The Ruby Sunrise
Written by Rinne Groff
Directed by Mary McDonald-Lewis
“[The Ruby] Sunrise has irresistible moments of luminosity and wonderful humor, helped along by an excellent cast.” – The Oregonian
“A person is allowed to look at this world
and then dream of ways for it to be different.”
In 1927, young runaway Ruby struggles to invent the television. In 1952, her daughter struggles to have Ruby’s story told on network TV. Both women seek to change the world. But, it turns out, that is even harder than it sounds. With laughter and pain, Groff explores love and integrity; how truth can be compromised and histories revised; and the power of telling great stories. “Measured and intelligent, optimistic yet clear-eyed – in other words, just right for our hysterical moment.” (New York Magazine)
CAST
Ruby/Elizabeth Hunter… Megan Skye Hale
Henry/Paul Benjamin… Mario Calcagno*
Lois/Ethel Reed… MaryAnne Glazebrook
Lulu… Brooke Fletcher*
Tad Rose… JR Wickman*
Martin Marcus… Gary Norman*
Suzie Tyrone… Christy Bigelow
Camera Man… Alex Gagne-Hawes
DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
Scenic Designer… Thomas Phelps
Lighting Designer… Molly Stewart-Cohn
Composer/Sound Designer… Mark LaPiere
Ladies’ Couture… Jessica Beer
Gentlemen’s Styling… Gary Norman*
Costumes… Marychris Mass
Make-up… Janet Price
Wig Designer… Scot Alexander & Gary Norman*
Props… Ashly Will
Stage Manager… Alyssa Essman
Runner/Board Operator… Alex Gagne-Hawes
Production Manager… Annalise Albright
Technical Director… Thomas Phelps
Master Electrician… Molly Stewart-Cohn
Poster Designer… April White
Program Designer… Nathan Gale*
Photographer… Elizabeth Eve Photography
* Theatre Vertigo Ensemble Member