Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Directed by Michael Perlman

About the Show

Sparks fly and love blossoms from a world away when US Army Doctor Jack meets aspiring actress Louise by letter during WWII. Navigating the challenges of distance and uncertainty, they dream of a future together. Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig tells the joyous, heartwarming story of his parents’ courtship and the results are anything but expected.

Lead Artistic Staff

Director––Michael Perlman
Stage Manager––Caleb Thomas Cook^
Assistant Stage Manager––Lauren Myers

Scenic Co-Designers––Ben Hohman and Marielle Boneau
Costume Designer––Jeff Lieder
Lighting Designer––Scott Bolman
Sound Designer/Original Music Composer––Melanie Chen Cole

Cast

Jack Ludwig––John DiAntonio^
Louise Rabiner––Caitlin Wise^

Understudies

Whitney Black––Louise; Spencer Watson––Jack

^ Member of Actors’ Equity Association

Tickets

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