Jerold R. Forsyth (Lighting Designer) has designed over 300 productions to date. Philadelphia area credits include: The Wilma Theater (55 previous productions), Walnut Street Theatre, Arden Theatre Co., Amaryllis Theatre Co., Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, Villanova University Theatre, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, InterAct Theatre Co., American Music Theatre Festival, People's Light & Theatre Co., Venture Theatre, and the Philadelphia Drama Guild. Additional east coast credits include: The Kennedy Center, The New York Shakespeare Festival, Lincoln Center Theatre, York Theatre Company, Village Theatre, and Opera Ebony (New York). Awards include twelve nominations and two Barrymore Awards for Outstanding Lighting Design. Jerold has also twice received "Most Notable Lighting Design" citations from The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Leaving
by Václav Havel
translated by Paul Wilson
directed by Jiri Zizka
starring Oscar® nominee David Strathairn
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