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2018/19 Season Coming in 2019 to Arena Stage THE HEIRESS 2018/19 SEASON COMING IN 2019 TO ARENA STAGE Fearless Political Journey from House of Cards series writer KLEPTOCRACY JANUARY 18 – FEBRUARY 24, 2019 Portrait of Courage THE HEIRESS FEBRUARY 8 – MARCH 10, 2019 World-Premiere Power Play JQA MARCH 1 – APRIL 14, 2019 Wall Street Drama JUNK APRIL 5 – MAY 5, 2019 Inspirational A Cappella Tribute JUBILEE APRIL 26 – JUNE 2, 2019 SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ARENASTAGE.ORG | 202-488-3300 THE HEIRESS TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 Artistically Speaking 7 From the Executive Producer 8 Usher Recognition 10 Dramaturg's Note 13 Title Page 15 Setting / Cast ARENA STAGE 1101 Sixth Street SW Washington, DC 20024-2461 17 For this Production ADMINISTRATION 202-554-9066 SALES OFFICE 202-488-3300 19 Bios — Cast TTY 202-484-0247 arenastage.org 20 Bios — Creative Team © 2019 Arena Stage. All editorial and advertising material is fully protected and must not be 23 Arena Stage Leadership reproduced in any manner without written permission. 24 Board of Trustees / Theatre Forward The Heiress Program Book Published February 8, 2019 25 Full Circle Society Cover Illustration by Jon Foster program book staff 26 Thank You — The Annual Fund Renée M. Littleton, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications 29 Thank You — Institutional Donors Kate Thompson, Publications Coordinator 30 Theater Staff Shawn Helm, Senior Graphic Designer Arena Stage is built on the land of the Piscataway people of the Algonquin-speaking tribes, as well as the lands of the Native American people of the greater Anacostia, Potomac and Tidewater regions. 2018/19 SEASON 3 ARTISTICALLY SPEAKING The Heiress is a play I have wanted to produce at Arena Stage for a long time. The timing had to be right and it had to be the right director. This is a classic American play, based on a classic American novella: Henry James’ Washington Square, which is also the subject of several films. This is a play for Arena Stage audiences who are lovers of the classics. Why this play now? At its core, this is the story of a woman struggling with defining herself through others — a father, a husband. While defining oneself through other people may be a story predominantly told by women, certainly it’s a universal idea that we are not only who our parents or partners want us to be — we are individuals and our thoughts, needs, desires are our own. It can be a challenge to feel empowered. In this time of #MeToo and the most women in Congress ever, isn’t it fascinating to see a story from the middle of the 19th century that is still painfully relevant in the 21st century? This story definitely still speaks to us as a country and as individuals blazing our path forward. Think about other feminist plays and playwrights from the early 20th century — Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and Hedda Gabler. Lillian Hellman, Sophie Treadwell. Although a classic, this remains a story for our time. There could be no better director for this play than Seema Sueko. Seema is an intuitive and insightful person and she is the right director to bring a strong focus to the contemporary impact of the persona of Catherine Sloper. The creative team is impressive — and as I’m sure you noticed — all women. Here we are in the round, in the theater named for Zelda Fichandler, a story about a woman blossoming into herself, created by all women, in 2019 — the glass ceiling has a big ‘ole crack, and maybe even a window. I can feel the breeze. Molly Smith Artistic Director 2018/19 SEASON 5 FROM THE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Thinking about The Heiress and what remains from our presence after we leave the planet has me thinking about legacy and Arena Stage’s place in both American theater and Washington, D.C. history. How does the community recognize organizations that leave a legacy within their neighborhood or city? The word “legacy” these days may have a white-male connotation since our nation, as a people, are doing a better job of recognizing where different cultures and genders have previously been ignored. I know going back to word definitions may seem academic, but words have meaning. I was interested to find that the definitions of “legacy” are mostly practical; a gift left by will, something transmitted or received from an ancestor or predecessor, a candidate given special consideration because of a previous relationship, or relating to or from an earlier technology. The impact of organizations like Arena that pass from generation to generation may not, as in the case with the heiress of this story, be measured in dollars. Often it can be seen through the lens of public — not private — “treasure.” If public, then it must be husbanded by our elected leaders, public servants or trustees. Once upon a time, an enlightened senator from Alaska championed a legacy for Washington, D.C. arts organizations, recognizing that Washington, D.C. has no state government to support its valuable private