Conversations With My Father
Herb Gardner
Opening Date:
January 10, 1997
Closing Date:
February 1, 1997
In a Lower East Side bar, Eddie Ross struggles to remake his immigrant family in his ideal of American life. Across decades, his relationship with his sons exposes tensions between assimilation, heritage, love, and identity.
Cast & Crew
Eddie Ross — Steve Vann
Role not confirmed — Vicki Wilcox
Role not confirmed — John Shadid
Partial cast list; remaining performers and character assignments have not been confirmed.
CREW
Director and production crew — Not yet documented.
Production Notes
Production Details
Fourth mainstage production of CST’s 13th season. Herb Gardner’s memory play explores family conflict, Jewish identity, and the immigrant experience across generations. The original Broadway production earned Judd Hirsch the 1992 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
CST Connections
Steve Vann previously appeared in CST’s It Runs in the Family and Murder by Misadventure during Season 11.
Press and Photographic Record
A January 10, 1997, Oklahoman article identifies Steve Vann, Vicki Wilcox, and John Shadid. An accompanying production photograph reportedly features the three performers and is credited to Paul B. Southerland. The original photograph remains to be recovered.
Licensing
Currently licensed through Concord Theatricals as a Samuel French title.