Standup Shakespeare (Folger Theatre, 1995)

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The Folger Theatre co-produced Standup Shakespeare with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival from November 7 to 19, 1995. Janet Alexander Griffin was the Folger Director of Museum and Public Programs. Jeff Hairston, the male vocalist, and Jack Bashkow, the Music Director, were nominated for Helen Hayes Awards 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

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


Member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers denoted by "**"

Members of Actors’ Equity Association denoted by "*"