The Skin of Our Teeth
by Thornton Wilder | Directed by Robert Hupp
Maggie and George have been married 5,000 years. George invented the wheel, and together with their family, they triumph over seemingly insurmountable challenges - the Ice Age, mammoths and dinosaurs, the Big Flood and a World War. Uplifting, funny and a perfect play for our times.
Outdoors at The Marydell Center | October 1 - October 16, 2022
Did you know? The Skin of Our Teeth is produced in time for Thornton Wilder’s 125th birthday celebration.
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Although Thornton Wilder died in 1975, it was not until the new century that key archival holdings, notably records held by Wilder's attorneys, dramatic agents and family members, became available and could be consulted by those wishing to build up a full, accurate picture of Wilder’s life and work.
Two volumes have been written since the full archive has been open and the Wilder Family highly recommends them to directors, dramaturgs, actors and members of the production team. They are excellent resources, providing background and context for the Play:
Thornton Wilder: A Life (2012) by Penelope Niven. The first definitive biography of Thornton Wilder, published by Harper Collins.
The Selected Letters of Thornton Wider (2008) edited by Robin G. Wilder and Jackson R. Bryer. A sampling of some of Wilder’s thousands of letters together with important biographical material.
Additional approved resources are listed below, providing further information about Wilder’s work; the correct places to approach for reprint rights for photographs, extracts from Wilder’s novels, plays and letters; plus ways to connect with Wilder experts and fans across the world. Theatre teams will find they are a great help in creating interesting and accurate programme notes and press releases.
Official website of Thornton Wilder – www.thorntonwilder.com. Contact: Rosey Strub rosey@thorntonwilder.com
Website of the Thornton Wilder Society – www.twildersociety.org
The Barbara Hogenson Agency. Wilder’s Literary Agent able to grant reprint permissions for Wilder’s novels and plays. Contact: Barbara Hogenson bhogenson@aol.com
Beinecke Library at Yale University – www.beinecke.library.yale.edu. Holder of the Thornton Wilder archive, including many rare papers, letters and photographs. Contact: Melissa Barton, Curator, Prose and Drama Melissa.barton@yale.edu.
Harper Collins Publishers – www.harpercollins.com. For published editions of Wilder’s novels and full length plays as well as the reference books listed above. Contact: Sofia Groopman, Assistant Editor Sofia.Groopman@harpercollins.com
Concord Theatricals – www.concordtheatricals.com. For acting editions of Wilders plays.