Heroes

by Gerald Sibleyras, adapted by Tom Stoppard
REGIONAL PREMIERE!

11/19/2009 - 12/13/2009

Henri, Gustave and Philippe survived World War I. Forty years later, as residents in a veterans’ home and armed only with what is left of their wits and a 200-pound stone dog, they battle old age, nagging war injuries, and a masochistic nun. A heartwarming tale of camaraderie and a moving portrait of the frustrations inherent in growing older. (Contains Suggestive Dialogue, Estimated Run Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes with no intermission)

Sponsor for show - Courier Corporation Sponsor for show - WCRB

Heroes

CAST

Gustave................................................Ron Holgate
Henri..................................................Kenneth Tigar
Phillippe...........................................Jonathan Hogan

CREATIVE CREW

Director..............................................Carl Forsman
Scenic Designer................................Beowulf Borritt
Associate Scenic Designer..................Jessie Kressen
Lighting Designer................................Josh Bradford
Costume Designer.............................Theresa Squire
Sound Designer.....................................Will Pickens

CAST BIOGRAPHIES                              


 

RON HOLGATE (Gustave) Merrimack Repertory Theatre: debut.  Broadway: Milk and Honey, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, 1776 (Tony Award), The Grand Tour (Tony nomination), 42nd Street, Lend Me a Tenor, Guys and Dolls, Annie Get Your Gun, Kiss Me KateNational Tours: Annie Get Your Gun, 42nd Street, Can Can, Lend Me a Tenor, Urinetown, Man of La ManchaInternational: Lend Me a Tenor, London. Film: 1776Television: Cabeza De Vaca, The Eagle Stirred, Gallantry, and several soap operas. Other: He has had leading roles in over 30 operas.


 

KENNETH TIGAR (Henri) Merrimack Repertory Theatre: Secret Order (Off-Broadway, 59E59 Theaters). Off-Broadway: Thunder Rock, Rashomon, Gallows Humor, Equity Library Theatre. RegionalAmadeus, New Harmony Theatre; Death of a Salesman, Majestic Theatre; Custody of the Eyes, Cleveland Play House. He has appeared across the country in his one-man show I Must Be Mr. Boswell about the biographer of Dr. Johnson. Film: Lethal Weapon II & III. Television: Barney Miller, Dallas, NCIS, Growing Pains, ER, Cheers, Night Court, LA Law, The X-Files, Law & Order and many more. 

 
 

JONATHAN HOGAN (Philippe) Merrimack Repertory Theatre: debut.  Broadway: Comedians, Otherwise Engaged, The Caine Mutiny Court Martial, Fifth of July, As Is (Tony and Drama Desk Nominations), Burn This, Taking Steps and The HomecomingRegional: He was a member of the celebrated Circle Rep for twenty-five years and worked extensively there and elsewhere Off- and Off-Off Broadway, most recently in the Keen Company’s production of HeroesFilms: In Country, The House On Carroll StreetTelevision: All versions of Law & Order, several Movies of the Week, As the World Turns, One Life to Live. Education: Mr. Hogan is a graduate of The Goodman Theatre and School of Drama.

PLAYGUIDE ARTICLES


The articles below appear in the student study guide for Heroes, and are intended to help the audience learn more about the production.

What is Agoraphobia? - Learn about the condition that Gustave suffers from.

Frank Buckles - The amazing story of America's last suriving World War I veteran.

Tom Stoppard - A biography of the award-winning adapter of Heroes.

World War I - An overview of The Great War, which Henri, Gustave and Philippe fought in as members of the French Army

Scenic Designer Interview - Obie Award-winning designer Beowulf Boritt talks about creating the set for Heroes.


REVIEWS & PRESS


Old soldiers of 'Heroes' still have a battle plan for life - Boston Globe review of Heroes.

'Heroes' Making Merry at Merrimack - Broadway World review of Heroes.

For 'Heroes,' the end is near but there's life to live - Lowell Sun Review of Heroes.

'Heroes' Run A Successful Mission - Zingology review of Heroes.

Former Chelsean Ken Tigar steals the show in 'Heroes' - Theatre Mirror review of Heroes.

Merrimack Rep looks up to 'Heroes' - The Boston Globe previews Heroes.

From The Trenches - The Lowell Sun previews Heroes with an interview with the cast and director Carl Forsman.

HEROES VIDEOS





Director Carl Forsman and actor Kenneth Tigar (Henri) talk about staging Heroes in Lowell, and what audiences should expect when they come see the show.