written by Peter Nichols
directed by Mary Muenzen
Friday November 20th 1970 — Saturday December 12th 1970

A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
The play centers on a British couple who are struggling to save their marriage whilst trying to raise their only child, a small girl with cerebral palsy. She uses a wheelchair and is unable to communicate. Caring for her has occupied nearly every moment of her parents’ lives since her birth, taking a heavy toll on their marriage. Sheila, her mother, gives Josephine as much of a life as she can while husband Bri wants the child institutionalised and has begun to entertain chilling fantasies of killing himself and Josephine.
Cast
- Bri: Joe Fishback
- Sheila: Jane Hunt
- Joe: Nina Turetzky
- Joe: Elizabeth Baker
- Freddie: Mark Rinis
- Pam: Rebecca Green
- Grace: Jane Dowling
Production Staff / Crew
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Director: Mary Muenzen
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Producer: Norma Frank
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Set Designer: Bob Hewitt
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Costume Designer: Barbara Sandek
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Lighting Designer: Oscar Dike
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Stage Manager: Emily King
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Stage Manager: Susan Ringler