by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt

Long Wharf Theatre – New Haven, CT – Fall 2009

Directed by Amanda Dehnert
Set Design by Eugene Lee
Costume Design by Jessica Ford
Lighting Design by Nancy Schertler
Sound Design by David Budries

All photos copyright T. Charles Erickson

These images are from the first production at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, CT.  The productions fit into their respective seasons in such a way that there wasn’t a lot of room for sharing – the only pieces that moved from the Long Wharf production to Arena were Matt’s varsity jacket and Henry’s old doublet.  Everything else was built or found twice.  It was during this version that we were really able to work out the kinks in all the magic tricks.

This version of Luisa’s “Magician’s Assistant” costume had cut out panels and was more revealing than the second iteration.  It had a detachable skirt and transformed into a more showgirl inspired look.

The cast: Jessica Grové, David Nathan Perlow, Michael Sharon, Joseph Tisa, Jonathan Randell Silver, Ray DeMattis, Dan Sharkey, William Parry