All My Sons
May 29 - June 13, 2009
All My Sons
by Arthur Miller
May 29 - June 13, 2009
Directed by Marco Salinas
Powerful Drama
Dupree Theater
Irving Arts Center
3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75062
Fridays & Saturdays, May 29, 30, June 5, 6, 12 & 13, 2009 at 8pm.
Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 8pm.
Sundays, May 31 & June 7, 2009 at 2:30pm.
One of the great dramatic classics of American theater is coming to ICT Main Stage. Set in WWII, it’s the story of a terrible lapse in decency made by, Joe Keller, an otherwise ordinary guy. Joe’s inability to see the moral responsibilities beyond family makes for a powerful drama that’s as relevant today as it was sixty years ago.
Recommended for 15+ (Mature Themes, Adult Situations)
Reviews
"ICT MainStage's Production of All My Sons is an inspired, intense, enervating drama."
by Christopher Soden
EDGE Contributor
ICT MainStage's production of "All My Sons" is an inspired, intense, enervating drama. Bleak and absorbing, implosive and heartbreaking, it is a domestic tragedy of meaningful proportions, carried out with authenticity and dedication by director Marco Salinas, and his extensive, talented cast. Jordan Willis was mesmerizing and deeply touching as the passionate, altruistic Chris Keller. Fred Patchen, as Dr. Jim Bayliss, was wry and reflective, if not always easy to understand. Catherine DuBord, a knockout in earlier productions of "Proof" and KDT's "The Pillowman", is poignant and affecting here as Ann Keller, caught between her family and devotion to Chris. Diane Truitt was splendid as Kate, overcome by grief but still holding fast to sanity as best she can. Truitt was simultaneously frail and courageous, exquisitely genuine and wistful. Michael McNiel was powerful and overwhelming as Joe Keller, the bombastic, troubled, steadfast father of the Keller family, driven to provide and insure their security and prosperity. McNiel has navigated a balance between optimism and ferocity, creating a role that is marvelous, stirring and implacable.
The rest of this extraordinary cast includes : Brad Stephens (George Deever) Diana Gonzalez (Sue Bayliss) Paul Arnold (Frank Lubey) Lyzz Broskey (Lydia Lubey)and the engaging Drew Smith as Bert.
Set in the turbulent summer of late August, 1946, the year after World War II ended, Arthur Miller's All My Sons is a study in false values and their resulting devastation. Joe Keller (Michael McNiel) the patriarch of a prosperous, upper-middle class home, is trying to persevere after calamity and upheaval has shaken his family nearly to pieces. His elder son, Larry, has died in the war, a fact his wife, Kate (Diane Truitt) has refused to confront. In a scandal involving his factory and defective airplane parts, his neighbor, friend and business partner, Steve Deever, has been sent to prison.
As the play opens, his younger son, Chris (Jordan Willis) has brought home Steve's daughter, Ann, with the hope of getting married. But doing so would mean getting Kate to admit that Larry is never coming home, because in her mind, Ann is still Larry's girl.
"All My Sons" begins with great frantic energy and resolve. Despite the fact that the mother, Kate, verges on hysteria, she hangs on vigilantly to the version of truth that sustains her. The Kellers are good-hearted folks, and they have held up in the midst of personal and public catastrophe, even when they are vilified and harassed. The younger son, Chris, hasn't an aggressive bone in his body; he sees the good in everyone. Ann has assumed the courts have convicted the right man, subsequently cutting off all ties with her incarcerated father, and falling in love with her dead fiancé's younger brother. As one by one, each character's defenses are knocked down, horrible revelations and recriminations are brought to light. Where once tranquility and contentment prevailed, instead there is chaos and confusion.
Miller's story involves the extended family of humanity, as well as the immediate, nuclear family. There is much talk about growing up together, memories of childhood and yearning for a bright future. A central metaphor for unexpected destruction appears in the shape of a tree split open and destroyed by a lightning bolt, obviously by forces beyond their control. Miller goes to great lengths to show us it's not only about looking out for your own, but taking responsibility for the more pervasive impact of your actions. That we needn't succeed to the detriment of others. The quintessentially American suburban dream-home the Kellers occupy (designed by Wade Giampa) looks sunny and serene at the beginning, but by the end it has acquired a pall.
