By JOHN PATRICK
Based on the novel by VERN SNEIDER
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award!In a remote village in Okinawa, a young American Army officer tries to teach Democracy to the natives and finds himself with a teahouse, a geisha girl, and a whole lot of brandy -- and in very deep trouble with headquarters.
"a howling hit...an enchanting play" -- NY World Telegram
Produced by special arrangement
with
DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.
PERFORMANCES
May 1 - 23
Thurs, Fri & Sat -
Sunday -
You might think that it would be next to impossible to cast a show were half the people speak in a language that is not English. And you might also think that the Audience might have a hard time understanding a play when half the dialog is not in English. But you would be wrong. One of the truths in this world is that language sometimes gets in the way. Does yes, really mean yes? Does no, really mean no? Are some things understood regardless of what language we use? And by the same token, are some things misunderstood. This play touches on those topics, are many others, to hilarious results as it brings together two different cultures to surprising result.
This strong cast shows that language is comprised of more than just words, but of words, feelings, deeds and yes, results that communicate themselves into laughter all night long.
CHARACTER NAME
Sakini Keith Moreton
Capt. Fisby Jim Holmes
Col. Purdee W. David Wright
Sgt. Gregovich Mark Heulitt
Capt. McLean John Eslick
Lotus Blossom Akiko Iwasaki
Miss Higajiga Sue Hwang
Old Woman Terri Parks
Old Woman's Daughter Michelle Malizaki
Miss Keora Priscilla Losey
Ancient Man Jerry Nehring
Mr. Hokaida Ian McLean
Mr. Omura Bob Farber
Mr. Sumata Ken Endress
Mr. Sumata's Father Jerry Nehring
Mr. Seiko Ian Kilpatrick
Mr. Oshira Roger Krevnas
Village Children
McKenna Tedrick
Maxwell Kilpatrick
Reagan Kilpatrick
Audrey Miller
Francis Miller
Director Rick Steinberg
Producer Donna Holroyd
Asst. Producer Mike Moffat
Costume Designer Beth Glasner
Set Design John Holroyd
Japanese Advisor Yukari Black
Light Design Jack Allaway