David Mamet's OLEANNA was the most controversial play of the past two seasons. As one London reviewer wrote, "It demonstrates the pernicious workings of political correctness with almost clinical precision while showing how an apparently reasonable man can indeed become the violent monster of feminist demonology. The play will trouble the memory of all who see it like an itching aching scab." The play, a two-hander, is about a student, Carol, who comes to the office of her professor, John, because she needs help with his course. She subsequently brings a charge of sexual harassment against him. It is appropriate that the play was seen on a university campus, the place about which it was written.
Winter 1995 Production
By David Mamet
Directed by: William Chadwick
Performances: February 8-11 & 15-18, 1995
Venue: Hagey Hall 180, Humanities Building
Cast
John - Joel Greenberg
Carol - Stephanie McCarthy
Creative Team
Director – William Chadwick
Assistant Director – Joey Morin
Set Design – William Chesney
Costume Design – Jocelyne Sobeski
Light Design – Tim Jackson
Fight Choreographer – John Stead
Production Team
Production Manager – Richard Karhu
Stage Manager – Luisa Lago
Assistant Stage Manager – Tim Jackson
Properties – Brenda McDonnell
Fight Captain – Dylan Roberts
Head Carpenter – Krista Little
LX Board Operator – Christy Morrow
Sound Operator – Tim Jackson
Costume Assistant – Chrystal Coleman
Paint Crew – Stephanie Arango
Publicity – Joyce Hahn
Technical Co-Ordinator – Alex Kordics
Technical Director (Hagey Hall 180) – Terry Tremeer
Special Thanks
Havergal College Middle School, Grade 7C Music Class
Mr. McDonnell
Mrs. McDonnell