CONSCIENCE at Portland Stage

Dates: (9/25/2024 - 10/13/2024 )

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Portland Stage

Portland Stage presents the story of trailblazing Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith in a new play that explores her stand against McCarthyism. Written by Joe DiPietro, the production is directed by Lisa DiFranza and features Kate Udall as Margaret Chase Smith, Liam Craig as Joe McCarthy, and Isabelle Van Vleet as Jean Kerr. The play captures themes of women's roles in politics and the importance of truth in the face of demagoguery, reflecting on a pivotal moment in American history. This timely production runs from September 25 to October 13, 2024.

Cast and Creative team for CONSCIENCE at Portland Stage

Cast

Kate Udall

Margaret Chase Smith

Liam Craig

Senator Joe McCarthy

John Maddaloni

William Lewis, Jr.

Isabelle Van Vleet

Jean Kerr

Creative Team

Lisa DiFranza

Director

Germán Cárdenas Alaminos

Scenic Designer

Julie McMurry

Costume Designer

Marie Yokoyama

Lighting Designer

Seth Asa Sengel

Sound Designer

Myles Hatch

Stage Manager

Erin Elizabeth

Marketing Director

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