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!