Welcome to the Studio Theatre - Long Beach Playhouse

SETTING
A dramatic comedy by
Richard Greenberg
The Violet Hour examines the inevitability of fate and whether we can alter it or
not. In doing so, it raises a number of questions: Do we really want to know the
future? If we do know the future, what are the consequences? Or is it better to
just do the best you can, as you see it at the time and let the future take care of
itself?
Richard Greenberg explores these questions in a whimsical, humorous, tragic, but
ultimately human way. His characters are painted with a broad brush, yet speak to
us such that we recognize ourselves in them – ambitious, self centered, loveable,
artificial, yet very real in their emotions.
Directing this play and working with this talented cast has been a journey of
laughter, some tears and a lot of exploration – of the play and of ourselves. It’s our
privilege to have you join us on this journey.
Sharyn Case - Director
John Pace Seavering’s office and its anteroom in a
Manhattan Tower.
April, 1919, early afternoon to early evening
Act I
Mid Morning
- 15 Minute Intermission -
ACT II
Late afternoon
Cast of Characters
(in order of appearance)
Gidger Sean Gray
John Adam Hale
Denny Alex Walters
Jessie Doshanna Bell
Rosamund Caitlyn Tella