Date
5-26-1988
Preview
Description
Performed: 26-29 May 1988; Gore Vidal's "The Best Man" drama centers around 1960 American Presidential primaries. Secretary of State William Russell is haunted by health problems that threaten his political career. Senator Joe Cantwell presents himself as the people's candidate. The two frontrunners fight for the support of the outgoing president. The play was directed by Wayne Claeren, stage management by Kathleen Welker, and costumes by Alice Morton. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
Venue
This performance was held in the Ernest Stone Performing Arts Center Theatre.
Performers
- Scott Croley
- David A. Smith
- Koen Janson
- Kimberly Brooks
- Laurel Read
- Cynthia Burchfield
- Mike Roberts
- Jeff Butler
- Tim Ballard
- Drew Reeves
- Mark Streit
- Freddie Hinton
- Chester Porter
- Shannon Welker
- Alfreda Curry
- Jennifer Kendrick
- Lisa Urban
Is Part Of
Location
The original items are located in the Library’s Alabama Gallery Special Collections.
Keywords
Jacksonville State University -- History, College and school drama, Theatrical posters
Rights
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Recommended Citation
Jacksonville State University, "The Best Man (1988) | Poster" (1988). Department of Theatre & Film Performance Archive | Images. 2117.
https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/productions_images/2117
Keywords
Jacksonville State University -- History, College and school drama, Theatrical posters