I think you've been doing things that you're ashamed of.
Synopsis
In Tennessee Williams' classic autobiographical play, poet and dreamer Tom Wingfield weaves truth and imagination to conjure up his younger self and the family he escaped long ago. Life in the Wingfield household chafes: his overbearing mother Amanda yearns for the glamour of her past; his fragile, shy sister, Laura believes happiness is out of reach; and a young Tom fights to realize his dreamed-for future.Running Time
Running Time: 2 hours, including 1 Intermission
Content Advisory
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Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Author: Tennessee Williams
- Directed by: Laley Lippard
- Scenic Design: William Boles
- Costume Design: Sally Dolembo
- Lighting Design: Rebecca Jeffords
Program Articles
Q&A With Next Up's Laley Lippard
The Glass Menagerie director Laley Lippard on the birthplace of drama, the play that made her want to direct and why The Glass Menagerie needs to happen now.
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I think you've been doing things that you're ashamed of.
More from Next Up 2012
June 05 - June 24, 2012
June 05 - June 24, 2012
Sponsors
Garage Series Sponsor