Gretty Good Time
June 2010
by John Belluso
Directed by Jeanette Buck
Co-produced by Theater Alliance and the International Organization of Arts and Disability
Though she suffers from post-polio paralysis, Gretty’s feisty and warm nature makes her a popular patient in her nursing home. But without family or money, Gretty faces the threat of being sent away to a state institution. Soon she will be unable to function on her own, and she begins to contemplate assisted suicide to maintain her dignity. Perhaps the support of a new young doctor, an eccentric fellow patient, and an imagined guest on her favorite TV show can show Gretty the possibilities of leading a life of joy and hope in the face of disability.
Press
“The “must see” feature is Ann Colby Stocking as Gretty, a play name for Greta, a tough as nails survivor of childhood polio who is ready to chuck it all rather than stay imprisoned in her nonfunctional body.”
DC Theatre Scene: GRETTY GOOD TIME (review)
“Gretty has had it with her diminished body, and Stocking is terrific at the various shades of frustration, displaying a dry wit and a ready temper with doctors and with McCloud (Rosemary Regan), a dotty patient who plans on breaking out of their nursing home and heading for Scotland.”
The Washington Post: GRETTY GOOD TIME (review)
Cast and production
Cast
Gretty Myers Ann Colby Stocking*
Delores McCloud Rosemary Regan
Hideko Caitlin Gold
Dr. Caplan Field Blauvet*
Captain Robert Lewis
Dr. Henry Ralph Edwards
* Denotes member, Actors’ Equity Association
Production Team
Director Jeanette Buck
Technical Director Brian McVicker
Stage Manager Teresa Wood
Scenic Designer Tony Cisek+
Lighting Designer Martha Mountain+
Costume Designer Ivania Stack
Sound Designer Mark Anduss
Properties Designer Deb Thomas
Projections Designer Martha Mountain+
+ Denotes member, United Scenic Artists
