Hamilton’s Palace Players present Death of a Salesman
HAMILTON – The Palace Players are proud to present Death of a Salesman at 8 p.m. May 3 and 4 at the The Palace Theater in Hamilton.
“The Palace Theater is really proud to again present a Player’s Production, and especially work with the director, Alessandro Trinca,” said Artistic Director and Producer Patricia von Mechow. “It is a production parents can relate to ... how we want the best for our children.”
Death of a Salesman is about one man’s struggle to live the American Dream, and pass this ideology on to his sons, hoping the concept will live on forever. It is mostly told from the point of view of the protagonist, Willy, and his previous memories as they are revealed to the audience, sometimes during a present day scene. Willy is tired of the long work hours, lack of respect and recognition by the new, younger breed of his clients, and the realization that he and his sons just might be ordinary. His loss of reality, personal anguish, and love for his sons leads him to commit the ultimate sacrifice.
Death of a Salesman is a 1949 play written by American playwright Arthur Miller, and was the recipient of the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play. The play premiered on Broadway in February 1949, running for 742 performances, and has been revived on Broadway a total of four times. Its timeless message provokes conversation about family, work, and living the American Dream.
Rick Signorelli portrays Willy Loman, with Linda Laporte-Stoodley appearing as Willy’s devoted wife, Linda. Playing their sons are Nick Preuninger as Biff and Sean McNichol as Happy. The remainder of the dynamic, supporting cast includes Mason McDowell, Chris Bord, Richard K. Stoodley, Liska Savage, Raphael DiLorenzo and Rachelle Berry. Colgate University’s Margaret Schuekle, who will graduate in 2015, worked as costume designer, lights operated by Kevin Lane and sound run by Luke Marshall. A number of volunteers are helping with the set, costumes, props, and running the front of the house on show nights.
“Director Alessandro Trinca is incredible, not only with casting, but getting the cast to bring out the absolute best they have,” said von Mechow. She added this is director Alessandro Trinca’s fourth production at The Palace Theater with The Palace Players.
“I know this will be a great success,” she added. “I watched it and was blown away by the performances, they were just incredible. It’s obvious they reach down into their souls to become the character they are portraying.”
The play is made possible in part thanks to Bruce Stewart, DDS of Oneida and with permission of Dramatists Play Service, Inc. NY. Tickets are $14 for adults and $8 for youths, and may be purchased by calling the Palace Theater, (315) 824-1420, or downloading the ticket form at palacetheater.org. Payment is accepted by VISA, Mastercard, cash, or check payable to The Palace Theater. Seating is general admission and the house will open 30 minutes before show time. Light dessert refreshments will be sold prior and during intermission.
The Palace Players are Hamilton’s independent community theater group, performing at the Palace Theater on Utica Street. They strive to enrich the cultural and economic fabric of the greater Hamilton community through the performing arts. For additional information and this season’s schedule go to palacetheater.org.
“The Palace Theater is really proud to again present a Player’s Production, and especially work with the director, Alessandro Trinca,” said Artistic Director and Producer Patricia von Mechow. “It is a production parents can relate to ... how we want the best for our children.”
Death of a Salesman is about one man’s struggle to live the American Dream, and pass this ideology on to his sons, hoping the concept will live on forever. It is mostly told from the point of view of the protagonist, Willy, and his previous memories as they are revealed to the audience, sometimes during a present day scene. Willy is tired of the long work hours, lack of respect and recognition by the new, younger breed of his clients, and the realization that he and his sons just might be ordinary. His loss of reality, personal anguish, and love for his sons leads him to commit the ultimate sacrifice.
Death of a Salesman is a 1949 play written by American playwright Arthur Miller, and was the recipient of the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play. The play premiered on Broadway in February 1949, running for 742 performances, and has been revived on Broadway a total of four times. Its timeless message provokes conversation about family, work, and living the American Dream.
Rick Signorelli portrays Willy Loman, with Linda Laporte-Stoodley appearing as Willy’s devoted wife, Linda. Playing their sons are Nick Preuninger as Biff and Sean McNichol as Happy. The remainder of the dynamic, supporting cast includes Mason McDowell, Chris Bord, Richard K. Stoodley, Liska Savage, Raphael DiLorenzo and Rachelle Berry. Colgate University’s Margaret Schuekle, who will graduate in 2015, worked as costume designer, lights operated by Kevin Lane and sound run by Luke Marshall. A number of volunteers are helping with the set, costumes, props, and running the front of the house on show nights.
“Director Alessandro Trinca is incredible, not only with casting, but getting the cast to bring out the absolute best they have,” said von Mechow. She added this is director Alessandro Trinca’s fourth production at The Palace Theater with The Palace Players.
“I know this will be a great success,” she added. “I watched it and was blown away by the performances, they were just incredible. It’s obvious they reach down into their souls to become the character they are portraying.”
The play is made possible in part thanks to Bruce Stewart, DDS of Oneida and with permission of Dramatists Play Service, Inc. NY. Tickets are $14 for adults and $8 for youths, and may be purchased by calling the Palace Theater, (315) 824-1420, or downloading the ticket form at palacetheater.org. Payment is accepted by VISA, Mastercard, cash, or check payable to The Palace Theater. Seating is general admission and the house will open 30 minutes before show time. Light dessert refreshments will be sold prior and during intermission.
The Palace Players are Hamilton’s independent community theater group, performing at the Palace Theater on Utica Street. They strive to enrich the cultural and economic fabric of the greater Hamilton community through the performing arts. For additional information and this season’s schedule go to palacetheater.org.
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