Take Me Out

By Richard Greenberg

Directed by Rob Ruggiero

2005-2006 Off-Ramp series
September 21, 2005–October 9, 2005


The Story

The New York locker room will never be the same after a charismatic young baseball star at the top of his game casually reveals a personal truth: he’s gay. The announcement throws a curve ball into the middle of a perfect season and sends a ripple effect through the entire team, the media, the nation and one shy business manager who can’t tell an earned run from an earnings tax. A joyous tribute to baseball that celebrates the glory of the game, and the men who love—or learn to love—America’s pastime. Winner of the 2003 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Play and finalist for the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.


Design & Production Staff

Scenic Designer: Adrian W. Jones
Costume Designer: Michael J. McDonald
Lighting Designer: John Lasiter
Sound Designer: Janet Kalas
Stage Manager: Champe Leary
Assistant Stage Manager: Jenni Bowman
Casting: Rich Cole

Credited Cast

Tim Altmeyer (Kippy Sunderstrom)
Philip Anthony-Rodriguez (Darren Lemming)
Michael Balsley (Shane Mungitt)
Jorge Oliver (Martinez)
Jose Joaquin Perez (Rodriguez)
Tony Hoty (The Skipper/William Danziger)
Jake Schneider (Jason Chenier)
Matthew Montelongo (Toddy Koovitz)
Shawn T. Andrew (Davey Battle)
Nat DeWolf (Mason Marzac)
Ikuma Isaac (Takeshi Kawabata)

Additional Credits

Sound design adapted by Lee Buckalew

Sponsorship & Support

Presenting Sponsor: Whitaker Foundation

The Repertory Theatre gratefully acknowledges a generous challenge grant from Ann and Hugh Scott to support the Off-Ramp season.

Production Notes

Take Me Out was the first production in the Off-Ramp series, created in 2005, at the Grandel Theatre.

Kevin Kline Awards

Nominations

  1. Outstanding Production of a Play: Take Me Out
  2. Outstanding Director of a Play: Rob Ruggiero, Take Me Out
  3. Outstanding Costume Design: Michael J. McDonald, Take Me Out
  4. Outstanding Lighting Design: John Lasiter, Take Me Out
  5. Outstanding Set Design: Adrian W. Jones, Take Me Out
  6. Outstanding Sound Design: Janet Kalas, Take Me Out
  7. Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play: Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, Take Me Out
  8. Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play: Nat DeWolf, Take Me Out
  9. Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play: Michael Balsley, Take Me Out

Awards

  1. Outstanding Production of a Play: Take Me Out
  2. Outstanding Director of a Play: Rob Ruggiero, Take Me Out
  3. Outstanding Lighting Design: John Lasiter, Take Me Out
  4. Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play: Nat DeWolf, Take Me Out

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