laila Robins, Richard Woods, WINTERFEST 10 – January 15-February 10, 1990, Yale Rep * DAYLIGHT IN EXILE By James D’Entremont Directed by Amy Saltz Dramaturg – Joel Schecter Sets– Brenda Kravitz Costumes – Suzanne Jackson Lighting – Ashley York Kennedy Stage Manager – John C. McNamara Cast: Michael Early, Kristin Flanders, Joseph Fuqua, Michel R. Gill, Tony Gillian, Tom McGowan, Deborah Offner, Jeffrey Wright, * RUST AND RUIN By William Snowden Directed by Walter Jones Dramaturg – Gitta Honegger Sets – Michael Loui Costumes – Helen C. Ju Lighting – Robert F. Campbell Sound – Darren Clark Stage Manager – Lori Anne Diggory Cast: Julie Boyd, Matt Craven, Sean Cullen, Jay P. Goede, Earl Hindman, Cindy Katz, * PILL HILL By Sam Kelley Directed by Walter Dallas Dramaturg – Joel Schechter Sets – Nephelie Andonyadis Costumes – Chrisi Karvoides Lighting – Ashley York Kennedy Fight Choreography – Charles Conwell Stage Manager – Neal Fox Cast: Jerome Preston Bates, Robert Beatty, Jr., Shawn brown, Rafeal Clements, A. Benard Cummings, Byron Keith Minns, * DINOSAURS By Doug Wright Directed by Rob Barron Dramaturg – Gitta Honegger Sets – Ed Check Costumes – Tony Fanning Lighting – Mark L. McCullough Music – Debra Monk Sound – Scott C. Robertson Stage Manager – Melanie Strange Cast: Charles Bartlett, Kate Barr-Bittman, Charlotte Booker, Marylouise Burke, Kevin Chamberlin, Arjuna Griest, Michael W. McCarty, William Mesnik, Gerry Vichi TROILUS AND CRESSIDA – February 20 – March 17, 1990 By William Shakespeare Directed by Andrei Belgrader Music – Serge Gubelman Sets – Anita C. Stewart Costumes – Constanza Romero Lighting – Christopher Akerlind Dramaturg – Steven Oxman Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Margaret Adair Quinn Cast: Bruce Altman, Shawn Brown, Bill Camp, Christopher Centrella, Lynn Chausow, Rosalyn Coleman, Ethyl Eichelberger, Joseph Fuqua, Edward Hibbert, Seth Jones, Cindy Katz, Phil Kaufmann, William Langan, David Little, Ron Parady, Richard Spore, Mike Starr, Saul Stein, Jill Tasker, John Turturro, * TWO TRAINS RUNNING – March 17 – April 21, 1990 By August Wilson Directed by Lloyd Richards Sets – Tony Fanning Costumes – Chrisi Karvonides Lighting – Geoff Korf Sound – Ann Johnson Dramaturg – Lisa A. Wilde Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Margaret Adair Quinn Cast: Larry Fishburne, Samuel L. Jackson, Ella Joyce, Leonard Parker, Sullivan Walker, Al White, Samuel E. Wright PYGMALION – May 1-26, 1990 By George Bernard Shaw Directed by Douglas C. Wager Sets – Michael Yeargan Costumes – Barbara Kravitz Lighting – Mark L. McCullough Sound – John Eustis Dramaturg – Lotta Neuhauser Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Margaret Adair Quinn Cast: Laurinda Barrett, Charles Bartlet, Richard Bauer, Sean Cullen, Terrence Currier, Malcolm Gets, Debroah Goldberg, Gail Grate, Mark Hammer, Marty New, Aideen O’Kelly, Jane White, 1988-1989 INTERMEZZO – September 15 – October 8, 1988 By Arthur Schnitzler Translated by Robert David MacDonald Directed by Gitta Honegger Music by Scott Davenport Richards Sets – James A. Schuette Costumes – Pamela Peterson Lighting – Jennifer Tipton Dramaturg – Becke Buffalo Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Maureen F. Gibson Cast: Philip Casnoff, Michael Countryman, Suzy Fay, Joseph Fuqua, Laura Macdermott, Jacquelyn Mari Roberts, Stephanie Roth, Mary Walden, Brendan Bloom, Joshua Evan Drumm KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN – October 18 – November 12, 1988 By Manuel Puig Translated by Allan Baker Directed by David Chambers Sets – Michael Yeargan Costumes – Joel O. Thayer Lighting – Mark London Sound – David Budries Dramaturg – Anthony Fichera Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Maureen F. Gibson Cast: Richard Frank, Elias Koteas, THE ALCHEMIST – October 18 – November 12, 1988 By Ben Jonson Directed by John Hirsch Music by Philippe Bodin & Craig Campbell Sets – David Birn Costumes – Wendy A. Rolfe Lighting – Christopher Akerlind Sound – James C. Swonger Dramaturg – Liza Marguerite Henderson Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Maureen F. Gibson Cast: Edward Atienza, Michael Dolan, Alexander Draper, Joshua Fardon, Claudia Feldstein, Jay P. Goede, Edward Hibbert, Bruce Katzman, William Lingman, Kristine Nielsen, Stephen Ouimette, Jill Patterson, Brian Reddy, Mary Lou Rosato, Marilyn Rudnick, Frank Savino, John Shuman, Doug Spitz, Eric Swanson, Richard Woods Winterfest 9: January 10 – February 4, 1989 * PHAEDRA AND HIPPOLYTUS By Elizabeth Egloff Directed