Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Main Street Theater's '1946' World Premiere
Main Street Theater (MST) continues its 40th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of 1946 by Houston playwright Thomas Hagemann. Main Street produced the world premiere of Mr. Hagemann's Breakfast at Eight in 2010 as well as the staged reading of 1946 in 2014. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in costume!
1946 chronicles the lives of a Texas family in the aftermath of World War II. Joyful, funny, and infused with music throughout the play, 1946 is also powerfully mournful and reflective. Inspired by Hagemann's own family and set in San Antonio, the play explores that crucial turning point in the American psyche as the country began to look forward.
Patti Bean is the director of 1946. The cast includes Christianne Mays (Homebody / Kabul), Lisa Villegas (Fallen Angels), Scott Gibbs (The Real Thing), Bill Roberts (Henry V), Kelley Peters (Madeline's Christmas), Shane Manning (Bridge to Terabithia), Brandon Balque (Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration), Brandon Morgan (Love and Information), and Laura Salas (The House of the Spirits).
The design team includes Jodi Bobrovsky (set design), David Gipson (lighting design), Rebecca Greene Udden (costume design), Yezminne Zepeda (sound design), and Rodney Walsworth (properties design). Julie Paré is the Production Stage Manager.
With previews March 20, 23, 24, 25, 1946 opens March 26 and runs through April 17 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd. Performances are on Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are $39 - $36 (previews are $15), depending on date and section, and are on sale via phone at 713.524.6706 or online at MainStreetTheater.com. There is no performance on Easter Sunday, March 27.
Photo Credit: Pin Lim / Forest Photography
Maxine (Lisa Villegas) and Tony (Scott Gibbs)
Lillian (Kelley Peters), Tony (Scott Gibbs), and Maxine (Lisa Villegas)
(background) Lilian (Kelley Peters) and Maxine (Lisa Villegas); (foreground) Dorian (Christianne Mays)
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