not-for-profit institutions. (A coincidence that Senator Ted Stevens hailed from Molly Smith’s home state!) Being included within the National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs program, funded through an appropriation passed by Congress, requires meeting specific criteria such as budget size, longevity, and performances in the District of Columbia. This support is not intended to duplicate federal support from other avenues (i.e. The Smithsonian), but rather provide “legacy” institutions with general operating support so that they can continue for future generations. Governmental support of all kinds has been under fire for decades now in many cities and states, however this type of support for specifically District of Columbia programs is particularly vulnerable. As citizens, we all value what our tax dollars go toward, and I wager that we all are most proud when we realize the extent to which our contribution to our government makes critical services like police, fire, and rescue available, as well as public parks, libraries, and protected green space. Equal in my mind to these critical services are the arts — where we can share our stories of humanity, learn, debate, sing, dance, commiserate, inspire, conspire, and so much more. We all have an impact to make, big and small. Most of us aim high. Your presence here today helps Arena Stage protect an “inheritance” that endures in this fine piece of playwrighting interpreted anew in the graceful hands of our deeply talented deputy artistic director Seema Sueko. Edgar Dobie Executive Producer President of the Corporation 2018/19 SEASON 7 USHER RECOGNITION SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ARENA STAGE USHERS! THANK YOU to the generous members of our usher corps who not only contribute their time, energy and effort throughout the season, but also continually support our mission by giving to our Annual Fund. Gifts to the Annual Fund allow us to maintain the highest quality work on stage and provide vital arts education programs for young people throughout the region. While we appreciate gifts of all sizes, space only permits us to list contributions of $100 or more. The following are ushers who contributed between January 1 – December 31, 2018. Anonymous (16) Susan and Mike Burk Dan Felger and Jean Herz Lyn Abrams Avery Burns Judie and Les Fien-Helfman Laurie Alban Havens Mary Busse Kathleen Fitzgerald Hugh and Julie Allen Anne Buzalski Beverly Fleming Marilena Amoni and Don Ryan Karen M. Canada Lynne Folts and Elliot Gersh Deanna Anderson William and Kathleen Carey Richard and Kim Freedman Alexis Kursteiner Ed Cato The Samuel Freedman Trust Thomas and Aldene Ault Oretha Chandler Mr. and Ms. Christopher and Jane Freitas Lyndsay Austin Ms. Frances Chevarley and Mr. Ted Tate Bob Fugate Eddie Baker Joy and Jerry Choppin Bob and June Gallagher Elfreda Baptist Joan Bennett Clancy Mia and Keith Gardiner Terry Barber Nancie S. Coan Annie and Theodis Robertson Carol Bartlett Rebecca Cofman Linda Gehr David and Janet Batlan Mary Beth Collins Frank and Marlene Gillespie Wanda Beasley Otis Collins Jane Glickman and Charles Sacks Roslyn Beitler Kathleen Conley Mark and Ellen Goldberg Ruth Bennett Robert and Gwendolyn Cooley Leon and Maryn Goodson Cheryl Benton Donna Copeland and Terry Johnson Sheryl Gorsuch Dava Berkman Joan Countryman Arnold and Shoshana Greenland Ann S. Berman Cornelius and Katherine Davies Kathleen and Vincent Guerrieri Peter and Ellen Berty Carol Dawson Loren and Phyllis Haag Craig and Sherry Beyers Kathryn DeAngelis Wilbur Hadden Mathilde and Martin Bienstock Yumiko DeCarli Ray and Ann Hannapel Edward L. Blanton and E. Russell Lynn Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeNardo William Harkins and Margaret McKelvey Jaroslava Bloomberg Carolyn and David DeVilbiss Toba and Tony Hausner Judy G. Blumenthal John H. Dick Ruth Herman Virgil and Dianne Bodeen Ms. Clare R. Donelan James and Jean Hochron Gary and Susan Bonnett Trudy Downs Carole Hoeveler-Bullock Linda L Bostick Dr. and Mrs. Elliott Dubin Ruth Holder Yvette Bowser Patricia Dubroof and Jerry Stezar Sallie L. Holder Ethel and Alan Brandt Mr. and Mrs. Dunhem Nancy Honemond Steven and Sandra Brody Harriett Dwinell Joyce Howland Diane J. Brown Adela Eannarino Frances Hudson Marjorie Brown Stanley and Val Fagen Susan Hunchar Ms. Blanche Bruce Maryann Fair Glen and Leanna Hutton Kalyn Bruin Carol Faulb Patricia Jackman and Stephen L John Cynthia Bunton Geraldine Feaster and Calvin Bethea* Sarah Jackson Richard and Carole Burk Frances and Edward Feiner Smyrna N. Jackson 8 2018/19 SEASON USHER RECOGNITION Dion Johnson and Lyn Scott Jeannette Murphy Diane Seeger and Tom Christein Nancy Jorgenson Kathryn Murphy Douglas and Aneli Sexton Andi Kasarsky Renee Trent and Webb Naas Lonna Shafritz Benjamin Katcoff Jessie and Samuel Napolitano Paulette Sheffield Gale Kaufmann Hedy Nash and John Wetterau Martha Sherman Miriam and Edward Kelty Jeremy Novak and Elaine Mattaire Mark and Sara Shoob Judy and Steve Kerbel Hamda O'Brien Helen Silberminz and S.M.
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