LIGHT

SEASON 2004

By Jean-Claude Van Itallie
Directed by Jessica Kubzansky

A new work from one of the undisputed legends of modern American theatre, Light is a sexy, witty love triangle of a king, a beautiful scientist marquise, and Voltaire, the most famous man in Europe– a passionate, painful, incandescent voyage to enlightenment and revolution.

cast

Lenny Von Dohlen
Jeanie Hackett
John Hansen

Understudies

Kent Minault
Maura Vincent
Dean Purvis

Production Team

Scenic Design – Tom Buderwitz
Costume Design – Alex Jaeger
Lighting Design – Jeremy Pivnick
Sound Design – John Zalewski
Production Stage Manager – Katie Ailinger
Assistant Director – Scott Smith
Casting – Michael Donovan, CSA
Publicist – Aldrich & Associates
Production Photography – Ed Krieger

“Remarkably compelling… with emotional exchanges of piercing eloquence whose immediacy stands out…Under Jessica Kubzansky’s stylish directioin, a trio of first-rate performers evokes finely drawn, riveting characters.” – LA Times

“Jessica Kubzansky’s masterful direction for the world premiere of Jean-Claude Van Itallie’s play Light shows off the little jewel of a theater to its fullest advantage. The stunningly rich yet spare set, the atmospheric shafts of light, the subtle sound effects and music provide sight and sound transport us.” – Pasadena Weekly

“Compelling.” – Pasadena Star News

“The triumphant return of master wordsmith Jean-Claude van Itallie with the world premiere of his gently epic Light is an auspicious event for Los Angeles theatre…Van Itallie’s beguiling account couldn’t be in better hands.” – Entertainment Today

“Stunning…Director Jessica Kubzansky guides her small cast to superlative performances.” – LA Weekly

“Under the astute direction of Jessica Kubzansky, this world premiere is a sparkling jewel of wit, manners and history…the production sparkles and teases one to learn more about this lively threesome…If only history classes were all this intriguing.” – CurtainUp

“Engaging and evocative…with the deft direction of Jessica Kubzansky and the nuanced performances of a talented cast, the play builds to a climactic moment of emotional power and intellectual truth.” – Backstage.com

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