July 24, 2018 to July 28, 2018
Directed by Chris Davies and John Freeman
All My Sons is based upon a true story, which Arthur Miller's mother-in-law pointed out in a newspaper.
The story described how in 1941–43 the Curtiss-Wright Aeronautical Corporation based in Ohio had conspired with army inspection officers to approve defective aircraft engines destined for military use.
From 1941 to 1943, the factory in Lockland, Ohio produced aircraft engines under wartime contract destined for installation in U.S. Army Air Force aircraft. In addition to demanding a high volume of engines, officials also insisted on high quality levels. This resulted in a significant percentage of engines not meeting standards. These defective engines were nevertheless approved by inspectors for shipment and installation in U.S. military aircraft.
After investigation, it was later revealed that company officials in Lockland had conspired with civilian technical advisers and Army inspection officers to approve substandard or defective engines for military use.
Those involved were charged with neglect of duty, conspiracy, and giving false testimony in a general court martial. All were later convicted of neglect of duty, ultimately with prison sentences for some of those involved.
Cast
Joe Keller....................................................................Mike Asprey
Jim Bayliss..............................................................Paul Makinson
Frank Lubey.....................................................................Rick Law
Sue Bayliss.............................................................Julie Campbell
Lydia Lubey................................................................Claire Wade
Chris Keller................................................................Simon Paget
Kate Keller....................................................................Suzi Illston
Anne Deever.........................................................Sophie Paulden
George Deever........................................................John Freeman
Crew
Stage Manager......................................................................Janet Townes
Props............................................................................Emma Tocker-Booth
Costume.................................................................................John Freeman
Continuity...............................................................................Linda Cheshire
Lighting.....................................................................................Steve Cooper
Sound........................................Steve Cooper, Chris Davies, John Freeman
Set Design.........................................................John Freeman, Chris Davies
Set Construction.......Martin Illston, Mike Asprey, Steve Cooper, Rob Nelson
Front of House............................................................................Martin Illston
Publicity..............Chris Davies, Steve Orme, Emily Freeman, Stuart Mourton
Programme & Poster..................Steve Cooper, John Freeman, Steve Orme