by Christopher Grabowski Dramaturg – Joel Schechter Sets – Tony Fanning Costumes – Melina Root Lighting – Anita C. Stewart Stage Manager – Alan Fox Cast: Doug Hutchinson, Mary Mara, Anne O’Sullivan, Cameron Smith, Phyllis Somerville, William Wise * THE BEACH By Anthony Giardina Directed by Amy Saltz Dramaturg – Joel Schechter Sets – Michael Loui Costumes – Christi Karvonides Lighting – Mark London Stage Manager – Julie Anne Moore Cast: Amy Aquino, Richard Cox, Robin Groves, Christopher McHale, Debra Monk, Deborah Offner, Michael O’Neill, Jeremy Cox, Megan Gaffney, Corey Hobbs, Lindsey McGuire * STARTING MONDAY By Anne Commire Directed by Peter Mark Schifter Dramaturg – Ernest Schier Sets – Sarah Lambert Costumes – Nephelie Andonyadis Lighting – David Birn Stage Manager – Robin Rumpf Cast: Charles Bartlett, Sarah Botsford, Rosalyn Coleman, Babo Harrison, C. Phillips Kaufmann, Leslie Lyles, Jim MacLaren, Michael W. McCarty, Sylvia Short, Mary Louise Wilson * INTERROGATING THE NUDE By Doug Wright Directed by Gitta Honegger Dramaturg – Ernest Schier Sets & Costumes – James A. Schuette Lighting – Mark London Stage Manager – Joe McGuire Cast: Peter Appel, Kirk Jackson, Jerry Mayer, Brad O’Hare, David Purdham MOON OVER MIAMI – February 14 – March 11, 1989 By John Guare Directed by Andrei Belgrader Sets – Judy Gailen Costumes – Candice Donnelly Lighting – Scott Zielinski Sound – G. Thomas Clark & Ann Johnson Music Direction / Incidental Music – Lawrence Yurman Dances – Wesley Fata Dramaturg – David Olivenbaum Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Maureen F. Gibson Cast: Frances Barney, Martin Blanco, Roger Bechtel, John R. Conway, Laurel Cronin, Julie Hagerty, Walker Jones, Susan Kellermann, Jim MacLaren, Mary Mara, Dana Morosini, Oliver Platt, Dennis Reid, Richard Riehle, Jacquelyn Mari Roberts, Robert Russell, Robin Selfridge, Tony Shalhoub, Ali Sharaf, Richard Spore, Lewis J. Stadlen, Sam Stoneburner, Stanley Tucci, Mary Walden * COBB – March 21 – April 15, 1989 By Lee Blessing Directed by Lloyd Richards Sets – Rob Greenberg Costumes – Joel O. Thayer Lighting – Ashley York Kennedy Sound – G. Thomas Clark Dramaturg – Susan Mendelsohn Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Maureen F. Gibson Cast: Chris Cooper, Delroy Lindo, James E. Reynolds, Josef Sommer PLAYBOY OF THE WEST INDIES – April 25 – May 20, 1989 By Mustapha Matura Directed by Dennis Scott Sets – Michael Yeargan Costumes – Mary Myers Lighting – William B. Warfel Dramaturg – Rachel B. Shteir Dialect & Cultural Consultant – Michael Rogers Fight Director – David S. Leong Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Managers – Maureen F. Gibson, Margaret Adair Quinn Cast: A. Bernard Cummings, Suzzanne Douglas, Richard Gant, Fanni Green, Kevin Jackson, Kathi Kennedy, Jacquelyn Mari Roberts, Michael Rogers, Vince Williams, Jeffrey Wright Special Events: The Warrior Ant, October 10-15, 1988 1987-1988 SARCOPHAGUS – September 15 – October 10, 1987 By Vladimir Gubaryev Translated by Michael Glenny Directed by David Chambers Sets – Craig Clipper Costumes – Teresa Snider-Stein Lighting – William B. Warfel Dramaturg – David Olivenbaum Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Maureen F. Gibson Cast: Bruce Altman, Sharon Brady, David Brisbin, Pearce Bunting, Yusef Bulos, Christopher Centrella, Gail Dartez, Ray Dooley, Clement Fowler, James Hurdle, David Little, Benjamin Lloyd, Jane Macfie, Tom McGowan, Stephen Mendillo, Betty Miller, Betty Pelzer, Frank Savino, April Shawhan, John Shepard, Steven Skybell, MELONS – October 20 – November 14, 1987 By Bernard Pomerance Directed by Gitta Honegger Sets – Russell Parkman Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – Stephen Strawbridge Dramaturg – Margaret E. Glover Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Maureen F. Gibson Cast: Madison Arnold, Jo Henderson, Earl Hindman, Kirk Jackson, Ken Jenkins, Tino Juárez, Joel Leffert, Peter Drew Marshall, Victoria Racimo, Gil E. Silverbird * THE PIANO LESSON – November 23 – December 19, 1987 By August Wilson Directed by Lloyd Richards Original music & composition by Dwight Andrews Sets – E. David Cosier, Jr. Costumes – Constanza Romero Lighting – Christopher Akerlind Sound – J. Scott Servheen Dramaturg – Mei-ling Cheng Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Maureen F. Gibson Cast: Rocky Carroll, Starletta Dupois, Carl Gordon, Tommy Hollis, Samuel L. Jackson, Lou Myers, Sharon Washington, Cheneé Johnson, Ylonda Powell WINTERFEST 8 – January 11-February 6, 1988, Yale