The Hasty Heart
By John Patrick
July 31 - August 31, 2003
Bathhouse Theatre
"-- Sorrow
is born in the hasty heart..."
-- Old Adage
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A scene from Act 3 of ReAct's The Hasty Heart.
Photo: David Hsieh.
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The Program
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The Setting
A temporary British Army Hospital in Burma, 1944.
ACT 1
Early morning.
ACT 2
Scene 1: Two weeks later.
Scene 2: A few nights later.
ACT 3
Scene 1: The next day.
Scene 2: The following morning.
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The Hasty Heart
was first produced at the Hudson Theatre, New York, January 3, 1945.
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Production Notes
Director's Notes
I first read The Hasty Heart back in 1983
and it remains one of my favorite American classics.
John Patrick's poignant story, inspired by his
experiences as an ambulance driver in Burma during
World War II, has pleased audiences fo nearly
sixty years, and we're delighted to bring it back
to Seattle.
The themes in this touching and tender tale still
resonate, particularly in light of recent world
events. Tragically for Lachie, it would take medical
science a decade after this play was written to
achieve the first successful kidney transplant
and nearly another fifteen years after that before
the advent of kidney dialysis. And although uermic
poisoning is no longer a serious issue today,
tragically for us, humanity has certainly no shortage
of other diseases and ailments to contend with...not
to mention the "nasty business" of war. We hope
that you enjoyed our production and live your
life to the fullest as long as you can.
--David Hsieh, Director of The Hasty Heart
"Everything I needed to know I learned from THE HASTY HEART"
- It is better to give than to receive.
- Share yourself with your fellow man, we'll all be the richer for it.
- Be careful.
- Don't run from a challenge.
- Loneliness can be dreadful.
- If something is worth having, it's worth sticking your neck out for.
- Don't value your friends lightly.
- Live life to the fullest.
- Don't wear shoes without socks, you'll get corns.
- Invest in real estate.
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ReAct's The Hasty Heart
was presented by special arrangement with DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.
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The cast in the final scene
of ReAct's The Hasty Heart.
Photo: David Hsieh.
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The cast photo of ReAct's
The Hasty Heart.
Photo: David Hsieh.
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Special Thanks To...
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Ed Apelo & Andrew Darpino for donated props
Joseph Boling for loaned props
Vanessa DeWolf for loaned costumes and props
Angela DiMarco for loaned props
Elliott Bay Book Company for production support
George Paul Glanzman for production support
Lorna Hee for production support
Catherine Kettrick for loaned props
T.J. Langley for production support
Rob MacGregor for loaned props
James McLamb for donated props
Amena Mulowki & Angola African Arts for donated props
Eric Newman for loaned props
The Newmark for rehearsal space
North Channel Kilts for loaned costume peices
Northwest Asian American Theatre for loaned set pieces
Shirley Oliver for production consulting and props
Louise Penberthy for loaned props
Floyd Reichman for donated props
Kristen Reid for donated props
Seattle Public Theatre for loaned set peices
Roger Tang for loaned props and production support
Edward Tonai for donated prop food and props
UW School of drama for production support
Melanie White & Nick Rempel for donated props
Stewart A. Williams for donated graphic design services
Rick Wong & Rk Productions for videography
Joseph Yang for production support
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