
Once in a Lifetime
The acclaimed director of American Blues Theater’s Hank Williams: Lost Highway helms Kaufman and Hart’s 1930 comedy classic. Jerry, May, and George quit vaudeville to take advantage of everyone who is taking advantage of California’s latest gold rush: Talking Pictures. An epic satire of greed run amok that is as timely now as ever.
★★★½ “…for its last show in its longtime home, soon to be demolished in the name of gentrification, Strawdog has chosen the perfect valentine to both showbiz and the price of progress. … It’s a smart and lively confection, and part of the fun is seeing the Strawdog regulars switch between so many roles.”—Chicago Tribune
RECOMMENDED “…as obsessed as they are with entertainment (and they are among the most consistent entertainers in the city), Strawdog is equally concerned with the playing of heartstrings, sometimes delicately and sometimes not, but always with humor and grace.”—New City
“Sweetly staged by Damon Kiely, this is Strawdog Theatre Company’s final production in its Lakeview venue of 28 years. Returning the troupe to their roots, their revival appropriately captures the fresh fun of starting anew…”—Stage & Cinema
Cast

Nicole Bloomsmith*

Michael Dailey*
as Jerry

Scott Danielson
as George

Kamille Dawkins*

Paul Fagen

Sarah Goeden*

Anderson Lawfer*

Kat McDonnell*
as May

Michaela Petro*

Brandon Saunders

Justine C. Turner*

Jamie Vann
Creative Team
Moss Hart
Author
George S. Kaufman
Author
Damon Kiely
Director
Joe Schermoly
Set Design
Jordan Kardasz
Light Design
Matthew Lightfoot
Assistant Light Design
Cassandra Bass
Costume Design
Brittany Dee Bodley
Costume Design
Jamie Karas
Props Design
Austin Oie
Composer
Heath Hays*
Sound Design
Mike Ford
Choreography
Casey Peek
Stage Manager
Max Covill
Assistant Stage Manager
Madisen Kennedy
Assistant Stage Manager
Emmaline Keddy-Hector
Production Manager
* Strawdog Theatre ensemble member