Production History
Photo Gallery
The Antrobus Family. Back, L-R: Ian Miller as Henry, Anna Sundberg as Gladys, Kirby Bennett as Mrs. Antrobus, John Middleton as Mr. Antrobus, Alayne Hopkins as Sabina. Front, L-R: Amanda Whisner as Mammoth, Courtney McLean as Dinosaur. Photo by Richard Fleischman
L-R: Courtney McLean as Dinosaur, Mike Rylander as Telegraph Boy, Alayne Hopkins as Sabina, Amanda Whisner as Mammoth. Photo by Richard Fleischman
Back: Courtney McLean (broadcast assistant), Mike Rylander (broadcast official), Alayne Hopkins (Sabina), Joel Grothe (conveener), Sam Landman (conveener), Julie Weaver (fortune teller), George Muellner (conveener). Middle: John Middleton (Mr. Antrobus), Anna Sundberg (Gladys). Front: Kirby Bennett (Mrs. Antrobus). Photo by Richard Fleischman
"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth..." Standing L-R: George Muellner (Mr. Tremayne), John Middleton (Mr. Antrobus). Firepit: the ensemble. Photo by Richard Fleischman
Quotes from the press
“A luminous production of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer-winning 1942 play about a family battling terrible odds holds up beautifully.”
—Lisa Brock, StarTribune
Sound Designer, Katharine Horowitz:
“To this day, one of my top five favorite sound cues, and one of the most fun to create,
remains “The History of the World In One Minute” for The Skin of our Teeth.” Take a listen:
The Skin of Our Teeth
by Thornton Wilder
July 2-25, 2009
Directed by Benjamin McGovern
Through the adventures of one American family, The Skin of Our Teeth examines the cyclical nature of human existence. The Antrobus family, their maid Sabina and a host of other characters prevail over a series of catastrophes.
This production was made possible, in part, by funds provided by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council through an appropriation by the Minnesota Legislature.
Cast:
Announcer/Homer/Conveener/Mr. Tremayne: George Muellner
Sabina: Alayne Hopkins*
Fitzpatrick/Professor/Conveener: Sam Landman
Mrs. Antrobus: Kirby Bennett
Telegraph Boy/Doctor/Conveener/Broadcast Official: Mike Rylander
Mammoth/Miss E. Muse/Fortune Teller: Amanda Whisner
Dinosaur/Miss T. Muse/Conveener/Ivy: Courtney McLean
Gladys Antrobus: Anna Sundberg
Henry Antrobus: Ian Miller
Mr. Antrobus: John Middleton
Miss M. Muse/Bingo Caller/Hester: Julie Weaver
Judge Moses/Chair Pusher/Conveener: Joel Grothe
*Appearing Courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors andStage Managers in the United States, appearing under a Special Appearance Contract.
Production Team:
Director: Ben McGovern
Producers: Kirby Bennett, Anthony Paul
Dramaturg: Kit Gordon
Scenic Design: Erica Zaffarano
Costume Design: Kathy Kohl
Lighting Design: Jennifer DeGolier
Sound Design: Katharine Horowitz
Properties Design: Anna Lawrence
Assistant Properties Design: Nicholas Golfis
Stage Manager: Caitlin Milligan Sheaffer
Assistant Stage Manager: Sarah Bauer
Running Crew: Allyson Carey, Shantè Zenith
Photographer: Rich Fleischman
Wardrobe Assistant: Lisa Billingham
Graphic Design: Wendy Ruyle, 5 by 5 Design
Captain of the Ushers: Philip Losacker
Opening and Closing Parties Host Committee: Kit and Bob Gordon, Craig Johnson, Joyce Hoelting, Laura and Luther Salveson, Lisa Billingham and Michael Jensen, Nancy and Anthony Paul. And special thanks to Harvey McLain, Turtle Bread and Cafe Levain