The Best Man  
The Best Man

by Gore Vidal

Directed by Stephen Brasher

Monday 4 November, 2024

In the Tower Theatre Studio, Stoke Newington


A rehearsed reading of Gore Vidal's only play.
 

Cast :
Secretary William Russell : Simon Lee
Alice Russell, his wife : Caroline Bock
Dick Jensen, Russell’s campaign manager : John McSpadyen
Catherine, a campaign aide : Deborah Mary Schneidermann
Senator Joseph Cantwell : Randy Brown
Mabel Cantwell, his wife : Katherine Kennet
Don Blades, Cantwell’s campaign manager : Harry Reeder
Ex-President Arthur Hockstader : Tom Tillery
Mrs Sue-Ellen Gamadge, head of the party’s women’s organisation : Katie Smith
Senator Clyde Carlin : Matthew Ibbotson
Dr Artinian : Katie Smith
Sheldon Marcus : Richard Kirby
Reporters and Delegates : Deborah Mary Schneidermann, Meredith Heinrich
News Commentator : Stephen Brasher
 

   


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