The Game of Love and Chance (Folger Theatre, 2006)

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Folger Theatre produced Pierre de Marivaux's The Game of Love and Chance, directed by Richard Clifford, from April 7 to May 14, 2006.

Ian Merrill Peakes (Harlequin) and Tonya Beckman Ross (Lisette), The Game of Love and Chance, by Pierre de Marivaux, directed by Richard Clifford, Folger Theatre, 2006. Photo by Claire Duggan.

The Production

The production was nominated for one Helen Hayes Award, "Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play" for Ian Merrill Peakes' performance.

Entertainment unions represented in Folger Theatre productions include The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, United Scenic Artists (**), and the Actors' Equity Association (*), which includes members of the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

Cast

in order of appearance

  • Tymberlee Chanel*: Silvia
  • Tonya Beckman Ross*: Lisette
  • Timmy Ray James*: Orgon
  • James O. Dunn*: Mario
  • Matthew Montelongo*: Dorante
  • Ian Merrill Peakes*: Harlequin

Creative team

  • Pierre de Marivaux, Playwright
  • Richard Clifford, Director
  • Tony Cisek**, Scenic Designer
  • Kate Turner-Walker**, Costume Designer
  • Dan Covey**, Lighting Designer
  • Neil McFadden, Sound Designer
  • Jess W. Speaker III*, Stage Manager
  • Katherine Osborne, Properties Designer
  • Brette Goldstein, Casting Director

Production team

  • Allison Arkell Stockman, Assistant Director
  • Kate Olden, Interim Theatre Production Manager
  • Sam Fisher & Fisher Theatricals, Technical Director
  • Jenna Henderson, Assistant Stage Manager
  • Mary Moore, Master Electrician
  • Sarah Peterson, Light Board Operator
  • Gerri Reuf, Sound Board Operator
  • Rayna C. Richardson, Assistant Costume/Wig Designer
  • Natalie Kurczewski, Lauren Prudum, Rayna C. Richardson, & Sally Kessler, Stitcher/Drapers
  • Cat Martin, Wardrobe
  • Megan Jones, Production Assistant
  • Sam Fisher & Fisher Theatricals, Set Construction
  • Lauren Furjanic, David Lockhart, & Mary Spencer, House Management

Folger Theatre

  • Janet Alexander Griffin, Artistic Producer
  • Beth Emelson, Assistant Artistic Producer
  • Giuseppe DeBartolo, General Manager

Reviews

Image gallery

  • Ian Merrill Peakes (Harlequin) and Tonya Beckman Ross (Lisette), The Game of Love and Chance, directed by Richard Clifford, Folger Theatre, 2006. Carol Pratt.

    Ian Merrill Peakes (Harlequin) and Tonya Beckman Ross (Lisette), The Game of Love and Chance, directed by Richard Clifford, Folger Theatre, 2006. Carol Pratt.

  • Timmy Ray James (Orgon) and James O. Dunn (Mario), The Game of Love and Chance, by Pierre de Marivaux, directed by Richard Clifford, Folger Theatre, 2006. Carol Pratt.

    Timmy Ray James (Orgon) and James O. Dunn (Mario), The Game of Love and Chance, by Pierre de Marivaux, directed by Richard Clifford, Folger Theatre, 2006. Carol Pratt.

  • Tymberlee Chanel (Silvia), The Game of Love and Chance, directed by Richard Clifford, Folger Theatre, 2006. Carol Pratt.

    Tymberlee Chanel (Silvia), The Game of Love and Chance, directed by Richard Clifford, Folger Theatre, 2006. Carol Pratt.

  • Ian Merrill Peakes (Harlequin), The Game of Love and Chance, directed by Richard Clifford, Folger Theatre, 2006. Carol Pratt.

    Ian Merrill Peakes (Harlequin), The Game of Love and Chance, directed by Richard Clifford, Folger Theatre, 2006. Carol Pratt.

  • Tonya Beckman Ross (Lisette), The Game of Love and Chance, by Pierre de Marivaux, directed by Richard Clifford, Folger Theatre, 2006. Carol Pratt.

    Tonya Beckman Ross (Lisette), The Game of Love and Chance, by Pierre de Marivaux, directed by Richard Clifford, Folger Theatre, 2006. Carol Pratt.