Letters From Lehrer (2006)
Produced by
Playwright: Richard Greenblatt
Director: Ross Manson
Featuring the words and music of Tom Lehrer
Venue
The Berkeley Street Theatre – Marilyn and Charles Baillie Theatre
Run
January 16th, 2006 – February 25th, 2006
Synopsis
Tom Lehrer’s scorching, satirical song line-up includes “Vatican Rag”, “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park”, and “Smut”. Richard Greenblatt (co-author of 2 Pianos 4 Hands) has been fascinated and inspired by the work of the incomparable Tom Lehrer since the age of eight. Letters From Lehrer weaves Richard’s own dreams, artistic aspirations and political questions with Tom Lehrer’s life and songs. (canstage.com)
Cast
Richard Greenblatt | Performer |
Creative Team
Richard Greenblatt | Playwright |
Ross Manson | Director |
Tom Lehrer | Writer |
Tom Lehrer | Music |
Glenn Davidson | Production Designer |
Ross Manson | Video Designer |
Aaron Hanna | Sound Designer |
Tyler Devine | Video |
Guillermo Verdecchia | Dramaturge |
Production
Kathryn Westoll | Stage Manager |
Lisa Humber | Apprentice Stage Manager |
Deborah Pearson | Visual Research and Development |
Martha Schabas | Visual Research and Development |
Staff
Craig Putt | Technical Director |
Tyler Devine | Technical Associate / IT Systems |
Serge Plourde | Production Assistant |
Lindsay Sapinsky | Berkeley Senior Head Technician |
Chris Robbinson | Berkeley Head Technician |
Brent McLaughlin | Stage Technician |
Mary Spyrakis | Head of Properties |
William Sovie | Senior Props Builder |
Brian Barlow | Props Builder |
Shelley Heebner | Props Intern |
Barbara E. Singer | Head of Wardrobe |
Sarah Kovacs | Assistant to the Head of Wardrobe |
Nicole Adams | Wardrobe Buyer |
Ina Kerklaan | Cutter |
Krista Nauman | First Hand |