While in the process of solidifying who and what I wanted Bard in the Burbs to be, I was also reading Kenneth Branagh’s memoir Beginnings. In that book, he speaks of the forming of his first theatre company wherein he reflected exactly what I’d been thinking. I couldn’t have said it better myself. So I won’t. Here are Sir Kenneth Branagh’s words to describe what we humbly strive to be.
“We wanted to present popular art. Not poor art or thin art or even ‘arty’ art, but popular art that would expand the mind and the senses and really entertain. … I wanted to see whether fine performances from excellent acting imaginations could actually provide as much illumination for a play as a single dominant design or production concept. … I wanted the actors’ contributions to seem more than just a facet of the production.” – Kenneth Branagh
Bard in the Burbs strives
to focus on the importance of the playwright
– their story, language, and characters –
and thus provide an exciting place
for people to flourish
and enhance the community.
Updated 14 March 2024
Please join Mad Props Productions (in association with Bard in the Burbs)
in our upcoming production of:
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST by Dale Wassermann
Based on the novel by Ken Kesey
For more information about tickets please go to
Schedule / Tickets for details and how to purchase.
THE CAST
CHARACTER | PLAYER | ||
RANDALL P MCMURPHY | David Korzatkowski | ||
NURSE RATCHED | Pam Turlow | ||
CHIEF BROMDEN | John Frankenthal | ||
DALE HARDING | Ravi Kalani | ||
BILLY BIBBIT | Sripadh Pulligilla | ||
CHARLIE CHESWICK | Bill Smith | ||
MARTINI | Nate Soesbe | ||
AIDE WARREN | Joe Pope | ||
AIDE WILLIAMS | Dave Scriven-Young | ||
DR SPIVEY | Tom Rieser | ||
CANDY STARR | Paige Coe | ||
SCANLON | R J Ogren | ||
NURSE FLYNN / SANDRA | Remya Kightlinger | ||
RUCKLEY | Christopher Cavanaugh | ||
AIDE TURKLE | Patrick Hasselbeck |
THE CREATIVES
ROLE | PLAYER | ||
DIRECTOR | Jake Murphy | ||
STAGE MANAGER | Eileen Konopacki | ||
FIGHT DIRECTOR | Andrew Trygstad | ||
INTIMACY COORDINATOR | Toria Hollyn | ||
COSTUMER | Susan Hajny | ||
PRODUCER / SOUND / LIGHTS | Sean Ogren | ||
PRODUCER / PROPS | Michelle Ho |
Friday, April 5th thru Sunday, April 14th at:
Stacey De & Company
1946 University Lane
Lisle, IL 60532
OBTAINING TICKETS FOR
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST
- Click at this link.
- Carefully select the show you wish to attend and “Add to Cart”
- On Shopping Cart screen click on “CHECK OUT” to pay for your purchase(s)
- Bring your confirmation to the door on the day chosen and enjoy the performance!