The Persecution and Assassination of Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade Broadway Original Cast
The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade (German: Die Verfolgung und Ermordung Jean Paul Marats dargestellt durch die Schauspielgruppe des Hospizes zu Charenton unter Anleitung des Herrn de Sade), usually shortened to Marat/Sade (pronounced: [ma.Êa.sad]), is a 1963 play by Peter Weiss. The work was first published in German. Full synopsis
Original
Original Cast
Mlle. Coulmier
Polpoch
(Understudy)
Guard
Voltaire
The Military Representative
A newly-rich lady
M. Coulmier (u/s)
Glenda Jackson's illustrious career included a significant breakthrough with her performance in Peter Brook's stage production of *Marat/Sade* in 1965, which she subsequently brought to Broadway, marking a pivotal moment in her journey with the Royal Shakespeare Company. more...
Cucurucu
Abbot
Duperret (u/s)
Mother
Mme. Coulmier
Rossignol
Lavoisier
Schoolmaster
M. Coulmier
A mad animal
Kokol
Guard
Michael Williams, who has showcased his talents in Broadway and national tours such as Diana and Wicked, was also part of the cast of The Persecution and Assassination of Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade, bringing his diverse performance experience to this unique and historical production. more...
Father
Other productions of The Persecution and Assassination of Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade
- 1967 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
- 1970 Regional (US) — Regional Revival · Cast
Production Team
Peter Brook Director
Lloyd Burlingame Lighting Designer
Malcolm Goddard Choreographer
Patrick Gowers Musical Director
Sally Jacobs Scenic Designer
Gunilla Palmstierna-Weiss Costume Designer
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