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Visiting Mr. Green

Jeff Baron

Opening Date:

February 18, 2005

Closing Date:

March 12, 2005

When young corporate executive Ross Gardiner nearly hits an elderly pedestrian with his car, a judge sentences him to six months of community service visiting the cantankerous Mr. Green. The eighty-six-year-old widower wants nothing to do with his reluctant visitor, and Ross isn’t particularly eager to be there either. But as their awkward weekly encounters continue, the two men discover that beneath their differences lie painful secrets, unresolved family conflicts, and a shared longing for connection. Directed by Sara Phoenix and starring Charlie Dickerson and Lane Fields, Jeff Baron’s Visiting Mr. Green is a touching, often humorous exploration of friendship, prejudice, forgiveness, and the courage to open one’s heart.

Cast & Crew

CAST Mr. Green — Charlie Dickerson Ross Gardiner — Lane Fields CREW Director — Sara Phoenix Set & Costume Design — Corey Martin Light / Sound Design — Steven Gillmore Stage Manager / Sound Technician — Emily Etherton Assistant Stage Manager — Anthony Bullock Light Board Control — Christi Newbury Set Construction — Corey Martin, Josh Stephens Scenic Painting — Corey Martin, Rhonda Clark Properties — Rhonda Clark Running Crew — Martin Mireles Poster Design — Phil Carlton Web Photos — Rhonda Clark CST Webmasters — Don Lusk, Phil Carlton

Production Notes

Two-person comedy-drama about an eighty-six-year-old Orthodox Jewish widower and the young American Express executive sentenced to six months of weekly visits after nearly hitting him with his car. The play explores prejudice, isolation, discrimination, family estrangement and tolerance. CST promotional materials recount that Jeff Baron drew inspiration from his visits to his grandmother and his own American Express background; they report international productions in 27 countries and 21 languages (the original page misprints “counties”). Two original production photos survive, neither identifying performers in its caption. Special thanks: Suzanne Charney; Kay and Tim Phoenix; Joan Wegener; Temple B’nai Israel; Linda Clark; Tim Townsend; Vikki Simer; The Lunch Box; Marsha Greiner; Scott Weaver. Licensed by Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Press: The Oklahoman, February 25, 2005, “Court-Ordered Visits Entertaining”; February 18 entertainment listings. Supplemental research reports praise for Charlie Dickerson, Lane Fields, and director Sara Phoenix, but full review not independently verified.

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Visiting Mr. Green

Cast & Crew

Production Notes