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The Beard of Avon

Oct 7 – Nov 2, 2002 in Goodman's Albert Theatre

2 hours and 15 minutes


How can a stage-struck bumpkin break into the glamorous world of show biz? If your name’s Will Shakspere, you could pose as front-man for word-happy aristocrats too proud to admit they’re scribbling plays for the unwashed masses. After all, there are advantages to being the confidant of the Earl of Oxford, Sir Francis Bacon, and even the Queen…

Playwright Amy Freed and Goodman Resident Director David Petrarca stand an age-old literary debate on its ear in this deliciously witty new play.

 

 

Group Tickets: Now available for 10+, email Groups@GoodmanTheatre.org for information on select discounted rates and perks.

Questions? Need help? Contact the box office at (312) 443-3800, 12noon – 5pm, daily.


For Theater of the Mind: Performance buyouts are available for groups (16 or more). Groups save $10 on tickets as well as waived service fees email Groups@GoodmanTheatre.org for availability.

Artists

David Petrarca

Director

Amy Freed

Playwright

Ian Brennan

Geoffrey Dunderbread / Lady Lettice

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Philip Caldwell

Musician

Rob Campbell

William Shakspere

Joe Foust

Fitch, Earl of Derby

Mark Harelik

Edward de Vere

Jeffrey Hutchinson

Henry Condel / Sir Francis Bacon

Ora Jones

Elizabeth, Queen of Elizabeth

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Daniel Marcotte

Musician

Hollis Resnik

Anne Hathaway

Rob Riley

Old Colin / Lord Burleigh

Craig Spidle

Richard Burbage / Sir Francis Walsingham

Greg Vinkler

John Heminge

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Jeff Whitty

Henry Wriothesley

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Michael Yeargan

Scenic Design

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Jane Greenwood

Costume Design

James F. Ingalls

Lighting Design

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Rob Milburn

Original Music and Sound Design

Michael Bodeen

Original Music and Sound Design

Joe Foust

Fight Choreography

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Tom Creamer

Dramaturg

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Nan Withers-Wilson

Voice and Dialect Coach

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Joseph Drummond

Production Stage Manager

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T. Paul Lynch

Stage Manager