Who Played Performer in Checkers

Performer is a role in Checkers that opened Off-Broadway in 2012.

It�s 1952. A young Richard Nixon is campaigning as his party�s candidate for Vice-President, his wife Pat proudly at his side, when an accusation of financial impropriety almost ends his promising career. In a momentous speech, he takes charge of his fate, and changes the character of American politics forever. CHECKERS is a revelatory look at Nixon�s drive, history and most surprisingly, his marriage to Pat � all of which are explored with insight, blistering wit and unexpected tenderness. A gripping new play from Douglas McGrath, author of such noted films as INFAMOUS and EMMA. Directed by Terry Kinney (REASONS TO BE PRETTY, AFTER ASHLEY).