Death of a Salesman
by Arthur Miller - directed by Dorothy Neumann
2006 Ireland Tour 
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Tour Performance Calendar 
Death of a Salesman
by Arthur Miller
Directed by Dorothy Neumann
 Death of a Salesman is perhaps the greatest and most significant American play of the 20th Century. It premiered on Broadway in 1949, winning both a Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play that year. Today it remains as meaningful and acute as it ever did, a thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that penetrates to the heart of the American experience. Miller's tale centers around the final days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman who cannot understand how he failed to achieve the level of happiness and success he aspired to. As Miller scrutinizes, with agonizing honesty, the depths of Loman's mind and memory, we understand just how his quest for the "American Dream" blinded him from seeing the truth -accepting the love, recognizing the successes- of his life.
Jan 21-Mar 5, 2006
1742 Church St, NW
What the critics are saying . . .
about Keegan's 'Death of a Salesman'
"-Live Theatre Just Doesn't Get Any Better Than This! . . . Dorothy Neumann's sensitive direction hits all the right notes . . . she has elicited superlative turns from every single member of the cast . . . Pulling it all together is Hemmingsen's flawless, heartbreaking portrayal of Willy. Not only are his line readings masterful, but he gives an excellent physical performance as well . . .Keegan has outdone themselves with a brilliant rendition of Miller's masterpiece . . ."
DC Examiner review by Doug Krentzlin
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". . .-Completely riveting!. . .Director Dorothy Neumann's production is taut and well defined . . . Brian Hemmingsen's Willy Loman is mesmerizing . . . Dan Martin's lighting thrives on the grays and shadows of the space . . . Mark Rhea illuminates a tortured Biff . . . run to Church Street and take in this wonderful performance yourself."
Curtain Up review by Rich See
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". . . Keegan Theatre's solid production . . . Directed by Dorothy Neumann and performed by a seasoned cast, it ably captures the sadness of dreams crushed and respect denied. Miller's seminal work still rings true after 57 years. . . . Keegan's production is well-acted and heartfelt."
Sun Gazette review by Brian Trompeter
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" Fine talent abounds in Keegan’s cast lead by local favorites Brian Hemmingsen and Charlotte Akin as Willy Loman and his wife . . .Keegan’s season has been a delightful collection of classic Americana. . . .Keegan stands strong as one of DC’s most respected theatre companies." DC Theatre Reviews review by Ronnie Ruff
"Brian Hemmingsen is outstanding as the sunken Willy Loman. Charlotte Akin is also wonderful and supportive as his wife, Linda. A team of regulars round out this not-to-be missed experience including artistic director, Mark Rhea, who plays the subdued son, Biff; Susan Marie Rhea, plays a diversion for Willy; David Jourdan plays a considerate friend who tries to help plus other essential players. Veteran area director, Dorothy Neumann, lays out a clear picture on the Church Street Theater stage."
". . . Brian Hemmingsen's Willy is a soft-spoken giant lumbering stoop-shouldered to the stage, almost immediately revealing the dreamer who still resides in the shell of a man that others see. . . . Few patrons will be startled at the events of Death of a Salesman, but that doesn't really diminish their power. Dorothy Neumann's understated staging for the Keegan Theatre is all about letting the play do the work. No surprises, no showboating, but attention is paid to the language--and to the dreams of an Everyman we all somehow know better than he knew himself."
"There are many reasons to see Keegan Theatre's production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman but there is one major reason not to miss it...and that is Brian Hemmingsen in the role of Willy Loman. . .as powerful and convincing as any of the previous "big" stars that portrayed this tragic figure. His performance is highly recommended."
"[Hemmingsen] is surrounded by some fine talent. Charlotte Akin does nicely with the role of his wife and her final, graveside scene is quite affecting. Mike Innocenti successfully tackles the always difficult role of the oh-so-shallow youngest son . . .David Jourdan delivers a nicely crafted rendition of the next door neighbor who tries to help Willy without embarrassing him. . .Christopher Dinolfo grows from teenage neighborhood nerd to mature success as Jourdan's son. . .and Susan Marie Rhea finds the balance between seductiveness and crass manipulation as the buyer's secretary . . ." Potomac Stages review by Brad Hathaway
Cast
Death of a Salesman
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Willy Loman. . . . . . . . |
Brian Hemmingsen |
| Linda . . . . . .. . . . . . . |
Charlotte Akin |
| Biff . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . |
Mark Rhea |
| Happy . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Mike Innocenti |
| Ben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Kevin Adams |
| Charlie . . . . . . . . . . . |
David Jourdan |
| Bernard . . . . . . . . . . |
Chris Dinolfo |
| Howard . . . . . . . . . . |
Jake Call |
| Stanley . . . . . . . . . . |
Mike Kozemchak |
| Woman . . . . . . . . . . |
Susan Marie Rhea |
| Miss Forsythe . . . . . |
Callie Kimball |
| Letta/Jenny . . . . . . . |
Jewel Greenberg |
Production Staff
Death of a Salesman
| Producer . . . . . . . . . . |
Carol Hood Baker |
| Director . . . . . . . . . . . |
Dorothy Neumann |
| Stage Manager . . . . . |
Sean Corcoran |
| Production Assistant . |
Katrina Wiskup |
| Set Designer . . . . . . . |
Stefan Gibson |
| Light Designer/TD . . . |
Dan Martin |
| Cosume Designer . . . |
Maggie Butler |
| Production Manager. . |
Rich Montgomery |
| Sound Composer . . . . |
Matt Rippetoe |
| Dramaturg . . . . . . . . . |
Trudi Olivetti |
Death of A Salesman
Arthur Miller's Masterpiece at Church Street Theater
Directed by Dorothy Neumann
January 21 through February 18, 2006
Death of a Salesman is perhaps the greatest and most significant American play of the 20th Century. It premiered on Broadway in 1949, winning both a Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play that year. Today it remains as meaningful and acute as it ever did, a thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that penetrates to the heart of the American experience.
Featuring Brian Hemmingsen as Willy Loman
Keegan's production features Brian Hemmingsen  in the iconic role of Willy Loman. Hemmingsen appeared as Judge Danforth in Keegan's sold-out 2004 production of Arthur Miller's The Crucible and was Big Daddy in Keegan's acclaimed premiere production (Spring 1997) of Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, which was performed, just as Death of a Salesman will be, on the Church Street Theater stage.
 Brian Hemmingsen as Judge Danforth in Keegan's sold-out 2004 production of Arthur Miller's The Crucible. (Photograph by Ray Gniewek)
DON'T BE LEFT OUT THIS TIME — RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 for students/seniors.
To reserve, call 703-892-0202 x 2
or email to boxoffice@keegantheatre.com
Please leave: 1. your name,
2. telephone number,
3. the number of tickets to be reserved,
4. and, for which performance.
SPECIAL RATES FOR SCHOOL GROUPS
Please email inquiries to Carol Baker
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