Rep * THE MY HOUSE PLAY By Wendy MacLeod Directed by Evan Yionoulis Dramaturg – Gitta Honegger Sets & Costumes – George Denes Suhayda Lighting – Tim Fricker Sound – John C. Huntington III Stage Manager – Alan Fox Cast: Doug Hutchinson, Mary Mara, Anne O’Sullivan, Cameron Smith, Phyllis Somerville, William Wise * CHUTE ROOSTERS By Craig Volk Directed by Donato J. D’Albis Dramaturg – James Magruder Sets & Costumes – Tamara Turchetta Lighting – Ashley York Kennedy Stage Manager – Robin Rumpf Cast: Dan Butler, James R. Carroll, Mike Genovese, Earl Hindman, Kirk Jackson, Sharon Schlarth, * NEDDY By Jeffry Hatcher Directed by Dennis Scott Dramaturg – Gitta Honegger Sets – James A. Schuette Costumes – Russell Scott Parkman Lighting – Sarah Lambert Stage Manager – Dub Rush Cast: Ray Dooley, James Glossman, Walker Jones, Bruce Katzman, Kristine Nielsen, J. Smith-Cameron, * THE WALL OF WATER By Sherry Kramer Directed by Margaret Booker Dramaturg – Joel Schechter Sets – David Birn Costumes – Craig Clipper Lighting – Scott Zielinsky Stage Managers – Anne Marie Hobson Cast: Terrence Caza, David Chandler, Laurie Kennedy, Caroline Lagerfelt, Tom McGowan, Aleta Mitchell, Debra Jo Rupp, John C. Vennema, THE MISER – February 16 – March 12, 1988 By Moliere Translated by Miles Malleson Directed by Andrei Belgrader Sets – Anita C. Stewart Costumes – Marina Draghici Lighting – Mark London Dramaturg – Liza M.B. Henderson Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Margaret Adair Quinn Cast: Pearce Bunting, Anne DeSalvo, Colette Kilroy, Benjamin Lloyd, Tom McGowan, Oliver Platt, Donald Plumley, Howard Samuelsohn, Richard SporeLewis J. Stadlen, Holley Stewart EUGENE O’NEILL CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT & AH, WILDERNESS! – March 22 – May 21, 1988 By Eugene O’Neill LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Directed by José Quintero Sets – Ben Edwards Costumes – Jane Greenwood Lighting – Jennifer Tipton Dramaturg – Gabrielle H. Cody Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Margaret Adair Quinn AH, WILDERNESS! Directed by Arvin Brown Sets – Michael Yeargan Costumes – Jane Greenwood Lighting – Jennifer Tipton Dramaturg – Anthony J. Fichera Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Margaret Adair Quinn Casts: William Cain, Colleen Dewhurst, Jennifer Dundas, Annie Golden, George Hearn, Jane MacFie, Jason Robards, Raphael Sbarge, Campbell Scott, Kyra Sedgwick, Jamey Sheridan, Steven Skybell, Nicholas Tamarkin, Elizabeth Wilson, William Wise 1986-1987 HEARTBREAK HOUSE – September 16 – October 11, Yale Repertory Theatre By George Bernard Shaw Directed by Alvin Epstein Sets – Tim Saternow Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – William B. Warfel Dramaturg – Heather Henderson Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Maureen F. Gibson Cast: Mia Dillon, Bette Henritze, Delphi Harrington, Jerome Kilty, Michael Lipton, William Swetland, Michael Tolan, Jane White, Ralph Williams, NEAPOLITAN GHOSTS – October 21 –November 15, Yale Repertory Theatre By Eduardo De Filippo Translated by Marguerita Càrra and Louise H. Warner Directed by David Chambers Sets – Phillip R. Baldwin Costumes – Ellen V. McCartney Lighting – Michael R. Chybowski Sound, Additional Music & Arrangements – David Molina Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Maureen F. Gibson Cast: Amy Aquino, Jossie DeGuzman, Francois Giroday, Richard Libertini, Bruce MacVittie, Paul Perri, Angela Pietropinto. Gail Shapiro, Steven Skybell, Cameron M. Smith, Michelle Wordie, Fredric Stolzman, Joanna Zahler, Hebron Simckes-Joffe THE WINTER’S TALE – November 24 – December 20, Yale Repertory Theatre By William Shakespeare Directed by Gitta Honegger Sets – Michael Yeargan Costumes – Ann Sheffield Lighting – Michael Giannitti Dramaturgs – Mark Lord, Julianne Singer Casting – Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Maureen F. Gibson Cast: Dwight Bacquie, Robert Black, Nesbitt Blaisdell, Anders Bolang, David Brisbin, Mark Capri, Ron Faber, Susan Gibney, Ben Halley, Jr., Babo Harrison, Denis Holmes, Kirk Jackson, Bruce Katzman, Patrick Kerr, Susan Knight, Mary Mara, Paul Milikin, Aleta Mitchell, Brennan Murphy, Eric Onate, Priscilla Smith, Mark Tankersley, Gregory Wallace, Sharon Washington, Corey Hobbs, Robert Wise WINTERFEST 7 – January 13-February 7, 1987, Yale Rep * APOCALYPTIC BUTTERFLIES By Wendy MacLeod By Edith Villareal Directed by Richard Hamburger Dramaturg – Gitta Honegger Sets – E. David Cosier, Jr. Costumes – Phillip R. Baldwin Lighting – Tim