Florian Zeller's THE FATHER - May 23 - June 23, 2024
Richmond Shakespeare
Who's Who
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Melissa Johnston Price
as Woman
is the 2014 recipient of the Teresa Pollack Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts, has been in over 100 regional productions in a career spanning 45 years. She was last scene in Virginia Rep’s world premiere of Bo Wilson’s Bonnie and Claire. She has also been seen in Richmond Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew (Baptista), and Pride and Prejudice (Mrs. Bennett). Melissa was honored to be among the first actors to perform on the RTP stage as Ruth in Facing East. She counts among her favorite roles: Barbara in August: Osage County with Cadence/Virginia Rep (winner: Best Actress Richmond Theatre Critics Circle Award) and Eleanor of Aquitaine in Richmond Shakespeare's The Lion in Winter (nominated: RTCC Best Actress).
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Florian Zeller
Playwright
is a French novelist, playwright, theatre director, screenwriter, and film director. He has written over a dozen plays, that have been staged worldwide and have made him one of the most celebrated contemporary playwrights. Zeller wrote and directed his first film, 2020's The Father, based on his play of the same name, starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman. The film received more than 200 nominations and awards, all over the world, including two Oscars at the 93rd Academy Awards. In 2023, Zeller received France's Legion of Honor the country’s highest decoration. His play, The Father, played in London's West End to critical acclaim and top listings in the Best Plays of the Year. It was considered as "the most acclaimed new play of the last decade".and won several awards and nominations in Paris, London and New York. His plays have been staged in more than 45 countries.
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