Oleanna — Cadence

Cadence Theatre Company Presents Oleanna, by David Mamet

Richmond’s new Cadence Theatre Company will conclude their first season by presenting David Mamet’s Oleanna at Hampton Sydney College on November 17th. Mamet’s riveting two-person drama, directed by CTC’s Artistic Director Anna Johnson, will feature Richmond’s Molly Hood and David Bridgewater. Creative team members feature Samuel Byers (Lighting Design), Sarah Jarrell (Costume Design) and Kevin Johnson (Scenic Design) and Lara Koplin (Scenic Artist). Stage Management is by Sarah Worden.

THE STORY: A college student, Carol, drops by her professor's office in an effort to gain his help to do better in class. John, the professor, in the midst of buying a house to celebrate his nomination for tenure, at first seems distant. As the first meeting progresses the two discuss the nature of understanding and judgment in society, as well as their very own natures and places in our society. It seems as if a bond has been made. When next they meet we find that a report has been filed to the tenure committee. Carol has joined a "group" and has decided that John sexually harassed her during their first meeting. Their second meeting finds John and Carol both physically and emotionally devastated.

A seething investigation of "political correctness" in a time when the nation's morality has been tested by increased incidents of sexual harassment.

"Oleanna is likely to provoke more arguments than any play this year." — NY Times
"One of the ten best plays of 1992... reason enough to cheer for the future of the theatre." — Time Magazine Harold Pinter, a fan of the play, says “There can be no tougher or unflinching play than Oleanna.”

Oleanna was recently revived in New York and London and has starred many notable actors such as William H. Macy, Julia Stiles, Bill Pullman, and Aaron Eckhart. Oleanna contains adult language and is not recommended for youth under 18.

For additional questions contact Anna Johnson, Cadence Theatre Company Artistic Director, at info@cadencetheatre.org or at (804) 233-4894.