In the Next Room or the vibrator play

In a seemingly perfect, well-to-do Victorian home, proper gentleman and scientist Dr. Givings has innocently invented an extraordinary new device for treating “hysteria” in women (and occasionally men): the vibrator. Adjacent to the doctor’s laboratory, his young wife tries to tend to their newborn daughter—and wonders what exactly is going on in the next room. From Sarah Ruhl, one of the most influential playwrights of this century, comes a smart, classy and electrifying comedy about longing, intimacy and what it truly means to love someone. Associate Sponsors Helen Forster and Sandy Zingler Co-Sponsors Judges John and Jean DiMotto and Val and Gary Zamecnik Cast Featuring Maggie Cramer as Catherine Givings Will Mobley as Dr. Givings Elyse Edelman as Sabrina Daldry Libby Amato as Annie Joe Picchetti as Leo Irving Dee Dee Batteast as Elizabeth Chase Stoeger as Mr. Daldry Understudies Catherine Givings – Caroline Norton, Annie – Megan Kaminsky, Leo Irving – Mason Hanizeski, Mr. Daldry – Shayne Patrick Creative Team Laura Rook, Director Jason Fassl, Scenic and Lighting Designer KyLee Hennes, Assistant Scenic Designer Jason Orlenko, Costume Designer Dana Rochester, Wig Designer Andy Hansen, Sound Designer Jim Guy, Properties Designer Becca Broh, Intimacy Director Merit Glover, Stage Manager Star Howard, Assistant Stage Manager