SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
WORKING
From the book by Studs Terkel
Adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso
Songs by Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Mary Rodgers, Susan Bikenhead, Stephen Schwartz, and James Taylor
April 2005
Director's Note In the 1970s, Studs Terkel interviewed hundreds of working American men and women of different ethnicities and ages and documented their voices in the award-winning book, Working. Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso then adapted this book as a musical, keeping intact all the words of those interviewed. As a theatrical piece, Working is the ideal project to take on. The written script is essentially a series of monologues and songs, so it allows a performing company the ultimate freedom in deciding how to theatricalize and put the piece together. It is also a truly ensemble-based script, in that it gives actors the opportunity to play multiple roles while being a part of a larger unified picture. And finally, it is a musical that celebrates the working community. The objective of our production, similarly, is to bring attention to and honor the words of Studs Terkel's interviewees. |
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Production Artists & Staff Director: Christine Mangone Musical Director, Pianist, Band Leader: John Champagne Scenic and Lighting Designer, Technical Director: T. J. Laffan Choreographer: Nicole Gerenyi Stage Managers: Rebecca Hart, Jeremy Korwek, Jennifer Mosquera, and Ryan Westwood Rehearsal Pianists: John Champagne, Marjorie Podolsky Costumes and Props: The Company and The Erie Playhouse Lighting Technician: Ryan Westwood PowerPoint Presentation and Operator: Jeremy Korwek Sound Technician: Chrissey Lambert Production Crew: Rebecca Hart, Jeremy Korwek, Jennifer Mosquera, Ryan Westwood, and Jason Della Sala Set Construction and Lighting Assistants: TH 189: Sarah Anthony, Marcus Barrett, Connie Chung, Tara Curry, Mr. Dan, Nicholas Goff, Jason Della Sala, Chrissey Lambert, Erin Mathes, Titan McElhaney, Jerome Pohl, and Ryan Westwood Poster/Program Design: Wendy Kallgren Photographer: John Fontecchio The Band: Actors: Aaron J. Amendola, Tanaz Balaporia, Prema Bangera, Jessica Brown, Matt Davidson, Danielle Faulkner, Amanda Golia, Camille Jones, Julie Kosin, Zack Mentz, Grace Quiggle, Steven O'Donnell, Greg Ramos, Dan Snedden, Jeff Stempka, Meghan Whitesel
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Thank You to the following organizations and people for their donations, time and support:
Pictures from the Production
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