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Vivian Beaumont Theatre , (2/14/1974 - 3/17/1974)
First Preview:Jan 31, 1974 Total Previews:11
Opening Date:Feb 14, 1974   
Closing Date:Mar 17, 1974 Total Performances:37

Category: Play, Original, Broadway
Setting: Now. Detroit, Michigan.


Production Staff
Theatre Owned / Operated by Lincoln Center Theater
Produced by The New York Shakespeare Festival (Joseph Papp, Producer); Produced in association with Woodie King, Jr.; Associate Producer: Bernard Gersten
Written by Ron Milner
Directed by Michael Schultz
Scenic Design by Santo Loquasto; Costume Design by Judy Dearing; Lighting Design by Martin Aronstein; Assistant to Miss Dearing: Eugene Davis-Caron and Alonzer; Personal Assistant to Mr. Loquasto: Fredda Slavin; Assistant to Mr. Loquasto: Edward Pisoni; Associate to Mr. Aronstein: Lawrence Metzler
NYSF at Lincoln Center General Manager: Robert Kamlot; Company Manager: Patricia Carney; NYSF General Manager: David Black
NYSF at Lincoln Center Production Manager: Ron Abbott; Production Stage Manager: D. W. Koehler; Stage Manager: Fred Seagraves; NYSF Production Manager: Andrew Mihok; NYSF Production Supervisor: David Eidenberg
Music Consultant: Herbert Harris
NYSF General Press Representative: Merle Debuskey; Press Representative: Faith Geer; Costume Supervisor: Edward Burbridge; Assistant to the Producer: Gail Merrifield; Graphic Design: Susan Frank; Advertising: Don Josephson and Blaine-Thompson; Photographer: George E. Joseph; Consultant to the Producer: Novella Nelson; Assistant to the Director: Aketa Jamal; NYSF Casting Director: Mary Goldberg; Staff Assistant: Roger Gindi
Cast
Frank Adu Hustler
Old Bob
Marilyn B. Coleman Mrs. Laura Carlton
Jean Du Shon Voice
off stage
Mrs. Harris
Gloria Edwards Candy
Mrs. Copeland
Sonny Jim Gaines Jim Aaron
Loretta Greene Mae Harris
Kirk Kirksey George
Garrett Morris Black Cop
Lonny Stevens Melvin
Glynn Turman Steve Carlton
Ray Vitte Joe
Dick A. Williams Rico
Harris David Hunt
Starletta Depaur Phyllis
Make-up
Kyle Duncan Red
Sheilah Goldsmith Marilyn
Steve Laws Slim
Cab Driver
Debbie Morgan Helen
Ron Rayford Tate
Pete
Herbert Rice Bill
Berlinda Tolbert Francis
Bill Wintersole White Cop
Coach
Understudies: Frank Adu (Rico), Harris David (George, Joe), Starletta Depaur (Mrs. Harris), Jean Du Shon (Mrs. Laura Carlton), Sheilah Goldsmith (Candy, Mrs. Copeland), Kirk Kirksey (Slim), Steve Laws (Old Bob), Debbie Morgan (Make-up), Garrett Morris (Jim Aaron), Ron Rayford (Melvin), Herbert Rice (Steve Carlton), Lonny Stevens (Tate) and Berlinda Tolbert (Mae Harris)
1974 Tony Award® Best Featured Actor in a Play
 Dick A. Williams [nominee]
1974 Tony Award® Best Scenic Design
 Santo Loquasto [nominee]
1974 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Performance
winnerPerformer: Dick A. Williams [winner]