Mourning Becomes Electra

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Event Mourning Becomes Electra
Venue Drama Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
Umbrella Event American Revolution Bicentennial Celebrations
First Date 31 March 1976
Opening Date 31 March 1976
Last Date 18 May 1976
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description American Director to give "authenticity"
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Language
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Brian Barrie Actor Amos Ames
Jennifer Claire Actor Christine
Ken Fraser Actor Ira Mackel
Ron Haddrick Actor Brigadier General Ezra Mannon
Ivar Kants Actor Orin
Harry Lawrence Actor Josiah Borden / Abner Small
Keith Lee Actor Seth Beckwith / The Chantyman
Robyn Nevin Actor Lavinia
John Paramor Actor Captain Peter Niles
Carol Passmore Actor Hazel Niles
Brenda Senders Actor Louisa
Kay Taylor Actor Emma / Minnie
Patrick Ward Actor Captain Adam Brant
Brian Wright Actor Joseph Blake / Joe Silva
Roger Covell Composer
Anne Fraser Costume Designer
David Jenkins Designer
Edward Payson Call Director
Eugene O'Neill Playwright
Resources
Works
Text Nationality United States of America
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information "nothing spectacular or innovative, but in most respects sound and solid" The Australian 5/4/1976
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme Dennis Wolanski Library collection at UNSW Library
Cast List Dennis Wolanski Library collection at UNSW Library
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 5803