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Mare Winningham to Depart Duncan Sheik’s Whisper House February 7

Mare Winningham
(© Cliff Lipson)
Mare Winningham
(© Cliff Lipson)

Emmy Award winner Mare Winningham will play her last performance in Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow’s Whisper House at The Old Globe Theatre on February 7. The actress will be leaving the production early because of scheduling reasons. Celeste Ciulla will assume the role beginning February 9. Directed by Peter Askin, Whisper House continues through February 21.

Set in 1942 at the height of World War II, Whisper House is the story of an 11-year-old boy, Christopher, who lives with his Aunt Lilly in a haunted New England lighthouse following the death of his father. All of the songs in the musical are performed by the ghosts, played by David Poe and Holly Brook. The company also features Arthur Acuña (Yasuhiro), Kevin Hoffman (Lieutenant Rando), Ted Koch (Charles), and A.J. Foggiano (Christopher).

The creative team includes Jason Hart (musical direction), Michael Schweikardt (scenic design), Jenny Mannis (costume design), Matt Richards (lighting design), and Dan Moses Schreier (sound design).

For further information, visit www.theoldglobe.org.