Saternow Stage Manager – Neal Fox Cast: Susan Gibney, Frank Hamilton, Tessie Hogan, Deann Mears, Steven Skybell * EXACT CHANGE By David Epstein Directed by Jacques Levy Dramaturg – Joel Schechter Sets – Marina Draghici Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – Christopher Akerlind Stage Manager – Maureen C. Donley Cast: Caris Corfman, Jon Korkes, Geoff Pierson, Kenneth Ryan, * CEMETERY CLUB By Ivan Menchell Directed by William Glenn Dramaturg – Gitta Honegger Sets – Tamara Turchetta Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – Michael Chybowski Stage Manager – Tom Aberger Cast: Rod Colbin, Patricia Englund, Vera Lockwood, Sylvia Miles, * THE MEMENTO By James Yoshimura Directed by Dennis Scott Dramaturg – Joel Schechter Sets & Costumes – George Denes Suhayda Lighting – Michael R. Chybowski Stage Managers – Gail A. Burns & Anne Marie Hobson Cast: Roxanne Chang, Stanford Egi, Philip Moon, Natsuko Ohama, Ginny Yang A WALK IN THE WOODS – February 17 – March 14, 1987 By Lee Blessing Directed by Des McAnuff Sets – Bill Clarke Music Composition – Michael S. Roth Costumes – Ellen V. McCartney Lighting – Jennifer Tipton Sound – Michael S. Roth & G. Thomas Clarke Dramaturg – Walter Bilderback Casting –Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Maureen F. Gibson Cast: Josef Sommer, Kenneth Welsh * A PLACE WITH THE PIGS – March 24 – April 18, 1987 By Athol Fugard Directed by Athol Fugard Sets –Ann Sheffield Costumes – Susan Hilferty Lighting – Michael R. Chybowski Dramaturg – Margaret E. Glover Casting –Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Maureen F. Gibson Cast: Athol Fugard, Suzanne Shepherd ALMOST BY CHANCE A WOMAN: ELIZABETH – April 28 – May 23, 1987 By Dario Fo Directed by Antony Taccone Sets – Tim Saternow Costumes – Marina Draghici Lighting –Michael Giannitti Dramaturg – Mead Hunte Casting –Meg Simon, Fran Kumin Production Stage Manager – Maureen F. Gibson Cast: Daniel Chance, Peter Lewis, Joan MacIntosh, Jim MacLaren, Tom Mardirosian, Joe Morton, Erik Onate, Mary Lou Rosato, 1985-1986 THE BLOOD KNOT: 25th Anniversary Production with the Original Cast – September 17-October 12, 1985, Yale Rep Written and directed by Athol Fugard Sets – Rusty Smith Costumes – Susan Hilferty Lighting – William B. Warfel Cast: Athol Fugard, Zakes Mokae LITTLE EYOLF – October 22-November 16, 1985, Yale Rep By Henrik Ibsen Translated by Rolf Fjelde Directed by Travis Preston Sets – Elina Katsioula Costumes – Arnall Downs Lighting – Jennifer Tipton Cast: Joshua Cooney, Susan Gibney, Stephen McHattie, Rebecca Nelson, Pamela PaytonWright, Steven Reynolds, John Gould Rubin MARRIAGE – November 25-December 21, 1985, Yale Rep By Nikolai Gogol Translated and Adapted by Barbara Field Directed by Andrei Belgrader Sets – Pamela Petterson Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – Danianne Mizzy Cast: Kitty Crooks, Abba Elfman, Warren Manzi, Frank Maraden, Jared Matesky, Theresa Merritt, Karen Shallo, Richard Spore, Ian Trigger, Jennifer Ventriss WINTERFEST 6 – January 9-February 8, 1986, Yale Rep * A CHILD’S TALE By Carlo Capotorto Directed by Dennis Scott Dramaturg – Joel Schechter Sets – Tim Saternow Costumes – Scott Bradley Lighting – Donald Holder Sound – Steve Balk Cast: Amy Aquino, Kimberleigh Burroughs, Patrick Kerr, Leonard Parker, Ching Valdes * CRAZY FROM THE HEART By Edith Villareal Directed by Mark Brokaw Dramaturg – Gitta Honegger Sets – Tina Navarro Costumes – Arnall Downs Lighting – Donald Holder Sound – William Woods Cast: Cosmo F. Allegretti, Hortensia Colorado, Peter Crombie, Randolph Mantooth, Theresa McElwee, David Officer * STITCHERS AND STARLIGHT TALKERS By Kathleen Betsko Directed by William Partlan Dramaturg – Gitta Honegger Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – Michael Chybowski Sound – Benjamin Boltin Cast: Constance Ball, Kitty Crooks, Leigh Curran, Aloysisu Gigl, Kirk Jackson, Bruce Katzman, Susan Kellermann, Mary McDonnell, Mark Rafael, Rudolph Willrich * UNION BOYS By James Yoshimura Directed by Steven Robman Dramaturg – Joel Schechter Sets – Rosario Provenza Costumes – Charles McCarry Lighting – Michael Giannitti Sound – Edward Kaye Cast: Spencer Beglarian, Jon DeVries, Stanford Egi, Giancarlo Esposito, Marcus Giamatti, Michael Hagerty, Delroy Lindo, Sam McMurray OTHELLO – February 18-March 15, 1986, Yale Rep By William Shakespeare Directed by Dennis Scott Sets – David Peterson Costumes – Rusty Smith Lighting – Michael Chybowski Fight Director – Randy Kovitz Sound – Kenneth J. Lewis Cast: Spencer