written by Kaj Munk

translated by RP Keigwin

Our production of Ordet by Danish playwright Kaj Munk brought new life to rich, provocative material that tends to be under-performed. Through its portrayal of a Danish farming family, Ordet deals in a penetrating and human way with the host of issues raised by religious belief in modern life, including the dangers of ideological rigidity and the life-giving power of childlike belief in the miraculous.

Originally staged in 1932, the play was later immortalized through Carl Dreyer’s film version, which won the 1956 Golden Globe award for Best Foreign Film. This film is routinely spoken of as having one of the most stirring climaxes ever put to celluloid. Whether you love Dreyer’s film, are intrigued with issues of faith, tolerance and modernity, have an interest in Scandinavia, or simply appreciate great theater, Ordet was not to be missed.

Photos

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Schedule

There were 16 performances from Saturday March 13 through Saturday April 3, 2004, at Theatre 315 on W 47th St in Midtown Manhattan.

Cast

Bob Armstrong
Angela Brinton*
Barbara Ayres Bruno*
Jennifer Gawlik
Bob Harbaum*
Eric John
Dan Leeds
James Mack*
Tom Martin*
Lucy McMichael*
Todd Parmley*
Karlee Roberts
Joanne Rowland
Amanda Sprecher
Bill Tatum*

* member, Actors’ Equity Association — Equity Approved Showcase

Director / Adapter	J. Scott Reynolds
Assistant Director	Norris Chappell
Costume Designer	Nicole Frachiseur
Asst Costume Designer / Props Manager	Valerie Baker
Lighting Designer	Eric Cope
Marketing & Publicity	Lisa Rezac
Music Composer	Lansing McLoskey
Set Designer	Douglas Flandro

Ordet on Other Sites

Film Sites

carldreyer.com
filmjourney.org

Scandinavian Sites

Consulate General of Denmark
Danish Seamen’s Church
Swedish/Scandinavian Press

Theater Listings

BroadwayWorld.com
CurtainUp
The New York Theatre Experience
OOBR (“the off-off-broadway review”)
SmartTix
Talkin’ Broadway
TheaterMania.com
Theatre Development Fund

Message Boards

AllAccessWorld.com