The Road to Mecca

The Road to Mecca tells the story of an eccentric elderly artist facing mounting pressure to abandon her independent life for a church retirement home. Out of desperation, she calls upon her only confidant, a fiery young teacher from Cape Town. When the village minister arrives to coax out her decision, the three enter a blazing showdown that pits conformity against free expression… faith in community against faith in oneself. Set against the charged backdrop of South African apartheid, The Road to Mecca is a beautifully crafted tribute to the artist’s indomitable spirit. The production starred Rosemary Harris, Jim Dale and Carla Gugino.

Type

Genre

Play

Year

2011

Venue

Roundabout Theatre Company at the American Airlines Theatre, New York, NY

Director

Gordon Edelstein

Playwright

Athol Fugard

Set Designer

Michael Yeargan

Lighting Designer

Peter Kaczorowski

Sound Designer

John Gromada

Wig/Hair Designer

Paul Huntley

Associate/Assistant

Marina Reti

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The Road to Mecca American Airlines Theatre Cast List: Rosemary Harris Carla Gugino Jim Dale Production Credits: Gordon Edelstein (Direction) Michael Yeargan (Scenic Design) Susan Hilferty (Costume Design) Peter Kaczorowski (Lighting Design) John Gromada (Original Music and Sound Design) Other Credits: Written by: Athol Fugard

Photography By

Joan Marcus