Christopher Ashley 

The Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse

Debby Buchholz

Managing Director of La Jolla Playhouse

La Jolla Playhouse Presents

Book and Additional Lyrics by Kait Kerrigan

Music and Lyrics by Anne Eisendrath & Ian Eisendrath

Based on "Réparer les Vivants" by Maylis de Kerangal

Choreographed by Mandy Moore

Directed by Christopher Ashley

Featuring

Heidi Blickenstaff*, Lincoln Clauss*, Bre Jackson*, Max McKenna*, Kenita Miller*,

Paul Alexander Nolan*, Zachary Noah Piser*, Wren Rivera*, Jason Tam*

Music Supervisor  Ian Eisendrath

Orchestrations and Music Production  Juan Ariza and Elin Sandberg

Music Director and Conductor  Wendy Bobbitt Cavett

Arrangements  Anne Eisendrath and Ian Eisendrath

Scenic Design  Robert Brill

Costume Design  Sarafina Bush

Lighting Design  Amanda Zieve

Sound Design  Gareth Owen

Video Design  Lucy Mackinnon

Hair Design  Alberto “Albee” Alvarado

Associate Director  Jacole Kitchen

Associate Choreographer  Ashley Andrews

Casting  The TRC Company, Tara Rubin, CSA

Local Casting  Hannah Reinert

Stage Manager  Jess Slocum*

Assistant Stage Managers  Alexa Burn*, Karla Garcia*, Amanda Salmons*

Director of Production  Becca Duhaime

General Manager  Ryan Meisheid

Artistic Producing Director  Eric Keen-Louie

Based on the book “Réparer les Vivants” by Maylis de Kerangal © Editions Gallimard, 2014

US English Language Translation by Samuel Taylor Published by Farrar Straus and Giroux, 2016

The Heart was developed with the support of New York Stage and Film.

THE CAST

(in alphabetical order)

Claire and others    Heidi Blickenstaff*

Thomas Driscoll and others    Lincoln Clauss*

Cordelia Owl and others    Bre Jackson*

Juliette and others     Max McKenna*

Marianne Lamar and others    Kenita Miller*

Dr. Breva and others    Paul Alexander Nolan*

Simon Lamar and others    Zachary Noah Piser*

Marthe and others    Wren Rivera*

Sean Lamar and others    Jason Tam*

The Heart is performed without an intermission.

UNDERSTUDIES

Juliette/Cordelia Owl/Marthe    Lena Ceja

Dr. Breva/Sean Lamar/Thomas Driscoll    Cody Ingram*

Simon Lamar/Thomas Driscoll    Brandon Keith Rogers*

Claire/Marianne Lamar    Joy Yandell-Hall*

Understudies are never substituted for listed roles unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.

ADDITIONAL STAFF

Associate Music Director/Music Assistant    Joshua Gregg Fried

Song Mixer    Sam Henry

Electronic Music Design    Billy Jay Stein and Chris Petti for Strange Cranium Productions

Associate Scenic Designer    Mike Kaukl

Associate Costume Designer    Martín Lara Avila

Associate Lighting Designer    Joel Britt

Associate Sound Designer    Russell Godwin

Associate Video Designer    Elizabeth Barrett

Casting Associate    Spencer Gualdoni, CSA

Assistant Scenic Designer  Tzu Yu Su 

Scenic Design Assistant  Muting Fan

Assistant Lighting Designer    Michael Crevoisier

Onsite Animator    Nitsan Scharf

Sub Conductor    Lyndon Pugeda 

Medical Consultant    Reel Medical Consulting

Speech Consultant    Andrea Caban

Dance Captain    Wren Rivera*

Community Building Advocate    Ann C. James

Production Assistant    Jamie Boyd

Script Production Assistant    Sarah Kaplan

Music Assistant    Robert Bednar

MUSICAL NUMBERS

(subject to change)

SIMON LAMAR’S HEART

KEEP UP

WON’T EVER LET YOU GO

THE GOLDFINCH

QUICKSAND

GONE IN THE MORNING

RIGHT NOW

DAWN PATROL

STRIKE THE MATCH

NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE

A LIFE FOR A LIFE

DRIFT AWAY

TOO YOUNG

KEEP UP (REMIX)

MARIANNE’S DREAM

MEND THE LIVING

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Melanie Cruz, Dr. Michael Madani, Dr. Theodore Chan, Dr. Philip Weissbrod, 

Dr. Steven Uliana, Dr. Daniel Cates, Wilmar Flores, Kristin Waller-Donovan

and all the wonderful folks at UC San Diego Health

Liz Carlson  •  Denise Hasson  •  Lynn Spector

On the Rialto  •  Alchemy Production Group  •  And That's Showbiz 

The Fourth Act  •  Junkyard Dog Productions  •  Heart Chase Developmental LLC

CONTENT GUIDANCE

• The Heart follows the story of a young man’s heart on its way to a new recipient through organ donation. Much of the story is set in hospital spaces. It is a fast-paced, thoughtful and sensitive exploration of life and death, sorrow and hope, and while delving into emotional themes, it’s ultimately uplifting. 

• Stage effects include water-based fog and haze, bright lights that strobe/flash, the use of fake cigarettes and loud music. Patrons sensitive to loud music are welcome to pick up complimentary ear plugs from the Access table in the lobby. 

• This show is recommended for ages 12 and up. Read about our age recommendations here. 

• We understand sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have any questions about content or stage effects, please get in touch with our Patron Services team at boxoffice@ljp.org or (858) 550-1010 and we’ll be happy to give you more info.

	* Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. The theatre operates under an agreement between League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association.
	The Director is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.
	This theatre operates under an agreement between League of Resident Theatres and United Scenic Artists, Local USA-829 of the IATSE.
	This theatre operates under an agreement between La Jolla Playhouse and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 122.
	La Jolla Playhouse is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT) and a constituent of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national service organization for the nonprofit professional theatre.
‡	UC San Diego M.F.A. Candidates in residence at La Jolla Playhouse