Enjoy a pictorial journey through the evolution of "Mr. Toole!"

59 E 59 Production with Articulate Theatre Company

"Mr. Toole" was produced by Lagniappe Productions and Articulate Theatre Company at 59E59 Theatres in Feb/March 2020. It was written by Vivian Neuwirth, and directed by Cat Parker, Tekla Gaughn was the assistant director. "Mr. Toole" starred Ryan Spahn, Linda Purl, Julia Randall, Stephen Schnetzer, Thomas G. Waites and John Ingle. It was designed by George Allison (Set/Video), Kia Rogers (Lighting), Angela Harner (Costumes), Morry Campbell (Sound) and Charley Layton (Dialect). Stage Management was John Concannon and Courtney Ferraro Smith.
Photos courtesy of Ken Howard Photography

Writers At Large - New York City, July 2017

Writers at Large hosted a revised reading of Mr. Toole. Wonderful performances by Lou Liberatore, Laura Butler, Josh Mendelow, Stephen Schnetzer, Linda Purl, and John Ingle at The Lambs Club.


Tennessee Williams Festival - New Orleans, March 2017

The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival returns to the historic French Quarter every year for a celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams. And this year we were invited to showcase Mr. Toole! Afterwards, there was a talkback with the Literary Liaison for the Festival, David Johnson, who interviewed the incredible Kenneth Holditch about his time with Thelma Toole (John Kennedy Toole's mother) and his knowledge of the life and times of NOLA then. We also had a Q & A with playwright Vivian Neuwirth.

MITF Award Show - New York City, October 2016

The Midtown International Theatre Festival held its annual awards ceremony December 15th, 2016. Mr. Toole was nominated for TEN awards, including Best Playwriting, and brought home THREE! Many congratulations go out to George Allison for receiving Outstanding Set Design as well as Outstanding Sound Design (with Eric Siegel). Kia Rogers won Outstanding Lighting Design! To top it all off, we got the chance to showcase a scene from the play! Congratulations Brenda Currin and Laura Butler for your extraordinary performances!

MITF Production Photos - New York City, June 2016

Mr. Toole had its World Premiere at The Midtown International Theatre Festival on July 21, 2016. Set against the backdrop of New Orleans, this play is a deeply personal reflection on the life of John Kennedy Toole, author of the Pulitzer Prize Winning novel, “A Confederacy of Dunces.” Cast included Laura Butler, Brenda Currin, Todd D'Amour, Lou Liberatore, John Ingle, and Richard Vernon. 

Estrogenius "In Development" Rehearsals & Staged Readings - New York City, May 2016

Mr. Toole, written by Vivian Neuwirth and directed by Vincent Marano, was expanded into a new full length play, including new characters. Participants include Laura Butler, Josh Mendelow, Richard Vernon, Lisa Pelikan, Robert Meksin, and James Armstrong.

Estrogenius One-Act Performance and Award Photos - New York City, March 2014

Mr. Toole, written by Vivian Neuwirth and directed by Kristin McCarthy Parker was originally a one act that was presented in the Estrogenius 2014 Short Play Festival, where it won awards for Best Play and Best Playwriting. Participants include Laura Butler, Josh Mendelow, Richard Vernon, Lisa Pelikan.
[photo credit:  Isaiah Tanenbaum: Theatrical Photography & Design. See him on his Facebook page.