A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

an American classic by Tennessee Williams

January 22, 2009 – March 21, 2009

Set in steamy New Orleans following World War II, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play tells the story of Blanche DuBois, a fragile woman desperately seeking a place to call her own. Blanche sashays into the home of her sister, Stella, and her volatile husband, Stanley, interrupting the careful balance of their turbulent marriage. The passionate conflict between these three struggling souls provides a thrilling emotional climax not to be missed.

Director: Guy Sanville

CAST:

Michelle Mountain
Matthew David
Charlyn Swarthout
Rhonda English
Stacie Hadgikosti
Grant R. Krause
Qarie Marshall
Hugh Maguire
Tristan Peach
Phil Powers
Rhiannon Ragland

Set Designer: Daniel C. Walker
Properties Designer: Danna Segrest
Costume Designer: Christianne Myers
Lighting Designer: Dana White
Sound Designer: Tom Whalen
Stage Manager: Michelle DiDomenico*

*Member, Actors’ Equity Association

PRESS QUOTES

” … bracingly fresh and emotionally searing … a powerful, memorable Streetcar.”

– The Ann Arbor News

“The Purple Rose Theatre Company has just unveiled a very pure, very powerful Streetcar. They’ve given this familiar tale a gorgeous stage to play out on, and pulled out the stops to make a near perfect production.”

– Between the Lines

Production Photos by Danna Segrest