My Noble Savage - reading
The ghost of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the 18th-Century philosopher, playwright, novelist, composer, and religious-social-and-political gadfly, is awakened from his 240-year slumber by an irate young woman from OUR century, who demands that he answer for various horrors and disasters of the past two centuries - many of which have been blamed on his writings.
Horrified that so much tyranny, death and destruction have been laid at his door, Rousseau sets out to clear his reputation, at least in the eyes of this attractive young opponent.
These two representatives of their eras clash both dramatically and humorously as Rousseau tells his story, insisting that to judge him, one must read not only his works, but his soul. ("If I am no better than other men, at least I am different!")
Horrified that so much tyranny, death and destruction have been laid at his door, Rousseau sets out to clear his reputation, at least in the eyes of this attractive young opponent.
These two representatives of their eras clash both dramatically and humorously as Rousseau tells his story, insisting that to judge him, one must read not only his works, but his soul. ("If I am no better than other men, at least I am different!")
My Noble Savage is a complimentary reading. For this performance, no donations will be accepted.
Cast & Crew Bios:
Warren Kelley* (Rousseau) - Warrren works in film, television, and is a veteran of more than 200 productions in major regional theatres around the country. Working in the classics, contemporary plays and musical theatre, his recent credits include: Atticus in “To Kill a Mockingbird” (Orlando Shakespeare) Andrew Wyke in “Sleuth” (Fulton Theatre), Vanya in “Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike” (Riverside Theatre), and Mr. MacAfee in “Bye Bye Birdie” (Goodspeed). His film and TV work include the soon-to-be-released “The Loudest Voice” with Russell Crowe, “Boardwalk Empire”, “Blue Bloods”, “The Blacklist”, “Law and Order SVU”, and “Birdman.” www.warrenkelley.com.
Mia Hutchinson-Shaw* (“K”) - Off-Broadway credits include “The Lucky One” (Mint Theatre Company), “The Birds” (59 E 59), and “The Island Boys” (Urban Stages). Regional credits include “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park), “All’s Well That Ends Well” (Virginia Shakespeare Festival), and “Steel Magnolias” (Grandstreet Theater). On television Mia has appeared in the BBC pilot “Shielding Nights” and in a handful of short films. She received her BFA from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, and she is a proud Interlochen Arts Academy graduate. www.miahutchinsonshaw.com.
*Member: Actors’ Equity Association
Kathleen Huber (Playwright) was last seen at Cape May Stage playing Ruth Steiner in "Collected Stories." She has performed Off Broadway and at regional theatres throughout the U.S., most recently as Mrs. Higgins in "My Fair Lady" at Riverside Theatre in Florida.
Kathleen's short stories have appeared in Seventeen, Highlights for Children, Jack and Jill, Young World, and Homes and Gardens. Her other plays include "Dark Wings", "Two on the Isles", "The Hallowed Halls," and "Conquisdator Aisle." She is co-author of "Fourscore and Seven Years Ago" and "Olympic Spirit," which tour schools throughout the U.S.
With her husband, Jerome Martin Schwartz, Kathleen translated and adapted "Four Plays by Jean-Jacques Rousseau" (available on Amazon.com). Thanks to Jerry for introducing me to Monsieur Rousseau!
Cast & Crew Bios:
Warren Kelley* (Rousseau) - Warrren works in film, television, and is a veteran of more than 200 productions in major regional theatres around the country. Working in the classics, contemporary plays and musical theatre, his recent credits include: Atticus in “To Kill a Mockingbird” (Orlando Shakespeare) Andrew Wyke in “Sleuth” (Fulton Theatre), Vanya in “Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike” (Riverside Theatre), and Mr. MacAfee in “Bye Bye Birdie” (Goodspeed). His film and TV work include the soon-to-be-released “The Loudest Voice” with Russell Crowe, “Boardwalk Empire”, “Blue Bloods”, “The Blacklist”, “Law and Order SVU”, and “Birdman.” www.warrenkelley.com. Mia Hutchinson-Shaw* (“K”) - Off-Broadway credits include “The Lucky One” (Mint Theatre Company), “The Birds” (59 E 59), and “The Island Boys” (Urban Stages). Regional credits include “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park), “All’s Well That Ends Well” (Virginia Shakespeare Festival), and “Steel Magnolias” (Grandstreet Theater). On television Mia has appeared in the BBC pilot “Shielding Nights” and in a handful of short films. She received her BFA from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, and she is a proud Interlochen Arts Academy graduate. www.miahutchinsonshaw.com. *Member: Actors’ Equity Association
Kathleen Huber (Playwright) was last seen at Cape May Stage playing Ruth Steiner in "Collected Stories." She has performed Off Broadway and at regional theatres throughout the U.S., most recently as Mrs. Higgins in "My Fair Lady" at Riverside Theatre in Florida.Kathleen's short stories have appeared in Seventeen, Highlights for Children, Jack and Jill, Young World, and Homes and Gardens. Her other plays include "Dark Wings", "Two on the Isles", "The Hallowed Halls," and "Conquisdator Aisle." She is co-author of "Fourscore and Seven Years Ago" and "Olympic Spirit," which tour schools throughout the U.S.
With her husband, Jerome Martin Schwartz, Kathleen translated and adapted "Four Plays by Jean-Jacques Rousseau" (available on Amazon.com). Thanks to Jerry for introducing me to Monsieur Rousseau!
