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GANESHA: "There are three people you must know about in my story."

Agastya Kohli as Ganesha in a moment from ReAct's staged reading of A Perfect Ganesh.
Photo: David Hsieh.


The Cast

(in order of appearance)

Ganesha
Agastya Kohli
Man
Eric Yates
Margaret
Walayn Sharples
Katherine
Betty Campbell


MARGARET: "You read all the books: travel light."

Betty Campbell as Katherine and Walayn Sharples Margaret with Eric Yates as Man in ReAct's staged reading of A Perfect Ganesh.
Photo: David Hsieh.


Directed by
Andy Justus


The Crew

Booth Technician
David Hsieh
House Manager
Edward Tonai
Venue Support
Casey Stryer


MAN: "I'm a doctor. Or I was. I'm sick now. A physician who cannot heal himself."

Eric Yates as Man in a scene from ReAct's staged reading of A Perfect Ganesh.
Photo: David Hsieh.


 
"A PERFECT GANESH" GRAPHIC

A Perfect Ganesh


By Terrence McNally

Staged Reading

July 14, 2007
The Elliott Bay Book Company



MARGARET: "I guess that's the Gate of India, Bombay Harbor and the Indian Ocean beyond."
Walayn Sharples as Margaret and
Betty Campbell as Katherine
in ReAct's staged reading
of A Perfect Ganesh.
Photo: David Hsieh.

 

KATHERINE: "I came here to heal but I can't forgive myself."
Agastya Kohli as Ganesha
and Betty Campbell as Katherine
in ReAct's staged reading
of A Perfect Ganesh.
Photo: David Hsieh.


The Program

The Setting

The play takes place during two weeks in India — getting there and coming home, too.
Now. Or very recently.


A Perfect Ganesh

was originally produced by the Manhattan Theatre Club in New York City, in June 1993.

Production Notes

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ReAct's staged reading of A Perfect Ganesh was produced by special arrangement with DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.


MARGARET: "Think about the Taj Mahal. Think about India."
Walayn Sharples as Margaret
and Betty Campbell as Katherine
in ReAct's staged reading of
A Perfect Ganesh.
Photo: David Hsieh.

 

MARGARET: "I think he would have grown up to be a prince among men."
Agastya Kohli as Ganesha
and Walayn Sharples as
Margaret in ReAct's staged
reading of A Perfect Ganesh.
Photo: David Hsieh.


Special Thanks To...

The Cast & Crew for production support
The Elliott Bay Book Company for venue hosting, loaned props and set pieces
The Elliott Bay Cafe for loaned props
Vera & Joey Ing for donated rehearsal space
Allan Loucks for sound support
Karen Maeda-Allman for organizational support
Open Circle Theater for loaned props
Toni Rose for production support
Rick Simonson for organizational support


MAN: "Lady, I believe in everything."
Eric Yates as Man with Walayn
Sharples as Margaret and
Betty Campbell as Katherine
in ReAct's staged reading
of A Perfect Ganesh.
Photo: David Hsieh.

 

MAN: "Different people sing from different charts, old man."
Agastya Kohli as Ganesha
and Eric Yates as Man in
ReAct's staged reading of
A Perfect Ganesh.
Photo: David Hsieh.

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