Leaving

by Václav Havel
translated by Paul Wilson
directed by Jiri Zizka
starring Oscar® nominee David Strathairn
May 19, 2010June 20, 2010

Meet the Artists

Cast

Krista Apple • Monika
Janis Dardaris • Grandma
Mark Cairns • Albín
Mike Dees • Bob
Peter DeLaurier • Hanuš
Victoria Frings • Zuzanna
Leonard C. Haas • Dick
Trevor Long • Klein
Mary McCool • Bea
Kathryn Meisle • Irena
Jennifer R. Morris • Vlasta
Geddeth Smith • Oswald
Luigi Sottile • Victor
David Strathairn • Dr. Vilém Rieger
H. Michael Walls • Knobloch

Production Team

Jiri Zizka • Director
Václav Havel • Playwright
Paul Wilson • Translator
Klara Zieglerova • Set Designer
Vasilija Zivanic • Costume Designer
Jerold R. Forsyth • Lighting Designer
Nick Rye • Sound Designer
Walter Bilderback • Dramaturg
Iain Campbell • Production Manager
Patreshettarlini Adams • Stage Manager
Walter Bilderback

Walter Bilderback (Dramaturg/Literary Manager) is delighted to be working on this important new play by one of his intellectual and moral heroes. Walter has worked as a dramaturg for more than 20 years, working at regional theaters across the country and on Broadway. He has served as a nominator for the Barrymore Awards and has also worked with Philadelphia Young Playwrights, mentoring work by high school playwrights the past four years. Walter is also a consultant to Atlanta’s innovative Out of Hand Theater.