SUPERIOR DONUTS
by Tracy Letts
SUPERIOR DONUTS ran for 19 shows from June 9 thru July 9, 2017
"So in the dark we hide the heart that bleeds, and wait, and tend our agonizing seeds." - Countee Cullen
Arthur Przybyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the better.
This comedy-drama by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize–winning author Tracy Letts explores the challenges of embracing the past and the redemptive power of friendship.
The world premiere of Superior Donuts was staged by the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago in 2008, and it premiered on Broadway in 2009.
Recently, Superior Donuts was adapted into an American sitcom for CBS, starring Judd Hirsch, Jermaine Fowler, and Katey Sagal.
“Superior Donuts” is presented by special arrangement with DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC., New York.
Our Reviews
Review of SUPERIOR DONUTS from OrlandoWeekly
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ARTISTIC & PRODUCTION
Marco DiGeorgeProducer, Tech Design Marco DiGeorge’s love for teaching and the arts has led him to the various endeavors he is involved with today, including Co-Founder and Teacher at Truthful Acting Studios, Adjunct Professor with the UCF Film Program, Producer at Doctrine Creative, Host of two actively running podcasts, and one of the founding members and Artistic Director of Theater On The Edge. After an amazing experience tackling one of his favorite plays, American Buffalo, Marco is ready to bring a high-level of passion to every play he produces. He received much acclaim for his technical design of Tape, and looks to continue that level of work. Marco also enjoys working side-by-side with his amazing wife, Samantha, as she takes on the role of Artistic Designer for the theater. |
Pam HarbaughDirector Pam Harbaugh studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Acting Institute in NYC. She received her degree in theater from UCF. A member of the American Theatre Critics Association, she writes for BrevardCulture.com and FloridaTheatreOnStage.com and has also participated in an American Theatre magazine “Offscript” podcast. Recent directing work includes Seminar and Venus in Fur at the Henegar Center in Melbourne, Florida. Her original play, Snowfall, was produced last year for the Henegar’s New Works Festival. Pam restaged Venus in Fur for Theater On The Edge in spring 2016, and recently directed our versions of American Buffalo in fall 2016 and Tape in spring 2017. We are honored to have her return for Superior Donuts. |
Samantha DiGeorgeSet Designer, Manager Aside from her role as Director of Operations for Truthful Acting Studios, where she takes care of all business operations, Sam’s love for creativity and design has propelled her into her new passion as Artistic Designer for Theater On The Edge, where she is also one of the founding members. Sam has a love for transforming and repurposing anything and everything artistic that she can get her hands on, and her hyper-realistic junk shop set she created for American Buffalo and her detailed creation of a Motel 6 room for Tape received much acclaim. She is grateful to be a part of such a creative team and working alongside her husband Marco. She also has a huge love for owls and unicorns (not relevant but worthy of mentioning). |
CAST
Allan Whitehead
Arthur Przybyszewski
Ensemble Member
Sean Philippe
Franco Wicks
Cecilia Gazzara
Officer Randy Osteen
Mark Kelly
Officer James Bailey
Robb Maus
Max Tarasov
Nelia Lake
Lady
Marco DiGeorge
Luther Flynn
Ensemble Member
Zack Roundy
Kevin Magee
Ensemble Member
Anthony Belevtsov
Kiril Ivakin
SUPPORTING STAFF
Tracy Letts
Writer
Allan Whitehead
Executive Producer
Zack Roundy
Assistant Director
Megan Raitano
Associate Producer,
Stage Manager
Daniel Cooksley
Set Builder
Derek Rowe
Graphic Designer
Monica Mulder
Photographer
Thedita Pedersen
Backstage Manager
Maya Calderon
Technical
Kai Rodriguez
Technical
Dustin Whitehead
Fight Choreographer
Barry Wright
Asst Stage Manager
DeeDee Strauss
Box Office
Chris Ivers
Event Staff
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