THE HEIRESS
By Ruth and Augustus Goetz
Suggested by the Henry James Novel Washington Square
Starring
Richard Chamberlain
Heather Tom
and
Julia Duffy
Directed By Dámaso Rodriguez
An American Classic
April 24 – May 20, 2012 (Opens April 29)
Catherine Sloper, who stands to inherit a fortune from her ailing
physician father, is a plain-looking young woman living under his
malevolent scrutiny, as well as his well-meaning but cold-hearted
demeanor. Dr. Sloper disapproves of Catherine's passionate suitor Morris
Townsend, certain that the penniless young man has proposed marriage to
win Catherine's inheritance. Catherine's too much in love to consider
this potential betrayal, and when circumstances lead her to misinterpret
Morris's intentions, THE HEIRESS reaches an unforgettable conclusion
that brilliantly supports the richly psychological nuance brought to the
preceding romance.
