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2 Pianos, 4 Hands
By Ted Dykstra & Richard Greenblatt2 Pianos, 4 Hands
By Ted Dykstra & Richard Greenblatt2 Pianos 4 Hands is the riotous tale of two boys, Ted and Richard, in Canada sharing the same goal: concert pianist stardom.
They work fervently towards their dream amidst pushy parents, eccentric teachers, hours of repetitive practice, stage fright, the agony of competitions and the dream of greatness.
Cast
Mark Anders*
Carl J. Danielsen*
MARK ANDERS is pleased to continue his journey through 2 Pianos, 4 Hands with Carl Danielsen; he and Carl previously performed the play for the Arizona Theatre Company. Mark is from Seattle, where some of his favorite roles have included Rosencrantz in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Stephen in Old Wicked Songs, Aguecheek in Twelfth Night and several key parts in Gross Indecency and in Jeffrey Hatcher’s Hanging Lord Haw-Haw. In addition to acting (his profession) and his piano-playing (his hobby), his main reason for living is Gemma (his daughter).
CARL J. DANIELSEN I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (FST); Dames at Sea (Caldwell – Carbonell Honorable Mention); Taming of the Shrew (SF Shakespeare); A Dybukk (Denver Center); Dream Play (Cleveland Playhouse); Cole (LACLO – Dramalogue Award). Training: Webber Douglas Academy of Drama, U.K. One Man Show: Wallace Shawn’s The Fever – monologue about world poverty and oppression intended for living rooms, 10-12 people. To host a performance (no charge) call theatre.
Creative
Director/Co-Creator | Ted Dykstra
Stage Manager | Jennifer L. Boris*
Costume & Scenic Designer | Marcella Beckwith
Lighting Designer | David Suppe
* Denotes Member of Actors' Equity Association. The Union for Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.