HOOVER COMES ALIVE!

September 2009: La Jolla Playhouse (developmental workshop)

After stewing for 70 years in political disgrace (and presumed death), Herbert Hoover is taking the stage one last time -- to reclaim his legacy and save America in the process. Elvis' classic '68 Comeback Special serves as inspiration for Hoover's own interactive, rock-infused comeback. This time he’s going to successfully drag us out of our economic Waterloo, come hell or high water…

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Sean Cunningham
Michael Friedman
Alex Timbers
Sean Cunningham, Michael Friedman, and Alex Timbers
Rebecca Salzer
Cris O'Bryon
Kristin Ellert
Stephen Sakowski
Paloma Young
Toby Algya
Jake Pinholster

Cast:Damian Baldet, Marshel Adams, Maren Bush, Ross Crain, Jim Mooney, Patrick Riley