That Hopey Changey Thing (2020)
Set on election day, November 2, 2010. Uncle Benjamin’s dog has died, and his nieces and nephew have gathered for dinner in Rhinebeck, New York, to surprise him with a new one. While the polls close, the Apple Family discusses memory, manners, and politics.
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Jon DeVries as Benjamin Apple |
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Stephen Kunken as Tim Andrews |
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Sally Murphy as Jane Apple Halls |
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Maryann Plunkett as Barbara Apple |
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Laila Robins as Marian Apple Platt |
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Jay O. Sanders as Richard Apple |
| Writing | Richard Nelson | Writer |
| Art | Susan Hilferty | Production Design |
| Lighting | Jennifer Tipton | Lighting Design |
| Sound | Scott Lehrer | Sound Designer |
| Directing | Richard Nelson | Stage Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Susan Hilferty | Costume Designer |