Hell in a Handbag Productions, now celebrating its 25th year, is pleased to present a revival of the fan favorite Joan Crawford Goes To Hell, written by Artistic Director David Cerda and directed by Cheryl Snodgrass
Originally produced in 1999 with Sweetback Productions, Joan Crawford Goes To Hell is a roller coaster ride that explores the life of the legendary Hollywood star.
The premise? Joan Crawford (David Cerda) dies, goes to hell and is forced to view her life through the eyes of her daughter, Christina (TJ O’Brien) in a tale so big it needs three Joan’s! Part Mommie Dearest, part biography with a dash of Joan’s lifestyle book, My Way of Life, Joan Crawford Goes to Hell is the perfect summer cocktail for those with a taste for camp.
Title: Joan Crawford Goes To Hell
Playwright: Artistic Director David Cerda
Director: Cheryl Snodgrass
Cast (in alphabetical order): Tyler Calhoun (Ensemble/Carol Ann Understudy), David Cerda (Joan #1), Nick Dorado (Mr. Deville/Ensemble), Jennifer Engstrom (Joan on Film), Haley Gillman (Child Christina/Ensemble), Gretchen Greear (Joan #2), Nicholas Ian (Ensemble/Joan #2 & 3 Understudy), Ryan Kenny (Carol Ann/Understudy), Lori Lee (Helga/Ensemble), TJ O’Brien (Teen/Adult Christina), Michael Rashid (Greg/Ensemble) and Coco Sho-Nell (Joan #3).
The production team includes Marcus Klein (Scenic Design), Ben Kress (Costume Designer), Liz Cooper (Lighting Design), Danny Rockett (Sound Design), Maggie O’Brien (Prop Design), DJ Douglass (Video & Projection Design), Syd Genco (Makeup Design), Keith Ryan (Wig Design), Matt Tenny (Fight & Intimacy Coordinator), Carol Kelleher (Production Manager), Jason Pikscher (Technical Director), Francis Brenner (Stage Manager), Rick Aguilar Photography (Photography) and Michael S. Miller (Graphics).