Standup Shakespeare (Folger Theatre, 1994)

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Folger Theatre and Alabama Shakespeare Festival co-produced Standup Shakespeare, book by Kenneth Welsh and music by Ray Leslee, from March 18 to April 2, 1994. This production took place in the Folger's Elizabethan Theatre.


The Production

Standup Shakespeare sets the timeless language of the Bard to the exciting rhythms of jazz, baroque, samba and gospel-rock original music. A fractured love story is performed by a modern-day Fool and two glorious singers. This was the regional premiere for Standup Shakespeare and featured David Margulies, Thomas Young, Brad Waller and Alison Fraser.

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


Cast

  • Alison Fraser*: Soprano
  • Thomas Young*: Tenor
  • David Margulies*: Fool
  • Brad Waller*: Heckler

Music

  • Ray Leslee: Keyboards
  • Jack Bashkow: Woodwinds
  • Dave Dunaway: Bass
  • Rob Thomas: Violin

Creative team

  • Ray Leslee, Music
  • Kenneth Welsh & William Shakespeare, Book
  • Jack Bashkow, Music Supervisor
  • Thomas Young, Vocal Arrangements
  • Marthe Jocelyn, Puppet
  • Paul Meade, Sound
  • William Fecke, Lighting

Production team

  • Susanne Oldham, Production Coordinator
  • William Fecke, Technical Production
  • Julie Ainsworth, Photography
  • Jon Radulovic, Stage Manager
  • Mikie Heilbrun, Casting

Folger Theatre

  • Janet Alexander Griffin, Director of Museum and Public Programs

Image gallery

  • Alison Fraser (Soprano), Standup Shakespeare, Folger Theatre co-produced with Alabama Shakespeare Festival, 1994. Julie Ainsworth.

    Alison Fraser (Soprano), Standup Shakespeare, Folger Theatre co-produced with Alabama Shakespeare Festival, 1994. Julie Ainsworth.