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[[Folger Theatre|Folger Theatre]] produced William Shakespeare's [[Measure for Measure|''Measure for Measure'']], directed by Aaron Posner, from January 19 to February 26, 2006. | |||
[[Folger Theatre| | [[File:2006 Measure for Measure Folger Theatre 3.jpg|frame|David Emerson Toney (Lucio) and Mark Zeisler (Duke), ''Measure for Measure'', directed by Aaron Posner, Folger Theatre, 2006. Photo by Carol Pratt.|alt=|center]] | ||
==The Production== | |||
The production won [[Helen Hayes Awards]] for "Outstanding Resident Play", and "Outstanding Director, Resident Play" for Aaron Posner. ''Measure for Measure'' was also nominated for the following Helen Hayes Awards: "Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play" for Mark Zeisler, "Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production" for John Hey, "Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production" for Daniel Conway, and "Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production" for Neil McFadden. | |||
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=== | |||
=== Cast === | |||
''in order of appearance'' | ''in order of appearance'' | ||
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*Mark J. Sullivan*: Claudio | *Mark J. Sullivan*: Claudio | ||
*Marybeth Fritzky*: Juliet | *Marybeth Fritzky*: Juliet | ||
*Karen Pekes*: Isabella | *Karen Pekes*: Isabella | ||
*Tony Nam*: Francisca | *Tony Nam*: Francisca | ||
*Todd Scofield*: Elbow | *Todd Scofield*: Elbow | ||
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*Tony Nam*: Abhorson | *Tony Nam*: Abhorson | ||
*Tony Nam*: Messenger | *Tony Nam*: Messenger | ||
*Todd Scofield*: | *Todd Scofield*: Barnardine | ||
=== Creative | ===Creative team=== | ||
*Aaron Posner**, Director | *Aaron Posner**, Director | ||
*Daniel Conway***, Scenic Designer | *Daniel Conway***, Scenic Designer | ||
*Devon Painter***, Costume Designer | *Devon Painter***, Costume Designer | ||
*John Hoey***, Lighting Designer | *John Hoey***, Lighting Designer | ||
*Neil McFadden, Sound Designer | *Neil McFadden, Sound Designer | ||
*Aaron Cromie, Puppet Designer | *Aaron Cromie, Puppet Designer | ||
*Michelle Elwyn, Properties Designer | *Michelle Elwyn, Properties Designer | ||
*Laura Smith*, Stage Manager | *Laura Smith*, Stage Manager | ||
*Michele Osherow, Dramaturg | *Michele Osherow, Dramaturg | ||
*Holly Twyford, Assistant Director | *Holly Twyford, Assistant Director | ||
*Brette Goldstein, Casting Director | *Brette Goldstein, Casting Director | ||
=== Production | ===Production team=== | ||
*Dan Schrader, Technical Director/Production Manager | *Dan Schrader, Technical Director/Production Manager | ||
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*Lauren Furjanic, David Lockhart, & Mary Spencer, House Management | *Lauren Furjanic, David Lockhart, & Mary Spencer, House Management | ||
=== Folger Theatre === | ===Folger Theatre=== | ||
*Janet Alexander Griffin, Artistic Producer | *Janet Alexander Griffin, Artistic Producer | ||
*Beth Emelson, Assistant Artistic Producer | *Beth Emelson, Assistant Artistic Producer | ||
*Janet M. Clark, Theatre Operations Manager | *Janet M. Clark, Theatre Operations Manager | ||
==Reviews== | |||
*[http://dctheatrescene.com/2006/02/25/measure-for-measure-at-the-folger-theatre/ DC Theatre Scene] | |||
* [http://dctheatrescene.com/2006/02/25/measure-for-measure-at-the-folger-theatre/ DC Theatre Scene] | |||
==Image gallery== | ==Image gallery== | ||
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[[Category: Measure for Measure]] | [[Category: Measure for Measure]] | ||
[[Category: 17th century]] | [[Category: 17th century]] | ||
[[Category: Early | [[Category: Early modern drama]] | ||
[[Category: American theater]] |
Latest revision as of 13:10, 4 February 2021
Folger Theatre produced William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, directed by Aaron Posner, from January 19 to February 26, 2006.
The Production
The production won Helen Hayes Awards for "Outstanding Resident Play", and "Outstanding Director, Resident Play" for Aaron Posner. Measure for Measure was also nominated for the following Helen Hayes Awards: "Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play" for Mark Zeisler, "Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production" for John Hey, "Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production" for Daniel Conway, and "Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production" for Neil McFadden.
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
- Mark Zeisler*: The Duke
- Tony Nam*: Friar Thomas
- Bob Barr: Escalus
- Ian Merrill Peakes*: Angelo
- David Emerson Toney*: Lucio
- Todd Scofield*: Mistress Overdone
- David Marks*: Pompey
- Tony Nam* & Todd Scofield*: Officers
- Craig Wallace*: Provost
- Mark J. Sullivan*: Claudio
- Marybeth Fritzky*: Juliet
- Karen Pekes*: Isabella
- Tony Nam*: Francisca
- Todd Scofield*: Elbow
- Tony Nam*: Servant
- Michele Osherow: Mariana
- Tony Nam*: Abhorson
- Tony Nam*: Messenger
- Todd Scofield*: Barnardine
Creative team
- Aaron Posner**, Director
- Daniel Conway***, Scenic Designer
- Devon Painter***, Costume Designer
- John Hoey***, Lighting Designer
- Neil McFadden, Sound Designer
- Aaron Cromie, Puppet Designer
- Michelle Elwyn, Properties Designer
- Laura Smith*, Stage Manager
- Michele Osherow, Dramaturg
- Holly Twyford, Assistant Director
- Brette Goldstein, Casting Director
Production team
- Dan Schrader, Technical Director/Production Manager
- Kate Robinson, Assistant to the Director
- Laura Ridgeway, Assistant Costume Designer
- Jenn Carlson, Assistant Stage Manager
- Mike Daniels, Master Electrician
- Sarah Peterson, Light Board Operator
- Michelle DeCesare, Sound Board Operator
- Viv Woodland, Production Assistant
- Cat Martin, Wardrobe
- 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
- Janet M. Clark, Theatre Operations Manager