Working

A musical based on the book by Studs Terkel. Book by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso; music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz et al.

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM: March 5 (includes Opening Night reception), March 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27, 2004.

Sunday Matinees at 2:30 PM: March 14 and 21, 2004.

The Saturday, March 20 performance will be sign interpreted for the deaf and hearing impaired.

Single ticket prices: $17 (Saturdays), $15 (adults, Fridays and Sundays), $12 (senior citizens and students, Fridays and Sundays).

The hopes and dreams of the average working American are the focus of this extraordinary “everyman” musical. Based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews, Working paints a vivid portrait of you and me: the schoolteacher, the parking lot attendant, the waitress, the mason, the trucker, the fireman, the housewife. An inspiration to anyone who has ever punched a time clock!

Directed by Rob Batarla. Musical direction by Katie Mallory. Produced by Frank Kearns and Nina Almaguer.

Reservation information and directions to the Reston Community Center CenterStage theatre are available.

Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

 Read a profile of Studs Terkel, recognized as a community hero. Visit Carol de Giere’s fan site for the musical.

The book of Working, cast recordings, and other materials available for online purchase, in association with Amazon.com.

Working is cast

RCP is pleased to announce the cast of Working:

• Susan Garvey
• Shannon Gough
• Michael Groff
• Sasha Hennessy
• Kevin Johnson
• Andrew Nguyen
• Heather Rose
• Glenn Sartori
• Jay Tilley

Staff members include:

• Director, Rob Batarla
• Musical Director, Katie Mallory
• Producers, Nina Almaguer and Frank Kearns
• Choreographer, Elaine Topodas
• Assistant Director, Eleanore Tapscott
• Assistant Stage Manager, Erin Gray
• Sound Designer, Kevin Harney
• Lighting Designer, Rick Stegman
• Costume Designer, Judy Whelihan
• Props, Robin Dorsey
• Jeffrey Yambor