KEN LUDWIG’S
DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE
SEP 26–OCT 13, 2024
Octagon Stage | Recommended Ages 10
Run time: approximately 2 hours, including a 15-minute intermission
When two strangers meet by letter during World War II, a love story begins. U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, and Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, meet by letter. They hope to meet in person someday. But the war threatens to keep them apart.
Two-time Olivier Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig tells the joyous, heart-warming story of his parents’ courtship during World War II, and the results are anything but expected.
SPECIAL EVENTS
ASF Insights | Sep. 28 | 12:45pm | Patrons Lobby | Free and Open to All
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the work on stage and the art of theatre.
Igniting Creativity Through Dramaturgy
In this Insight Talk, we will discuss how a Dramaturg can help a rehearsal process stay both historically accurate and creatively energized. Join Assistant Director/Dramaturg Matt Lytle as he walks you through his research process (sharing pictures, videos and interviews from World War II) and discusses how historical record can become creative fuel in the rehearsal room.
Cast
Pete Winfrey*
Jack Ludwig
Oriana Lada*
Louise Rabiner
Creative Team
Risa Brainin^
Director
Sara Ryung Clement**
Scenic Deigner
Michael Klaers
Lighting Design
Val Winkelman
Costume Designer
Vincent Olivieri**
Sound Designer
Mollie Heil*
Stage Manager
Matt Lytle
Asst. Director/Dramaturg
The Actors and Stage Managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
