The Best Man
The Best Man (past show)

By Gore Vidal
Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Director: Neil Hollands
From November 3 to November 19, 2016

Highlights

In this humorous political thriller, two presidential candidates battle for their party's nomination. William Russell is a wit and scholar with high liberal principles, beloved of the eggheads and suspect for practical politicians. Joseph Cantwell is ruthless and hard-driving, a fighter who will not let scruples trump his ambition. Ex-President Hockstader's endorsement is critical, but who will he support.

Each candidate has information to destroy the other; one is sure to use it, while the other must decide whether to compromise. The candidates' wives also have important roles to play as the decision comes down to the last minutes of a hotly contested national convention.

Cast
  • Chris Becke as William Russell
  • Sam Miller as Joe Cantwell
  • Sharon Hollands as Alice Russell
  • Alissa Gaithe as Mabel Cantwell
  • Brink Miller as Arthur Hockstader
  • Antoinette Brennan as Sue-Ellen Gamadge
  • Bonnie Carlson as Jane Jensen
  • Kevin Clauberg as Don Blades
  • Tony Gabriele as Sheldon Marcus/reporter/delegate
  • Madoline Wallace as Dr. Artinian/reporter/delegate
  • Jenny Hart-Berndt as Catherine/reporter/delegate
  • Daniel Abraham as Representative Carlin/Reporter
  • Ernie Desroches as Reporter/delegates
  • Mara Woollard as Reporter/delegates
About this Section
Special Information