The Chairs and The Lesson
One Act - Original
Phoenix Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: January 9, 1958
- Closing Date: January 26, 1958
- Previews:
- Performances: 22
- The Chairs and The Lesson is comprised of The Chairs, The Lesson
Playwright: Eugene Ionesco
Synopsis
An evening of two one-act absurdist plays by Eugene Ionesco.
The Chairs: An eccentric old couple entertains and provides chairs for a growing number of invisible guests, in Eugene Ionesco's absurdist play.
The Lesson: A professor becomes increasingly frustrated with his young, female pupil.
The Chairs: Opening Night Cast
| Kelton Garwood | Orator | |
| Joan Plowright | Old Woman | |
 |
Eli Wallach | Old Man |
The Chairs: Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Eugene Ionesco | Writer |
| Donald Watson | Translator | |
| Tony Richardson | Director | |
| Jesse Beers | Scenic Design | |
| Tharon Musser | Lighting Design | |
| John Addison | Sound Effects |
The Lesson: Opening Night Cast
|
Eli Wallach | Old Man |
| Max Adrian | The Professor | |
| Paula Bauersmith | The Maid | |
| Joan Plowright | The Student |
The Lesson: Opening Night Production Credits
|
Eugene Ionesco | Writer |
| Donald Watson | Translator | |
| Tony Richardson | Director | |
| Jesse Beers | Scenic Design | |
| Tharon Musser | Lighting Design | |
| John Addison | Sound Effects |