Beglarian, Pearce Bunting, Robert Burns, Stephen Burks, Daniel Chace, Martin Donegan, John Doolittle, Charles S. Dutton, Marcus Giamatti, Aloysius Gigl, James Glassman, Robin Groves, Kirk Jackson, Henson Keys, Benjamin Lloyd, Pirie MacDonald, Edwin J. McDonough, Tom McGowan, Devora Millman, Philip Moon, Brennan Murphy, David Officer, Mark Rafael, Dana Smith THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST – March 25-April 19, 1986, Yale Rep By Oscar Wilde Directed by Alvin Epstein Sets – Charles E. McCarry Costumes – Tina Cantu Navarro Lighting – Donald Holder Cast: William Atherton, Tom Brennan, Kitty Crooks, Alice Drummond, Holly Felton, Tammy Grimes, Ben Halley, Jr., David Officer, Steven Reynolds, Fredric Stolzman, Eric Swanson * JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE – April 29-May 24, 1986, Yale Rep By August Wilson Directed by Lloyd Richards Sets – Scott Bradley Costumes – Pamela Peterson Lighting – Michael Giannitti Musical Direction – Dwight Andrews Sound Design – Mathew Wiener Cast: Angela Bassett, Kimberleigh Burrough, L. Scott Caldwell, Charles S. Dutton, Ed Hall, Bo Rucker, Raynor Scheine, Kimberly Scott, Mel Winkler, Casey Lydell Badger, Cristal Coleman, Lamar James Fedrick, Lajara Henderson SPECIAL EVENT DARIO FO AND FRANCA RAME IN THEIR FIRST US TOUR– May 1317, 1986, University Theatre Mistero Buffo (Comic Mystery) performed by Dario Fo Tutta Casa, Letto e Chiesa (All House, Bed and Church) performed by Franca Rame 1984-1985 TARTUFFE – September 18-October 13, 1984, Yale Rep By Jean Baptiste Poquelin de Moliere English translation – Richard Wilbur Directed by Walton Jones Sets – Kevin Rupnik Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – William B. Warfel Cast: Dylan Baker, Fran Brill, Frances Conroy, Maury Cooper, Jerome Dempsey, Allen Evans, Aloysius Gigl, Ken L. Marks, Beverly May, Austin Pendelton, Melissa Weil HENRY IV, PART I – October 23-November 17, 1984, Yale Rep By William Shakespeare Directed by David Hammond Sets – Timothy Averill Costumes – Susan Condie Lamb Lighting – Jennifer Tipton Fight Director – R.S. Kovitz Cast: Gregg Almquist, Spencer Beglarian, Tom Brennan, Patricia D. Clarkson, Kitty Crooks, Tim Douglas, Abba Elfman, Steven J. Gefroh, Walter Hudson, Patrick Kerr, Randy Kovitz, Adam LeFevre, Peter Lewis, Thomas Nahrwold, David Wayne Nelson, David Officer, Laurence Overmire, Mark Rafael, Michael M. Ryan, Sloane Shelton, Paul Shenar, Barry Snider, Tom Spackman, Joseph Urla, Courtney B. Vance, Edward Zang * A PLAY OF GIANTS (A Fantasia on the Aminian Theme) – November 27-December 22, 1984, Yale Rep Written and Directed by Wole Soyinka Sets – James D. Sandefur Costumes – Claudia Marlow Brown Lighting – Mary Louise Geiger Cast: Ray Aranha, Dwight Bacquie, Steven R. Blye, L. Scott Caldwell, Herb Downer, Avril Gentles, Don Harvey, Mary-Alan Hokanson, Lloyd Hollar, Neal Lerner, Leon Morenzie, Christopher Noth, Roger Robinson, Michael Roger, Kimberly Scott, Manuel Sebastian, Ed Setrakian, Gregory Wallace, Tyrone Wilson WINTERFEST 5 – January 14-February 9, 1985, Yale Rep * BETWEEN EAST AND WEST By Richard Nelson Directed by John Madden Dramaturg – Gitta Honegger Sets – Basha Zmyslowski Costumes – Rusty Smith Lighting – David Alan Stach Sound – James Brewczynski Cast: Jo Henderson, Thomas Hill * FAULKNER’S BICYCLE By Heather McDonald Directed by Julian Webber Dramaturg – Barbara Davenport Sets – Pamela Peterson Costumes – Scott Bradley Lighting – Mary Louise Geiger Sound – Raymond Forton Cast: Cara Duff-MacCormick, Tessie Hogan, Kim Hunter, Addison Powell * RUM AND COKE By Keith Reddin Directed by Bill Partlan Dramaturg – Joel Schechter Sets – Clare Scarpulla Costumes – David Peterson Lighting – Donald Holder Sound – Billy Dave Woods Cast: Michael Ayr, Dylan Baker, Reathel Bean, Steven R. Blye, Thomas Costello, Deborah Hedwall, Jon Korkes, Christopher Noth, Ted Sod, Courtney B. Vance, Dan Ziskie * VAMPIRES IN KODACHROME By Dick Beebe Directed by Evan Yionoulis Dramaturg – Gitta Honegger Sets – Charles E. McCarry Costumes – Arnall Downs Lighting – Donald Holder Sound – Steven Monsey Cast: Amanda (Jane) Atkinson, Susan Blommaert, Jean DeBaer, William DuffGriffin, Don Harvey, Warren Manzi, Victor Raider-Wexler, Jordan Schwartz WHAT THE BUTLER SAW – February 19-March 17, 1985, Yale Rep By Joe Orton Directed by Andrei Belgrader Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Candice Donnelly Lighting – William B. Warfel Musical Direction and Arrangements – Rusty Magee Cast: Bob Balaban, Patricia D. Clarkson, Allen