About This Production
Risking scandal and controversy, iconic historical figures—with distinct approaches to facing inequality—grapple with overcoming injustice during a turbulent time in our nation’s history. Filmed on the set in the Goldman Theater, this World Premiere performance of Deborah Brevoort’s bold, new script reveals the real untold story of a true friendship between German-born, Jewish scientist Albert Einstein and African American singer Marian Anderson. In 1937, when Anderson is denied a hotel room based on the color of her skin, Einstein invites her to stay in his home. From there, a foreshadowing conversation about racial politics opens up as great minds gather over tea and Swiss chocolate.
A one act version of My Lord, What a Night was originally commissioned and produced by Premiere Stages at Kean University, Union NJ (John Wooten, Producing Artistic Director) through the Liberty Live program.
View ProgramMy Lord, What a Night is produced at Orlando Shakes as a part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Other partnering theaters are Contemporary American Theatre Festival (Shepherdstown) and Florida Studio Theatre. For more information please visit www.nnpn.org
Critic and Audience Reviews
-Audience MemberVery relevant to current times. I really enjoyed it. Bravo to the cast and all involved.
-Matthew J. Palm, Orlando SentinelThe power in this play, though, lies in the dialogue that pierces a patriotic heart because it’s still so apt.
Creative Team
Original Stage Direction: Kel Haney***
Video Production Direction: Jim Helsinger
AEA Stage Manager: Paige Gober*
AEA Assistant Stage Managers: George Hamrah* & Anne Hering*
Scenic and Lighting Designer: Stephen Jones**
Sound Designer: Britt Sandusky
Costume Designer: Denise Warner
Costume Staff: Mel Barger, Alison Reid, Tabitha Lyons, Barbara Kiester, & Stephanie Stachow
Wardrobe Lead: Esther Olivio
Post-Production Manager: Christian Knightly
Post-Production Editing: Philip Lupo & Fernanda Salviano
Camera Operators: Emerson Cooper, Christian Knightly, & Shaun Trout
Video Production Lighting: Delonte Smith
Production Assistants: Riya Sahasrabhude & Nahaira Morales
*Member Actors' Equity Association
**Member of United Scenic Artists
***Member of Society of Directors and Choreographers
Children under 5 will not be admitted into the Theater.