
by Tadeusz Słobodzianek
english version by Ryan Craig
directed by Blanka Zizka
October 12 – November 13, 2011
Since its 2009 World Premiere at London’s National Theatre, audiences and critics have been deeply moved by the stories within this extraordinary play that spans eighty years, ranging between Poland and America. “I want to be a fireman.” “I want to be a teacher.” “I want to be a movie star.” Poland, 1925. As these Polish classmates – 5 Catholic, 5 Jewish – grow up, their lives take dramatically unexpected turns as their country is torn apart by invading armies, first Soviet and then German. Friend betrays friend and violence quickly escalates, reaching a crescendo that will forever haunt the survivors. Based on true events in the Polish town of Jedwabne and inspired in part by Jan Gross’ controversial book Neighbors, Our Class bravely explores a subject still debated today.
Tadeusz Słobodzianek
Playwright
Ryan Craig
Translation
Blanka Zizka
Director
Krista Apple
Zocha
Ross Beschler
Menachem
Kate Czajkowski
Rachelka, later Marianna
Dan Hodge
Heniek
Emily Krause
Dora
Kevin Meehan
Rysiek
Allen Radway
Zygmunt
Michael Rubenfeld
Abram
Matteo Scammell
Jakub Katz
Ed Swidey
Wladek
Marsha Ginsberg
Set Designer
Thom Weaver
Lighting Designer
Oana Botez
Costume Designer
Daniel Perelstein
Composer and Sound Designer
Walter Bilderback
Dramaturg
Amy Dugas Brown
Philadelphia Casting
Karen Getz
Choreographer
Iain Campbell
Production Manager
Patreshettarlini Adams
Production Stage Manager