The Looking Glass
written by Edith Wharton
adapted by Elaine Smith*
In August 2013, The Wharton Salon (Catherine Taylor-Williams, artistic director) produced Two By Wharton, an evening of two one-acts adapted from the
short stories of Edith Wharton. The Quicksand, adapted by Alison Ragland, with Ariel Bock,** Wesley Cooper and Ava Lindenmaier,
directed by Catherine Taylor-Williams, opened the evening. The Looking Glass, one of Wharton's ghost stories from her later works, comprised the second act of this
production.
Directed by Daniela Varon and featuring Jane Nichols.
Set design: Travis George.
Costume design: Arthur Oliver.
Lights/Technical Director: Maia Robbins-Zust.
Original Music/Sound Design: Alexander Sovronsky.
Production Stage Manager: Jamie Steffan.
Assistant Stage Manager: Elena Faviero
Special thanks to The Mount, Susan Wissler, Executive Director. It was a
privilege to be produced on the grounds of Edith Wharton's beautiful Berkshire home.
To see production stills, click here.
To see reviews, click here.
Photo: Jane Nichols as Cora Atlee, © Kevin Sprague, Studio Two
* The Looking Glass performed by permission of the Estate of Edith Wharton and the Watkins/Loomis Agency
** member AEA
