Falsettos, presented by Court Theatre in collaboration with TimeLine Theatre, tells the story of Marvin, who navigates the complexities of love and family after leaving his wife, Trina, for his male lover, Whizzer. As their son Jason prepares for his bar mitzvah amidst this tumult, the characters confront their identities in the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic. Directed by Nick Bowling, the cast features Stephen Schellhardt as Marvin, Jack Ball as Whizzer, and Sarah Bockel as Trina. This musical blends humor and heartbreak, exploring the intricate web of relationships formed from modern family dynamics.
Cast and Creative team for Falsettos at Court Theatre
Cast
Stephen Schellhardt
Marvin
Jack Ball
Whizzer
Sarah Bockel
Trina
Charlie Long
Jason, alternating
Eli Vander Griend
Jason, alternating
Jackson Evans
Mendel
Sharriese Hamilton
Dr. Charlotte
Elizabeth Stenholt
Cordelia
Creative Team
Otto Vogel
Music Director
William Carlos Angulo
Movement Director
Arnel Sancianco
Scenic Designer
Lauren Nichols
Associate Scenic Designer
Theresa Ham
Costume Designer
Maggie Fullilove-Nugent
Lighting Designer
Josiah Croegaert
Lighting Designer
Stephanie Farina
Sound Designer
Sarah Ramos
Sound Designer
Deborah Blumenthal
Production Dramaturg
Becca McCracken, CSA
Casting Director
Celeste M. Cooper
Associate Casting Director
Kate Ocker
Production Stage Manager
Katrina Herrmann
Assistant Stage Manager
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