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Dreamcatcher is excited to present the New Jersey premiere of Richard Dresser’s THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. This comedy is a part of Dresser’s trilogy about happiness in America, which also includes AUGUSTA and A VIEW OF THE HARBOR. Each play in the trilogy is set in a different social class, and THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS is Dresser’s take on a middle-class family whose sole ambition is the success of their high-achieving daughter.
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Harriet Trangucci, Sarah Albano & Scott McGowan
in The
Pursuit of Happiness |
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When Jodi, a high school senior, abruptly decides that she does not
want to go to college, Annie and Neil see their carefully crafted script
for her life crumble before their eyes. At the same time, they realize
that they have placed all their own hopes and dreams on their daughter’s shoulders and now must reconsider what will make them happy. The characters muddle through to find a new path to their own redefined and more authentic happiness.
“THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS is a slice of life that rings true, while also being really funny,” wrote BroadwayWorld.com. Variety wrote, “Offers laughs and knowing nods, especially for baby boomers.”
Cast & Creative Team
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Sarah Albano
Harry Patrick Christian*
Scott McGowan*
David Miceli*
Harriett Trangucci*
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Director
Laura Ekstrand and stage manager Erica Conrad give stage directions
during rehearsal for The Pursuit of Happiness. |
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member of the Dreamcatcher ensemble |
| Director: |
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Laura Ekstrand, Artistic Director |
| Stage Manager: |
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Erica Conrad |
| Playwright: |
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Richard Dresser |
Tickets
“If
you see someone walking down the street smiling, don’t
you assume they’re insane?”
- Excerpt from
The Pursuit of Happiness |
Subscribers see every production for one low price and can bring
a friend to any performance for free. Discounts available for groups—give us a call.
- PRICE: $27
adults, $22 seniors, $17 students w/ ID
- DATES: Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 15, 2009
- TIMES: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
- LOCATION: The Baird • 5 Mead Street • South Orange, NJ 07059
- DISCOUNTS: students pay $10 on First
Friday and seniors pay $10 on Senior Sunday
- Student First Friday is October 30
- Senior Sunday is November 1
The Baird Center is wheelchair accessible. As always,
assistive listening devices for the hearing impaired and advance large
print scripts are available by prior arrangement.
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| What: |
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
A New Jersey premiere |
| Dates: |
Oct. 30 – Nov. 15, 2009 |
| Times: |
Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 2pm |
| Place: |
The Baird Center in South Orange |
| Cost: |
$27 adults, $22 seniors, $17 students |
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“One
way to pursue happiness is to get a ticket to The Pursuit of
Happiness.”
- Peter Filichia, The Star Ledger |
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review ] |
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Harry Patrick Christian & Harriet Trangucci
in The Pursuit of Happiness |
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David Miceli & Sarah Albano
in The Pursuit of Happiness |
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