Oleanna
Oleanna, a two-character play by David Mamet, details the power struggle between a university professor and one of his female students, who accuses him of sexual exploitation and spoils his chances of being accorded tenure. Since it premiered in 1992, this brilliant play has ignited audiences and provoked passionate controversy.
Hirschfield Productions was involved in the 2009 revival of Oleanna, which opened in Broadway’s John Golden Theatre in October 2009. Julia Stiles played the role of Carol and Bill Pullman co-starred as John. Broadway veteran Doug Hughes directed.
For more photos and videos featuring the cast, please take a look at the official Oleanna website. Elie Hirschfeld was an investor in the project.
Oleanna Reviews
BroadwayWorld.com cheered Oleanna as making “an instantly incendiary debut” as “one of the most provocative dramas of our time,” in addition to citing critical acclaim regarding the new production as a play that “hasn't lost any of its bite, power or relevance, noting the intense post-show conversations that continue to erupt nightly.”
In Variety, Bob Verini raved, "brilliant acting and Doug Hughes' canny helming fully animate David Mamet's galvanic play. Stiles is superb, achieving increasing majesty with each uppercut. Pullman is a revelation. His horrified stagger is one of the spellbinding emotional exhibitions of this theatrical year."
The Wall Street Journal exclaimed, "Enthralling! Oleanna packs a knockdown punch!”
The New York Times dubbed Oleanna, “The ultimate he-said/she-said drama!”
