The Heir Apparent 11-12

Celebrate STC’s 25th Anniversary with an uproarious World Premiere comedy from the creative team behind STC’s hit production of The Liar. Broadway playwright David Ives returns with The Heir Apparent, an adaptation of Jean-François Regnard’s 1708 masterpiece, directed by Artistic Director Michael Kahn. Eraste desperately wants to marry Isabelle, but first he needs to secure an inheritance from his miserable old uncle, Geronte. Geronte won’t make it easy for Eraste, though, as he’s bequeathed his money to distant relatives. Can Eraste’s resourceful servant save the day with his powers of disguise and his quick wit? Love, family and intrigue join to make this a hilarious French farce that shouldn’t be missed. The Heir Apparent was commissioned through the generous support of The Beech Street Foundation.This is the 10th mainstage production originating from our ReDiscovery Series. The ReDiscovery Series is made possible through the generosity of donors Ann K. Morales and Jean and David Grier.

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Meg Chambers Steedle*
Isabelle

Carson Elrod*
Crispin

Kelly Hutchinson*
Lisette

Floyd King*
Geronte

Clark Middleton*
Scruple

Nancy Robinette*
Madame Argante

Andrew Veenstra*
Eraste

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.
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Michael Kahn
Director

Alexander Dodge
Set Designer

Murell Horton
Costume Designer

Philip Rosenberg
Lighting Designer

Adam Wernick
Composer

Christopher Baine
Sound Designer

Stuart Howard and Paul Hardt
Casting

Daniel Neville-Rehbehn
Resident Casting Director

Ellen O’Brien
Voice and Text Coach

Drew Lichtenberg
Literary Associate

Jenny Lord
Assistant Director

Joseph Smelser*
Production Stage Manager

Benjamin Royer*
Stage Manager
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“crackles merrily from start to finish”
The New York Times

“fast-paced and entertaining” 
“merry romp of disguises and high jinx”
“a hoot”
Variety

“★★★★”
“A delightful romp”
“ a gem of a play”
“clever, funny, and fast”
“top notch”
“two hours of sheer joy”
The Washingtonian

“mind-fizzingly fun”
“Audiences will call it a hit”
DC Theatre Scene

“This ‘Heir’ delivers comic shocks”
The Washington Post

“ ‘The Heir Apparent,’ is brilliant ”
“Michael Kahn directs an all-star cast with polish and intelligence”
“unforgettable moments of theater”
“a deliciously satirical play”
The Washington Examiner

“one of the funniest plays in Washington, DC”
“great acting, witty dialogue with an intricate rhyming structure, and its fine production values”
MD Theatre Guide

“[Carson] Elrod dazzles in the star role of Crispin”
“a buoyant farce that appears effortless”
Talkin’ Broadway

“[Floyd] King has superb comic timing and displays masterly ability to raise a laugh”
Two Hours Traffic

“pearl-clutchingly saucy”
“a brisk and flatulent romp”
Washington City Paper

“The Heir Apparent is just plain fun”
“a good, light-hearted time”
We Love DC
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