Evans, Jack Gilpin, I.M. Hobson, Laurie Kennedy, Rusty Magee TALLEY’S FOLLY – March 26-April 20, 1985, Yale Rep By Lanford Wilson Directed by Dennis Scott Sets – Susan Condie Lamb Costumes – Claudia Marlow Brown Lighting – Mary Louise Geiger Cast: Hal Linden, Joan MacIntosh * FENCES – April 30-May 25, 1985, Yale Rep By August Wilson Directed by Lloyd Richards Sets – James D. Sandefur Costumes – Candice Donnelly Lighting – Danianne Mizzy Cast: Mary Alice, Ray Aranha, Charles Brown, Cristal Coleman, Russell Costen, LaJara Henderson, James Earl Jones, Courtney B. Vance 1983-1984 MAJOR BARBARA – October 4-October 22-, 1983, Yale Rep By George Bernard Shaw Directed by Lloyd Richards Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – Peter Maradudin Cast: Barbara Baxley, Ivar Brogger, Sheila Connan, Roy Cooper, Robert Curtis-Brown, Regina David, Bruce Hurlbut, John Little, Giulia Pagano, Don Plumley, Laila Robins, Kenneth Ryan, Gabriele Schafer, Norman Snow A RAISIN IN THE SUN – 25th Anniversary Production – November 1-19, 1983, Yale Rep By Lorraine Hansberry Directed by Dennis Scott Sets – Robert M. Wierzel Costumes – Richard F. Mays Lighting – Jennifer Tipton Cast: Mary Alice, Tim Douglas, LaMar James Fedrick, Dennis Green, Delroy Lindo, Sharon Mitchell, Mansoor Najee-Ullah, Joe Ponazecki, Beah Richards, Troy Streater, Courtney Vance, Tyrone Wilson RICHARD II – November 29-December 17, 1983, Yale Rep By William Shakespeare Directed by David Hammond Sets – Derek McLane Costumes – Catherine Zuber Lighting – Robert M. Wierzel Cast: Steven R. Blye, Julie Boyd, Dominic Chianese, Christian Clemenson, Bill Cohen, Jonathan Emerson, Allen Evans, Clarence Felder, Steven J. Gefroh, Cordelia Gonzalez, Paul Guilfoyle, Tom Isbell, David Jaffe, Ron Johnston, Warren Manzi, Ken Marks, Don Plumley, Tom Rolfing, Reno Roop, Gabrielle Schafer, Rebecca Schull, Sloane Shelton, John Straub, Joseph Urla, John Vickery WINTERFEST 4 – January 16-February 25, 1984, Yale Rep * CHOPIN IN SPACE By Philip Bosakowski Directed by James Simpson Dramaturg – Joel Schechter Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Candice Donnelly Lighting – William B. Warfel Sound – Mike Dolan Cast: Robin Bartlett, Christian Clemenson, Bill Cohen, Jonathan Emerson, Allen Evans, Dann Florek, Tom Isbell, Robert Lesser, Laila Robins * THE DAY OF THE PICNIC By Russell Davis Directed by Tony Giordano Dramaturg – Gitta Honneger Sets – Peter Maradudin Costumes – Charles Henry McClennahan Lighting – Tom Roscher Sound – Robert Chase Cast: Lori Tan Chinn, Patricia Clarkson, Ron Faber, Margaret Hilton, James Earl Jones, Carl Low, Theresa Merritt * THE SWEET LIFE By Michael Quinn Directed by Robert Alford II Dramaturg – Barbara Davenport Sets – Andrew Carter Costumes – James D. Sandefur Lighting – William J. Buck Sound – Peter Bartholomew Cast: William Andrews, John Finn, Dennis Green, David Jaffe, Al Mancini, Alan Mixon, Joseph Siravo, Joseph Urla, Tyrone Wilson + NIGHT IS MOTHER TO THE DAY – March 6-24, 1984 By Lars Noren Directed by Göran Graffman Translation – Harry G. Carlson Fight Direction – B.H. Barry Sets – Richard F. Mays Costumes – Catherine Zuber Lighting – Robert Wierzel Choreography – Wesley Fata Cast: Keith Charles, Greg Germann, Anita Gillette, Christopher McHale * MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM – April 3-21, 1984, Yale Rep By August Wilson Directed by Lloyd Richards Costumes – Daphne Pascucci Sets – Charles Henry McClennahan Lighting – Peter Maradudin Music Direction – Dwight Andrews Cast: Steven R. Blye, Lou Criscuolo, Richard M. Davidson, Charles S. Dutton, Leonard Jackson, Robert Judd, Theresa Merritt, Sharon Mitchell, David Watne Nelson, Jon Seneca * THE ROAD TO MECCA – May 1-26, 1984, Yale Rep Written and directed by Athol Fugard Sets – Elizabeth Doyle Costumes – Derek McLane Lighting – William B. Warfel Cast: Tom Aldredge, Carmen Mathews, Marianne Owen 1982-1983 A DOLL HOUSE – October 5-23, 1982, Yale Rep By Henrik Ibsen Translated by Rolf Fjelde Directed by Lloyd Richards Sets – G. W. Mercier Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – William B. Warfel Cast: Lisa Banes, John Glover, Earle Hyman, Richard Jenkins, Barbara Lester, Barbara Somerville, Dianne Wiest HELLO AND GOODBYE – November 2-20, 1982, Yale Rep By Athol Fugard Directed by Tony Giordano Sets – Philipp Jung Costumes – Donna Zakowski Lighting – Robert M. Wierzel Cast: Warren Manzi, Jenny O’Hara THE PHILANDERER – November 30-December18, 1982, Yale Rep By George Bernard Shaw Directed by David Hammond Sets – Christopher H. Barreca Costumes – Connie Singer Lighting – Stephen Strawbridge Cast: Brooke Adams, Roy Cooper, Tandy Cronyn, Dann Florek, William Kux, Sabrina LeBeauf, Addison Powell, Christopher Walken WINTERFEST 3 – January-February, 1983, Yale Rep *ASTAPOVO By Leon Katz Directed by Lawrence Kornfeld Dramaturg – Barbara Davenport Sets – Michael Yeargan Costumes – Catherine Zuber Lighting – William B. Warfel Sound – Donald Rueben Youngberg Cast: Christian Clemenson, Charles S. Dutton, Rick Grove, Jocelyn Johnson, Andreas Katsulas, Leon Katz, Lauren Klein, William Kux, Jan Miner, Joel Rooks, Reno Roop, Marilyn Sommer, John Turturro * COYOTE UGLY By Lynn Siefert Directed by Christian Angermann Dramaturg – Joel Schechter Sets – Robert M. Wierzel Costumes – Richard Mays Lighting – Andrew Carter Sound – Jon Farley Cast: Dorothy Holland, Mark Metcalf, Edward Seamon, Barbara Somerville, Sallyanne Tackus * PLAYING IN LOCAL BANDS By Nancy Fales Garrett Directed by William Ludel Dramaturg – Michael Cadden Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Ricardo Morin Lighting – Laurence F. Schwartz Sound – Jon Farley and Donald Rueben Youngberg Cast: Julie Boyd, John Harnagel, Lauren Klein, Michael Murphy, Seret Scott MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING – March 8-26, 1983, Yale Rep By William Shakespeare Directed by Walton Jones Sets – Joel Fontaine Costumes – G.W. Mercier Lighting – Peter Maradudin Musical Direction and Orchestration – Dwight Andrews Cast: Michael Borden, Julie Boyd, Bill Buell, Patrick James Clarke, Maury Cooper, Jon DeVries, Mia Dillon, Rick Grove, Paul Guilfoyle, John Harnagel, Roxanne Hart, William Kux, Moultrie Patten, Wyman Pendelton, Marcell Rosenblatt, Bill Sadler, Marilyn Sommer, Matt Sussman # ABOUT FACE – April 5-23, 1983, Yale Rep English Language Premiere By Dario Fo English Version – Dale McAdoo and Charles Mann Directed by Andrei Belgrader Sets – Richardo Morin Costumes – Connie Singer Lighting – Stephen Strawbridge Cast: Dylan Baker, William Duell, Joe Grifasi, Andreas Katsulas, Warren Keith, Keith Reddin, Patricia Richardson, Karen Shallo, Patterson Skipper, David Thornton A TOUCH OF THE POET – May 3-21, 1983, Yale Rep By Eugene O’Neill Directed by Lloyd Richards Sets – Wing Lee Costumes – Philipp Jung Lighting – Jennifer Tipton Cast: Barbara Caruso, Bryan Clark, Rex Everhart, Julie Fulton, George Grizzard, Katharine Houghton, Jack R. Marks, Ron McLarty, John Remme, David Thornton 1981-1982 UNCLE VANYA – October 6-24, 1981, Yale Rep By Anton Chekhov Translated by Constance Garnett Directed by Lloyd Richards Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – David Noling Cast: Glenn Close, Ricky L. Grove, Georgine Hall, William Mesnick, Ruth Nelson, Melissa Smith, William Swetland, Lee Wallace, Harris Yulin MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION – November 3-21, 1981, Yale Rep By George Bernard Shaw Directed by Stephen Porter Sets – Alison Ford Costumes – Jane Clark Lighting – Timothy J. Hunter Cast: Barbara Baxley, Robert Brown, Thomas A. Carlin, Richard Clarke, Frances McDormand, Richard Woods * RIP VAN WINKLE, or THE WORKS – December 1-19, 1981, University Theatre By Richard Nelson Directed by David Jones Sets – Douglas O. Stein Costumes – Gene K. Lakin Lighting – Jennifer Tipton Cast: Seth Allen, Gerry Bamman, Zakiah Barksdale, Dan Desmond, Charles S. Dutton, Laura Esterman, Michael Grodenchik, John E. Harnagel, Baxter Harris, Richard Jamieson, Jane Kaczmarek, Warren David Keith, Stephen Lang, Kalulani Lee, John Lloyd, Frank Maraden, Kevin McClarnon, Patricia McGuire, Vic Polizos, Alan Rosenberg, Steven Ryan, Mary Van Dyke, Jon Walker WINTERFEST 2: 4 New Plays in repertory – January-February, 1982 * BEEF, NO CHICKEN By Derek Walcott Directed by Walton Jones Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Quina Fonseca Lighting – Timothy J. Hunter Cast: Angela Bassett, Herb Downer, Charles S. Dutton, Keith Grant, D.A. Green, Michael C. Knight, Elly Koslo, William Kux, Gilbert Lewis, Mary Louise, Norman Matlock, Barbara Montgomery, Leon Morenzie, Clark Morgan, Sullivan Walker * FLASH FLOODS By Dare Clubb Directed by Dennis Scott Sets – Ricardo Morin Costumes – Wing Lee Lighting – Timothy J. Hunter Cast: Kim Beaty, Ricky Grove, Cecilia Rubino, Vytautas Ruginis, John Seitz * GOING OVER By Stuart Browne Directed by Jim Peskin Sets – Andrew Rubenoff Costumes – Catherine Zuber Lighting – William B. Warfel Cast: Gary Basaraba, Paddy Croft, James Greene, Jon Krupp, John Lloyd, William Mesnik * THE MAN WHO