Eugene O'Neill's Ah, Wilderness!

A Nostalgic Comedy of the Ancient Days when Youth was Young, and Right was Right, and Life was a Wicked Opportunity

Directed by Steven Robman

A rare departure from the playwright’s darker oeuvre, this comedy is unabashedly nestled in the halcyon days of turn-of-the-century Americana; a gentle, loving, and boldly optimistic study of a deeply bonded family as they navigate the youthful indiscretions of their wayward son.

Running Time: 2 hours and 25 minutes including one intermission

"Critics' Choice: Charming, impeccably performed" — Los Angeles Times
"A chance to see a rare side of O'Neill...a treat" — Pasadena Star News
"WOW!: [a] sparkling revival!" — Stage Scene LA

artists + cast

Artists

Director: Steven Robman^§
Assistant Director: Abigail Marks
Scenic Design: Frederica Nascimento^†
Costume Design: Garry D. Lennon^†
Lighting Design: Tom Ontiveros^†
Music Direction: Jonathan Tessero
Sound Design: Cricket S. Myers^†
Stage Manager: Marcedes L. Clanton^*
Wig/Make-up Design: Danielle Richter
Props Master: Erin Walley
Assistant Stage Manager: Catherine Lee
Assistant Lighting Designer: Lea Branyan

Cast

Nat Miller: Nicholas Hormann^*
Essie: Deborah Strang^*
Arthur: Ian Littleworth^*
Richard: Matt Gall
Mildred: Katie Hume
Tommy: Samuel Genghis Christian
Sid Davis: Alan Blumenfeld^*
Lily Miller: Kitty Swink^*
David McComber: Marcelo Tubert^*
Muriel McComber: Emily Goss
Wint Selby: Conor Sheehan
Belle: Emily Kosloski^*
Norah: Kelsey Carthew^*
Bartender: Marcelo Tubert^*
Salesman: Matthew Henerson^*

§ Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)

† Designer is represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA-829 of the IATSE

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage
Managers in the United States.

ANW Resident Artist

Ah, Wilderness! Press Photos

Nicholas Hormann (Nat Miller), Deborah Strang (Essie), Kitty Swink (Lily Miller), and Alan Blumenfeld (Sid Davis). Photo by Craig Schwartz.

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Deborah Strang (Essie) and Matt Gall (Richard). Photo by Craig Schwartz.

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Emily Goss (Muriel McComber) and Matt Gall (Richard). Photo by Craig Schwartz.

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Deborah Strang (Essie). Photo by Craig Schwartz.

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Ensemble of Ah, Wilderness!. Photo by Craig Schwartz.

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A few words from the director:

Behind the Scenes:

Ah, Wilderness! Photos

Pictured: Nicholas Hormann and Deborah Strang. Photo by Daniel Reichert.

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Pictured: Emily Goss and Ian Littleworth. Photo by Daniel Reichert.

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Pictured: Nicholas Hormann and Deborah Strang. Photo by Daniel Reichert.

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Pictured: Nicholas Hormann and Deborah Strang. Photo by Daniel Reichert.

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Pictured: Emily Goss and Ian Littleworth. Photo by Daniel Reichert.

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Ah, Wilderness! Scenic Inspiration