Date

3-29-1988

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Description

Performed: 29 March - 3 April 1988; Neil Simon's "California Suite" was four playlets all set in two rooms of the Beverly Hills Hotel. A divorced couple argue over custody of their daughter, an actress frets over her Oscar nomination while her gay husband comes out, a businessman finds a prostitute in his bed, and two competitive doctors settle their differences with a tennis match. The playlets were directed by Koen Jansen, Scott Croley, Mark Streit, Theresa Kimball. Stages were managed by Deb Smith, Kelly McCreless, Jeanne Carden, Bethann Pollack. Scenic and lighting designed by David Keefer, costume and makeup designed by Alice Morton, scenic artist and technical direction by Carlton Ward, production coordination by Wayne H. Claeren. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.

Venue

This performance was held in the Ernest Stone Performing Arts Center Theatre.

Performers

  • Denise R. Keefer -- Hannah Warren
  • Phillip L. Hurt -- William Warren
  • David A. Smith -- Marvin Michaels
  • Lisa K. Welker -- Bunny
  • Cynthia Raye Burchfield -- Millie Michaels
  • Steven Whitton -- Sidney Nichols
  • Kathleen Welker -- Diana Nichols
  • William R. Cantrell -- Mort Hollander
  • Laurel Read -- Beth Hollander
  • Andrew Benjamin vonHerrmann -- Stu Franklyn
  • Tina Seals -- Gert Franklyn

Location

The original items are located in the Library’s Alabama Gallery Special Collections.

Keywords

Jacksonville State University -- History, Jacksonville State University -- Faculty, College students -- Alabama, Jacksonville State University -- Students, College and school drama

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Keywords

Jacksonville State University -- History, Jacksonville State University -- Faculty, College students -- Alabama, Jacksonville State University -- Students, College and school drama

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