by John Guare
directed by Darren Critz
at American Blues Theatre
Spring 1995
“What is most thrilling about this production is how well it reveals the subtleties of Guare’s play.”
Chicago Reader
An epic and powerful work of historical fiction from the author of Six Degrees of Separation and the past season’s Landscape of the Body. Set against the sweeping backdrop of the American Civil War, Women and Water tells the story of four young idealists brought together by fate and circumstance amidst the chaos of a raging battle. Together they embark on an adventure in which they seek to find a brighter future while trying to reconcile the dark ghosts of their pasts.
Setting
In and around Cold Harbor, Virginia
A ship on the Pamunkey River
Nantucket, Mass.
Somewhere at Sea
Time: 1861-1864
Cast
Lydie Breeze … Linda Etoh Pine
Joshua Hickman … Sean Sinitski
Amos Mason … Richard Ragsdale
Dan Grady … Nick Offerman
Moncure Nelson … James Meredith
Cabell Breeze … Christopher Johnson
Colonel McCloud … Keven Wade
Zenna Gordon … Tawanna Monteiro
Sergeant Bell/Captain Breeze … Joe McKernan
Roger/Dr. Paynter … Darin Anthony
Mrs. Randolph/Mildred/Nurse … Anne McKernan
Soldier/Pusey … Trevor Parker
Soldier/Gonzalo/Clem/Son … Dominic Conti
Soldier/Chalcott … John Buzby
Soldier/Mr. Fleet/Pig … Greg Tatro
Soldier/Calpo .. Richard Atwater
Production Staff
Scenic Designer … Lori Fong
Costume Designer … Christine Pascual
Lighting Designer … Richy Norwood
Sound Designer … Rob Palachek
Prop Designer … Alexander Goodnik
Fight Choreographer … Nick Offerman
Buzzard & Pig Designers … Nick Offerman
… Stephanie Nelson
… Laura Cunningham
Production Stage Manager … Marie Earman
Technical Director … Nick Offerman
Poster Design … Dee Dee Paluch
Production Photographer … Neri Romero
Sound Board Operator … Annie Joseph
House Manager … Barb Wruck