A History of the American Film
by Christopher Durang
December 2002
The Chance Theatre
This comedy recaps America's entire cinematic history, from silent films to
screwball comedies, to "The Exorcist". I played nine different characters,
ranging from a show-girl to a 102-year old woman!
The cast sings the Act I finale of "Off To War"
102-year-old Ma Joad
singing "Apple Blossom Victory", encouraging our troops in WWII
As Ma O'Reilly, I mourn the shooting death of
my son, Jimmy
Allison Mortimer is disciplined by her husband for inviting a convicted criminal to breakfast!