Fall Show: October 4th - 19th
The best man
playwright
gore vidal
Director josh palace
Producer Cindy MacKechnie
Show Dates
October 4, 5, & 6
October 11, 12, & 13
October 18 & 19
synopsis:
At the Presidential primaries in the summer of 1960 in Philadelphia, Secretary of State
William Russell lives by his principles, but is haunted by recent health problems that threaten his career and vote-winning potential. Senator Joe Cantwell presents himselfas the people’s candidate; his determination to win at all costs is also his great flaw. Cantwell is faced with the revelation of sexual indiscretions, threatening both his marriage and his career. These two frontrunners for their party’s presidential nomination fight for the support of the outgoing president and resort to mudslinging in a very public contest.
The cast
William Russell: Robert Depper
Alice Russell: Jen Lawless*
Dick Jensen: Daniel Roca*
Joseph Cantwell: Andrew Rash
Mabel Cantwell: Geri Ann Higgins
"Roberta" Blades: Cynthia Seckler
Assistant to Jensen/Reporter: Ceilidh Kiegle*
Mrs. Gamadge: Alise Certa
Arthur Hockstader: Dick Hibbert
Senator Carlin: John Murray
Dr. Artinian: Wesley Armstrong-Laird*
Sheldon Marcus: Myles Cahoon
Reporters:
Christopher Leicht*
Bee Hershorin
Rebecca Beerwald*
*new to Essex Community Players!