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2016 Artwork by Ligature Creative Group

An American Daughter

August 3–August 21, Main Stage

By Wendy Wasserstein Directed by Evan Cabnet With Kerry Bishe, Jason Danieley, Diane Davis, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Roe Hartrampf, Stephen Kunken, Carson Meyer, Richard Poe, Will Pullen, Deborah Rush

When the President of the United States nominates Dr. Lyssa Dent Hughes (Diane Davis) to the position of Surgeon General, the excavation of her past triggers a scandal that threatens her confirmation. As partisan politics play out, Lyssa’s deep personal relationships and impressive career trajectory hang in the balance. Evan Cabnet directs Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner Wendy Wasserstein’s prescient 1997 play about the cost one woman pays when she dares to have it all.

An American Daughter runs 2 hours and 10 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission.

Cast

Quincy Quince
KERRY BISHE
Timber Tucker
JASON DANIELEY
Dr. Lyssa Dent Hughes
DIANE DAVIS
Judith B. Kaufman
SAIDAH ARRIKA EKULONA
Morrow McCarthy
ROE HARTRAMPF
Walter Abrahmson
STEPHEN KUNKEN
Speaking TV Crew
CARSON MEYER
Senator Allen Hughes
RICHARD POE
Billy Robbins
WILL PULLEN
Charlotte “Chubby” Hughes
DEBORAH RUSH

Creative

Director
EVAN CABNET
Scenic Designer
DEREK MCLANE
Costume Designer
JESSICA PABST
Lighting Designer
BEN STANTON
Sound Designer
BEN TRUPPIN-BROWN
Production Stage Manager
JEFF BRANCATO
Stage Manager
EMILY JEWISON
Assistant Director
JENNA WORSHAM
Assistant Scenic Designer
LAWRENCE E. MOTEN III
Assistant Costume Designer
EMILY HOGUE
Assistant Lighting Designer
ALEX STEVENS
Assistant Sound Designer
J. COLLIN PRIDDY-BARNUM

Media