Cast
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PAUL ARNOLD (Frank Lubey) is better known in Dallas as a lighting designer, with shows at Theatre Three, Theatre Too, Garland Civic Theatre, and Theatre Coppell. This is his second role in Dallas, and is debuting with ICT. Some favorite roles include Marcellus/THE MUSIC MAN, Drake/HONK!, Hero/FORUM, Albert/DEAR RUTH, Pedant/TAMING OF THE SHREW, and Foreman/12 ANGRY MEN. ~ |
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LYZZ BROSKEY (Lydia Lubey) is making her debut with ICT. Lyzz recently appeared as Gayle in Black Box Operations’ production of ALMOST, MAINE. She is a 2nd semester student in the Career Acting program at KD Studio in Dallas. ~ |
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CATHERINE DuBORD (Ann Deever) is thrilled to be back on stage with ICT MainStage. She was last seen making her New York debut with The Modern Stage in MY FAVORITE ANIMAL. She graduated from SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Acting. Her favorite theatrical credits from Dallas/Ft. Worth include PILLOWMAN (Kitchen Dog Theatre), PROOF (ICT MainStage), POPCORN (Theatre Three), LUANN HAMPTON LAVERTY OBERLANDER and SYLVIA (Contemporary Theatre of Dallas), and EVERY TRICK IN THE BOOK (Classical Acting Company). You can see Catherine next in SOME GIRL(S) with Second Thought Theatre. As always much love to Mom, Dad and the boys. Ms. DuBord is represented by The Mary Collins Agency. ~ |
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DIANA GONZALEZ (Sue Bayliss) is very excited to be a part of ALL MY SONS with ICT. A graduate of the University of Dallas, Diana has also received extensive training through The Actors Conservatory Theatre Summer Intensive Program in San Francisco, California. She has been seen on many stages around Dallas including Cara Mia, Groundhog Theatre, as well as Risk Theatre Initiative. Some of Diana's favorite performance credits include PINKALICIOUS, VOLPONE, AS YOU LIKE IT, THREE SISTERS, CLOUD TECTONICS, NIGHT TRAIN TO BOLINA, THE FESTIVITIES, THE FORCED MARRIAGE, ANOUILH’S ANTIGONE, HAMLET, and THE SLEEP OF REASON. She would like to thank the wonderful cast and crew and her amazing family and friends for their never-ending love and support. ~ |
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MICHAEL MCNIEL (Joe Keller) was last seen on the ICT stage as Howard Bevans in PICNIC. Other roles have included The Skipper/GILLIGAN’S ISLAND: THE MUSICAL, Gerald Gannett/WOMAN IN MIND (Rover Dramawerks), Manolo Costazuela/THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION), Linus Larrabee, Jr./SABRINA FAIR and Dr. Phillip Thorwold/NOTORIOUS, PSYCHO BIRDS IN THE NORTH BY NORTHWEST REAR WINDOW (The Pocket Sandwich Theatre). Michael would like to thank Marco Salinas for allowing him to work with such a talented cast. ~ |
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FRED PATCHEN (Dr. Jim Bayliss) This is the Fred's first production with ICT. Some of his more recent work includes shows with Pocket Sandwich Theatre, Garland Civic Theatre and Project X. He dearly thanks his family and Gary for their constant love and encouragement, and all of his friends who supported him in getting back on stage. ~ |
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DREW SMITH (Bert) is making his first appearance at ICT. He has previously been seen in church performances as Drew/FISH TALES and Jackson/LIVING INSIDE OUT. He is thrilled to be making his debut in public theater with this performance. When he isn’t acting, he plays baseball and basketball in Irving and attends The North Hills Preparatory School where he is in 3rd grade. He would like to thank his parents and sister for their support and encouragement. ~ |
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BRAD STEPHENS (George Deever) is an award-winning filmmaker and actor with more than 20 years of film and television experience. He has been in commercials for Pepsi, Southwest Airlines and Joe’s Crab Shack. His local stage credits include Olsen in ICT's LAURA, Bob Cratchit in EBENEZER SCROOGE, Canon Pennefather in MURDER ON THE NILE and Chris Keller in Mesquite Community Theatre's ALL MY SONS for which he received MCT's 2008 People’s Choice Award. Brad is privileged to return to this material and to ICT. His gratitude goes out to this wonderful cast and director, his supportive family and devoted wife. ~ |
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DIANE TRUITT (Kate Keller) is glad to be performing with ICT MainStage after a long absence. Diane has appeared over the years in various productions locally and out of state, most recently as Elaine Wheeler in NIGHT WATCH at Rotunda Theatre in Dallas. ~ |
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JORDAN WILLIS (Chris Keller) is thrilled to be returning to ICT MainStage having last appeared as Hal in last season's PROOF. He was most recently seen in Theatre Three's production of MURDER ON THE NILE as Smith. Jordan is proud to serve on the boards for both John Garcia's The Column as well as ICT. Other ICT roles include Anthony Marston/TEN LITTLE INDIANS, Shelby Carpenter/LAURA, and Gideon Temple/THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER. Jordan wishes to thank Marco for this awesome experience!! "Ab imo pectore" ~ |
Crew
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MARCO E. SALINAS (Director) is delighted to return to ICT MainStage, having previously directed PICNIC there in 2007. His most recent directorial efforts include THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH in 2007 and TWELFTH NIGHT in 2005, both for Shakespeare Dallas. He is also The Director of Educational Tours with Shakespeare Dallas, having written and directed local school tours for over seven years. As an actor, he most recently appeared at ICT in their production of THE SECRET GARDEN as Dr. Neville Craven, for which he was given a Leon Rabin Award nomination. Marco works predominantly as a local area sound designer, having designed over 100 shows in the last decade for companies such as Dallas Children’s Theater, WaterTower Theatre, Contemporary Theatre of Dallas and Echo Theatre. Additionally, he has won several awards for his work as Sound Designer.