COULD SEE THROUGH TIME By Terri Wagener Directed by David Hammond Sets – Ricardo Morin Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – William B. Warfel Cast: Jane Kaczmarek, Theodore Sorel * MASTER HAROLD AND THE BOYS – March 9-27, 1982, Yale Rep Written and Directed by Athol Fugard Sets – Jane Clark Costumes – Sheila McLamb Lighting – David Noling Stage Movement – Wesley Fata Cast: Danny Glover, Zeljko Ivanek, Zakes Mokae * JOHNNY BULL – April 4-24, 1982, Yale Rep By Kathleen Betsko Directed by Lloyd Richards Sets – Joel Fontaine Costumes – Gene K. Lakin Lighting – Stephen Strawbridge Cast: Rikke Borge, Kevin Geer, Anna Levine, Jamie Schmitt, Suzanne Shepherd LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST – May 4-22, 1982, Yale Rep By William Shakespeare Directed by Mladen Kiselov Sets – Tony Straiges Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – William B. Warfel Cast: David Benzali, Robert Brown, Kate Burton, Christian Clemenson, Keith Grant, Gordon Gray, David Alan Grier, Jane Kaczmarek, Warren David Keith, Jon Krupp, John Lloyd, Becky London, William Mesnick, Cecilia Rubino, Vytautas Ruginis, Melissa Smith, Scott Rickey Wheeler 1980-1981 BOESMAN AND LENA – October 7-25, 1980, Yale Rep By Athol Fugard Directed by Walton jones Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – William B. Warfel Cast: Brent Jennings, Zakes Mokae, novella nelson + THE SUICIDE (+ new translation) – November 4-22, 1980, Yale Rep By Nikolai Erdman Translated by Peter Tegel Directed by John Madden Sets – Kevin Rupnik Costumes – Martha Kelly Lighting – John Tissot Cast: Katherine Borowitz, James Cahill, Dominic Chianese, Jerome Dempsey, Jeff Ginsberg, Eve Gordon, David Alan Grier, Joe Grifasi, Jane Kaczmarek, Mitchell Lichtenstein, Becky London, Merle Louise, Fred Melamed, William Mesnick, Jeff Natter, Kathleen Reiter, Judith Roberts, Sasha von Scherler, J.T. Walsh TWELFTH NIGHT – Decmeber 2-20, 1980, Yale Rep By William Shakespeare Directed by Bill Ludel Sets – Raymond M. Kluga Costumes – Steve Saklad Lighting – David Noling Cast: Seth Allen, Kate Burton, Phillip Casnoff, Michael Coerver, John Ferraro, Peter Jolly, Jon Krupp, Becky London, Reid Nelson, William Newman, Brad O’Hare, Joan Pape, Ellen Parker, David Prittie, Edward Rudney, Douglas Simes A Winterfest of new American plays (WINTERFEST 1) – January 10-February 21, 1981, Yale Rep Sets – Michael H. Yeargan, Kevin Rupnik Costumes – Dunya Ramicova, Doug Stein Lighting – Michael H. Baumgarten Artistic Coordinator – Robert Graham Small * DOMESTIC ISSUES By Corinne Jacker Directed by Barnet Kellman Cast: Dann Florek, Gina Franz, Daniel Gold, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Ellen Parker, Nicholas Surovy * ROCOCO By Harry Kondoleon Directed by Dana B. Westberg Cast: Gary Basaraba, Jeff Ginsberg, Eve Gordon, Jayne Haynes, Madeline le Roux, Frances McDormand * SALLY AND MARSHA By Sybille Pearson Directed by Robert Allan Ackerman Cast: Robin Bartlett, Frances Conroy * THE RESURRECTION OF LADY LESTER By OyamO Directed by James A. Simpson Music Composer, Arranger – Dwight Andrews Cast: Reg E. Cathey, Darryl Croxton, Clarence Felder, David Alan Grier, Zakiah Barksdale Hakim, Isabell Monk, Cecilia Rubino HEDDA GABLER – March 3-21, 1981, Yale Rep By Henrik Ibsen Directed by Lloyd Richards Translated by Rolf Fjelde Sets – Karen Schultz Costumes – Raymond M. Kluga Lighting – Timothy J. Hunter Cast: Katherine Borowitz, Regina David, John Glover, James Earl Jones, Sylvia O’Brien, Jean-Pierre Stewart, Dianne Wiest + THE MAGNIFICENT CUCKOLD – March 31-April 18, 1981, Yale Rep By Fernand Crommelynck Translated by Marnix Gijsen Directed by Jonas Jurasas Sets – Steve Saklad Costumes – Martha Kelly Lighting – Rick Butler Music Composer – Rusty Magee Cast: David Berman, Yusef Bulos, Laurel Cronin, Lora Gingerich, Jeff Ginsberg, Eve Gordon, Steven Hendrickson, Earl Hindman, Richard Jenkins, Becky London, Rusty Magee, William Mesnik, Kathleen Reiter, Vytautas Ruginis, Jana Schneider, Melissa Smith, Bern Sundstedt, Scott Rickey Wheeler, David Wiles + AN ATTEMPT AT FLYING – April 28-May 16, 1981, Yale Rep By Yordan Radichkov Translated by Bogdan B. Athanassov Directed by Mladen Kiselov Sets – Michael H. Yeargan Costumes – Dunya Ramicova Lighting – William B. Warfel Music – Vasil Kazandgiev Cast: Jeffrey Alan Chandler, Paul Espel, Clement Fowler, David Alan Grier, John Harnagel, Steven Hendrickson, Kurt Knudson, Mitchell Lichtenstein, Zakes Mokae, Michael Morgan, Jeff Natter, Stephen Rowe, David Sabin, Matt Sussman
