TOP GIRLS
Written By: Caryl Churchill
Stagedoor Manor, New York
Synopsis: Marlene has been promoted to managing director of a London employment agency and is celebrating. The symbolic luncheon is attended by women in legend or history who offer perspectives on maternity and ambition. In a time warp, these ladies are also her co-workers, clients, and relatives. Marlene, like her famous guests, has had to pay a price to ascend from proletarian roots to the executive suite: she has become, figuratively speaking, a male oppressor, and even coaches female clients on adopting odious male traits. Marlene has also abandoned her illegitimate and dull-witted daughter. Her emotional and sexual life has become as barren as Lady Macbeth's.
July 4-7 2025
Cast:
Marlene: Analiese Parks
Isabella Bird / Mrs. Kidd: Alanna Cree
Pope Joan / Louise: Abagail McGee
Lady Nijo / Win: Aca Labrador
Dull Gret / Angie: Juliet Nguyen
Patient Griselda / Nell: Helen Reece
Kit / Shonna / Waitress: Lou Riskin
Creative Team:
Director: Lauren Shields
Set Design: Bianca Decarli
Lighting Design: Kayleigh Bergold
Sound Design: Sofia Diaz
Costume Design: Sarah Pearson
Stage Manager: Audrey Dixon
Props Design: Trey Bievins
Fight Choreographer: Ren Christensen
Hair/Makeup: Mariclara Rivera
Photo Credits: Lauren Shields
