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August 6, 2016 by

Design for Living

Writen by Noel Coward
Directed by Alison C. Vesely

Starring

Kevin McKillip & Melanie Keller
Guest Starring David Kovac

Performed January 28, 2009 ~ March 1, 2009

“Noel Coward is the master of impudence and tart whimsy, of plain words that leap out of the dialogue like shafts of laughter.” – The New York Times

The Story

Two men with a passion for the same woman equals fireworks, love, laughter, and society bedlam in Noel Coward’s classic comedy.

The Cast

  • Kevin McKillip*+ as Leo
  • Melanie Keller*+ as Gilda
  • David Kovac as Otto
  • Rene Ruelas as Ernest
  • Jeannie Affelder as Miss Hodge/Grace Torrence
  • Sarah Loveland as Helen Carver
  • Tyler Rich as Mr. Birbeck/Matthew
  • Conor Woods as Henry Carver

The Artists

  • Stage Manager – David M. Rice*
  • Asst. Stage Manager – Carol Alleman
  • Set Design – Chris Jensen+
  • Lighting – Casey Diers
  • Costumes – Elsa Hiltner+

* indicates member of Actors Equity Association + indicates First Folio Artistic Associate

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The Photos

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Kevin McKillip (Leo), Melanie Keller (Gilda) and David Kovac (Otto)
Kevin McKillip (Leo), Melanie Keller (Gilda) and David Kovac (Otto)
Kevin McKillip (Leo), Melanie Keller (Gilda) and David Kovac (Otto)
Kevin McKillip (Leo), Melanie Keller (Gilda) and David Kovac (Otto)
Kevin McKillip (Leo), Melanie Keller (Gilda) and David Kovac (Otto)
Kevin McKillip (Leo), Melanie Keller (Gilda) and David Kovac (Otto)
Melanie Keller (Gilda)

Our Sponsors

The 2021-22 Season was sponsored by Susan & Alan Becker and Daniel Nowaczynski & Nancy Ziegler.

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