Charles Manson and Timothy Leary in Folsom Prison (2009)
Produced by
Presented by
Playwright: Peter McLaren
Directors: Jenny Salisbury and Miguel Rivas
Venue
Run
July 3rd, 2009 – July 12th, 2009
Synopsis
1971, Folsom Prison. Timothy Leary, famous psychedelic professor and pseudo-philosopher is sealed away in solitary confinement. It isn’t long before he is locked in conversation with America’s most notorious murderer. Based on an actual meeting between the two, how could a freewheeling idealist like Leary possibly be the same after encountering a man the world considers to be a monster? (fringetoronto.com)
Cast
Rick Jon Egan | Leary |
Peter McLaren | Manson |
Dylan Gott | Henry |
Creative Team
Peter McLaren | Playwright |
Jenny Salisbury | Director |
Miguel Rivas | Director |
David Fisher | Sound Designer |
Production
Kevin Owen | Voice Recording |
Jenny Salisbury | Stage Manager |