A Perfect Ganesh
By Terrence McNally
The pilgrimage tradition is turned on its head when two middle-aged lady friends throw themselves into a rousing tour of India, each one with her own secret dreams of what the fabled land of intoxicating opposites will do for the suffering she hides within. The elephant-god Ganesha is the spiritual center around which the play spins itself, drawing upon the tragic and the comic, until a breathtaking release arrives for both women at his hands.
Played May 13-29, 1999
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A Perfect Ganesh Cast and Production Staff
The Cast
Daniel Olson
Bonnie Bareilles
Lynne Wells
Steve Carter
Directed by
Peggy Metzger and Clint Rebik
Scenic Designer
Tom Roscoe
Lighting Designer
Edmond Deraedt
Sound Designer
Jon Turney
Ganesha Designer
Michelle M. Miller
Make-up and Hair Designer
Christina Jioras
Dramaturg
Margaret Kelso
Stage Manager
Pat McKnight
Running Crew
Lights: Rebecca Waite
Sound: Jon Turney
Projections: Pat McKnight
House Manager: Craige McKnight
Special Thanks
Hindi Pronunciations by M.G. Suryaraman
Puppet Illustrations designed by Pat Jones
Puppet Illustrations colored by Emily Seldon
Usher Vests by Jennifer Moranda
Assistant Technical Directors: Chris Hammer, Sam McKnight
KHUM is the official media sponsor of A Perfect Ganesh
Gala Opening Night Reception hosted by Chapala Café
Theatre Beverages and Desserts by Designer Desserts