Read the playwright's blog about the rehearsal process, his play and one interesting story!

Also read an interview with the playwright on Chicago's own Don Hall's blog and another interview by Michael Brownlee himself.

Visit YouTube for video clips from the exs.





 

 

 

World Premeir at National Pastime Theater
April 17 - May 12 2007
Directed by Mercedes Rolhfs*.
Asst Directed/Dramaturgy - Zoe Marshall-Rashid
Stage Managed - Dietrich McGaffey
Produced - Dianna Driscoll* & Amy Mork*
Lighting Design - Dan Tamarkin
Set/Prop Design - Graham Moriarty
Sound Design - Joe Griffin
Costume Design - Lisa Cimaroli

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Nathan - Joseph Adamczak*
Rachel - Hattie Davis
Julie - Liz Hoffman
Sandy - Emily Korff*
Leader - Sean Leonard*
Jenny - Dehlia Miller
Maureen - Rebecca Miller
Nikki - Erin Elizabeth Orr
Tracy - Erin Rooney
Jody - Alicia Sherman*
Terra - Sarafina Vecchio
Kathy/Vanessa - Jehan Whittaker

* Denotes company member

The Past's Present Podcast
Episode 1: Emily and Rebecca talk about their experiences with the show and the process of rehearsing a new play. Listen now

Episode 2: Sean and Joe discuss how they are approaching working on a new show and what it means to the company.
Listen now

Episode 3: Hear from the director and the playwright and their views on the process of The Past's Present. Listen now

The Past's Present
By Michael Brownlee*