Dana H. (2024)
Produced by
Centre Theatre Group and Goodman Theatre and Vineyard Theatre
Presented by
Playwright: Lucas Hnath
Director: Les Waters
Venue
Run
March 12th, 2024 – April 7th, 2024
Synopsis
This riveting, cutting-edge drama follows the harrowing true story of Dana Higginbotham, a chaplain in a psychiatric ward, who was abducted by one of the patients and held captive in a series of Florida motel rooms for five months.
Her son, acclaimed playwright Lucas Hnath has created a powerful drama for the stage with his mother’s own voice and courageous words. The show’s dialogue is audio culled from days of recorded interviews. Performed with precision by Jordan Baker, she lip-syncs every word, both channelling and paying tribute to Dana Higginbotham. (crowstheatre.com)
Cast
Dana Higginbotham | Herself |
Steve Cosson | Interviewer |
Jordan Baker | Dana H. |
Creative Team
Lucas Hnath | Playwright |
Les Waters | Director |
Mikhail Fiksel | Sound Designer |
Andrew Boyce | Set Designer |
Janice Pytel | Costume Designer |
Paul Toben | Lighting Designer |
Emily Schmit | Associate Lighting Designer |
Megumi Katayama | Associate Sound Designer |
Paolo Santalucia | Assistant Director |
Production
Paul Toben | Supertitle Designer |
Steve Cuiffo | Illusion Designer |
Steve Cuiffo | Lip Sync Consultant |
Tanya Palmer | Original Dramaturg |
Emily Schmit | Associate Supertitle Designer |
Lisa Nighswander | Head of Properties |
Anna R. Kaltenbach | Stage Manager |
Stephanie Dilnot | Apprentice Stage Manager |
Shelley Miles | Stage Management Consultant |
Staff
Heather Landon | Senior Producer |
Beth Wong | Producer |
LJ Savage | Director of Production |
Jeremy Hutton | Production Manager |
Ryan Borshuk | Technical Director |
Amber Rea | Assistant Technical Director |