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WADE GIAMPA (Set Designer) This is Wade’s third show with ICT. He is one of the three busiest set designers in Dallas.
SUZI CRANFORD (Costume Designer) is happy to be working with ICT MainStage for a third time. Her work was seen in SHAKESPERE FOR THE MODERN MAN, LESSON ONE MACBETH last year, and AN AMERICAN DAUGHTER two seasons ago. She currently serves as design associate at Dallas Costume Shoppe.Thank you, ICT, for a wonderful opportunity and experience (as always!)
SAM NANCE (Lighting Designer) is pleased to be designing ALL MY SONS. He has designed numerous shows for ICT MainStage where his most recent work was SHERLOCK’S LAST CASE and NOISES OFF. He is the resident lighting designer for Pegasus Theatre where he has lit their innovative “living black and white” shows for a number of years as well as their more colorful presentations. Other companies that have seen his light, include the Shakespeare Festival of Dallas, Dallas Theater Center, Theatre Britain, the Lois Pope Theater in Florida and Theatre Three. Shows include WOODY GUTHRIES AMERICAN SONG, THE LION IN WINTER, CATHOLIC SCHOOL GIRLS, AND A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM. He has received two Column Awards for his lighting of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA and NINE at ICT.
FERNANDO LARA (Properties Designer) has worked on many shows for ICT MainStage and ICT Theatre On The Edge. Fernando was Stage Manager for THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT and Assistant Stage Manager for DRACULA, SHAKESPEARE FOR THE MODERN MAN-LESSON 1: MACBETH, PROOF and Co-Producer of the critically acclaimed award winning musical NINE. Fernando has worked as an Actor, Sound Designer and Stage Manager for TV, Film and Theater for many years.
JO ANNE HULL (Set Dressing) has designed props and set dressing for many ICT shows including BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, CRIMES OF THE HEART, NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY, PROOF and most recently, SHERLOCK’S LAST CASE. She enjoys the challenge of those “just right and hard to find” items that allow her to indulge and excuse her attraction to thrift shops, garage sales and antique stores. Jo Anne is an ICT Board Member.
TOM ORTIZ (Stage Manager) is grateful to once again stage manage a great classic directed by such an inspiring director and all star cast. Tom appreciates that his family and friends always support his endeavors and especially those here at ICT.
Auditions
Directed by Marco Salinas
Sunday, April 5, 2009 from 7 - 9pm
Monday, April 6, 2009 from 7 - 9pm
Performances: May 29 - June 13, 2009
Call 972-594-6104 to schedule an appointment.
Roles: 6 Male, 4 Female
6 Men:
Joe Keller (Early 50's-60's)
Chris Keller (Late 20's - early 30's)
George Deever (Late 20's to early 30's)
Dr. Jim Bayless (Early to late 40's)
Frank Lubey (Mid to late 30's)
Bert (Age 8 to 10)
4 Women:
Kate "Mother" Keller (Early 50's-60's)
Ann Deever (Pretty, mid to late 20's)
Sue Bayless (Early to late 40's)
Lydia Lubey (Late 20's to mid 30's)
(all roles are available)
