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Laughing Wild
Christopher Durang
Opening Date:
June 20, 1997
Closing Date:
July 12, 1997
Two anxious strangers describe their struggles with everyday life in separate monologues, then collide in a surreal series of encounters and fantasies. Christopher Durang’s dark comedy explores isolation, anger, and the search for human connection.
Cast & Crew
CAST: Mary Freeh (The Woman); Nick Backes (The Man)
CREW: Director and production crew not yet documented
Production Notes
Final subscription mainstage production of Season 13. Franci Hart’s June 27, 1997, Oklahoman review, “Production Will Keep You Thinking, Laughing,” reportedly praised Mary Freeh and Nick Backes and the thought-provoking comedy. Freeh had acted in Inspecting Carol and designed costumes for The Illusion; Backes had acted and designed scenery for The Illusion. An August 25, 1996, season announcement had originally listed Love! Valour! Compassion! for June 20–July 12, 1997, but subsequent contemporary coverage identifies Laughing Wild in that slot. Reason for change unknown. Director and technical credits not recovered.
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