COLD/TENDER

SEASON 2004

By Cody Henderson
Directed by Jessica Kubzanksy

Funny, dangerous, heartbreaking, this world premiere by Los Angeles playwright Cody Henderson follows the journey of a single dollar bill as it traverses its way from 1962 to 2004, where alarming and absurd Cold War crises nurture tender human connections.

cast

Hugo Armstrong
Many Freund
Ashley West Leonard
Johnathan McClain
Casey Siegenfeld
Ann Stocking
Amanda Troop
Alex Veadov

Understudies

Megan Goodchild
Katharine Gibson
Jeff Marlow
Cameron Meyer
Drago Sumonja
Jeanne Syquia

Production team

Scenic Design – Susan Gratch
Costume Design – Elizabeth Palmer
Lighting Design – Jeremy Pivnick
Sound Design/Original Music – Steve Goodie
Property Design – JB Hertz
Production Stage Manager – Katie Ailinger
Assistant Director – Darin Anthony
Casting – Julia Flores
Publicist – Aldrich & Associate
Production Photography – Ed Krieger

 

“A piercing, affecting new work about Americans, their privilege, and their disengagement from the world.” – Theater2k.com

“Henderson pieced together this story with a puzzle-master’s skill. Unique and constantly engaging… It’s clear that Henderson possesses considerable talent.” – O.C. Weekly

“Though the Cold War plays in each tale, the real interest comes from watching Henderson’s authentically detailed characters reevaluating their own American dreams against the dream represented by George Washington’s appraising mug.” – L.A. Weekly

Awards

Winner of Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Award:
Sound Design

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