Standup Shakespeare (Folger Theatre, 1995)

Folger Theatre co-produced Standup Shakespeare with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival from November 7 to 19, 1995 in the Folger's Elizabethan Theatre. Jeff Hairston, the male vocalist, and Jack Bashkow, the Music Director, were both nominated for a Helen Hayes Award for "Outstadning Lead Actor, Resident Musical" and "Outstanding Musical Director, Resident Musical," respectively.

Cast

• Alison Fraser: Female Vocals
• Jeff Hairston: Male Vocals
• Baxter Harris: Fool
• Michael Schwendermann: Heckler

Music

• Jack Bashkow: Woodwinds
• Ray Leslee: Piano
• Ratzo B. Harris: Bass
• Rob Thomas: Violin

Staff

• Janet Alexander Griffin, Folger Director of Museum and Public Programs

Production team

• Darwin Knight, Director
• Jack Bashkow, Music Director
• Charles Caldwell, Scenic Designer
• Terry Cermak, Lighting Designer
• Elizabeth Novak, Costume Designer
• Kristen R. Kuipers, Sound Designer
• Cameron Jackson, Stage Manager
• McCorkle Casting, Ltd., Casting Director

Production, direction and management team

• MTS Productions, Inc., Technical Production Management
• Thomas Young, Additional Vocal Arrangements
• Susan Willis, Dramaturg
• Anna Flye, Administrative Coordinator
• Natalie Holbrook, House Manager