The Best Man

Directed by James Bohnen
Featuring Artistic Associates Greg Matthew Anderson, Annabel Armour, David Darlow, and Linda Gillum
September 20 – November 5, 2006

 

 

 

"[a] smart-eyed, no-nonsense, well-paced revival... Bohnen casts cleverly, and his smooth professionals do their things"
-Chicago Tribune - Critic's Pick
 

"Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's consummately well-acted revival is strong enough to put this ambitious Chicago troupe on the national map"

 

"Intelligent and suspensful,The Best Manis thought-provoking entertainment for this election year"

 

William Russell, a wit and scholar with high liberal principles, and Joseph Cantwell, an ambitious and hard-driving senator, are in a heated race for their party’s presidential nomination. Ex-President Arthur Hockstader, who loves politics for its own sake, is determined to have the final say in the selection. Gore Vidal’s play examines the nature of people who are drawn to power, and the lengths they might go to obtain the highest office in America.

 

David Darlow	William Russell
James Krag	Joseph Cantwell
Annabel Armour	Alice Russell
Linda Gillum	Mabel Cantwell
Charlie Beck	Arthur Hockstader
Greg Matthew Anderson	Don Blades
Heather Corallo	Reporter/Delegate
Peter Davis	Dick Jensen
Deana Dunagan	Sue-Ellen Gamadge
BF Helman	Dr. Artinian
Vance Smith	Reporter/Delegate; Understudy
Lisa Stevens	Catherine; Understudy
Doug Vickers*	Sheldon Marcus
Norm Woodel	Sen. Carlin
Barbara Figgins	Understudy
Jim Heatherly	Understudy
John Sanders	Understudy
Amy Speckien	Understudy

 

*Doug Vickers was the winner of the 2007 Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Cameo for his portrayal of Sheldon Marcus.Congratulations to Doug! 

 

 

 Creative/Production:

James Bohnen	Director
Patia Bartlett	Stage Manager
Lindsay Jones	Sound Designer
Tim Morrison	Scenic Designer
Cybele Moon	Costume Designer
Rich Norwood	Lighting Designer
Baleigh Isaacs	Assistant Stage Manager
Ann Meilahn	Props Designer