Produced by the Subterranean Theatre Company in July 1990 at Zachary Scott Theatre in Austin, Texas. Directed by Ken Webster.

About the play Written as a group project by the Organic Theater in Chicago, this comedy about a day in the life of a group of Cubs fans has been around--and in some cities playing continuously--since 1977. The original Chicago cast included Joe Mantegna and Dennis Franz. This production (the first time the updated version was produced outside Chicago) marked the third time Ken Webster directed this show. Click here for a nice unofficial Chicago Cubs page.

What the critics said . . . "The cast is a roster of some of the finest actors in Austin. . . . Bleacher Bums will please ballpark hounds and baseball naysayers alike." Austin Chronicle

"The cast pulls off a high-spirited and seamless rendition of this classic production." The Daily Texan

   Left to right: Michael Stuart, David Jones, and 
   Janelle Buchanan in Bleacher Bums. Photo by 
   Ken Webster.

Awards and Nominations
Austin Circle of Theatres Nominations
Nominated for Outstanding Comedy of 1990-1991
Janelle Buchanan for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Comedy
Greg Bayless for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Comedy
David Jones for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Comedy
Barry Miller for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Comedy

Cast
Rose . . . . . Janelle Buchanan
Melody . . . . . Emily Herbruck Erington
Greg . . . . . David Stahl
Zig . . . . . Greg Bayless
Decker . . . . . Sean Hare
Richie . . . . . Michael Stuart
Marvin . . . . . David Jones
Cheerleader . . . . . Barry Miller
Security Guard and Announcer . . . . . Craig Kanne

Designers
Set . . . . . Greg Bayless and Michael Stuart
Lights . . . . . Bill McMillin
Costume . . . . . Leroy Sakowitz
Sound . . . . . Ed Toutant and Leroy Sakowitz

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