State of the Union
Performances
October 14 & 15, 1948
Venue
Scottish Rite Temple
Synopsis
“State of the Union” is a political satire of America’s favorite pastime, politics. It is a sharp challenge to all who are interested in the kind of government they are getting and the kind of government they think they really deserve.
Authors: Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse
Historian’s Corner
In an experiment to the auditioning process, tryouts were scheduled for all four 1948-1949 season plays at the same time and on the same evening. Three of the four directors were there to discuss their plays, and one of the directors discussed the fourth play. After a break for refreshments, sixty persons auditioned. The opening show of the season would also hold the auditions the following evening. Miss Colene Hoose, set design chairman exhibited set drawings for three of the four shows. These tryouts were held at the Players’ workshop located at 106 1/2 South Main, on the third floor.
Cast
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