Brent Hazelton

SDC LMDA DGA

Brent Hazelton is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based theater director, playwright, institutional leader, and educator, and currently serves as Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Associate Artistic Director and Director of New Play Development.

THe VAST DIFFERENCE

by Jeff Daniels

Windfall Theatre, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (non-AEA)
September 26th - October 11th, 2008


Full-length comedy exploring the evolving nature of definitions of masculinity in contemporary society through the lens of a male flight attendant coming to terms with the legacy of his "man's man" father after his death.


ACCLAIM

"...manages humor and pathos that cross gender lines easily.  Some of its humor is quick and cutting, some of it arrives in bursts of silliness.  In the end, the play speaks eloquently...  ...delivered by a strong, versatile cast.  ...moves at a brisk pace, building a long crescendo of emotional urgency as the story develops."  Elaine Schmidt, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel


CREATIVE TEAM / CAST

Director: Brent Hazelton
Scenic Designer: Brent Hazelton
Lighting Designer: Larry Birkett
Costume Designer: Carol Zippel
Sound Designer: Robb Smith
Stage Manager: Christine Daleness, Megan Peterson
Rehearsal Stage Manager: Marcy Reed
 

George Noonan: Thomas Rosenthal
Earl Noonan: Dave Ferrie
Rita Noonan: Jennifer LaPorte
Hala Howard: Amy Hansmann
Chico Fernandez: Robert Kennedy
Ensemble: Dave Begel
Ensemble: Joe Fransee
Ensemble: Rick Richter
Ensemble: Philip Zimmerman