I created the script for Date of Birth using verbatim transcriptions of recordings made in the delivery room when my sister had her first baby. Niko was born in November of 2005 and three months later he was the subject of this Open Circle Theater production.
Conceived and Directed by John Kaufmann
Assistant Director: Ellie McKay Set Design: Jenny Anderson
Light design: Jason Meininger Sound Design: Larry A. Ryan
Costume Design: Mandy Mueller Props: Allie Gerlach
Featured Actors: Aaron Allshouse, Mark Boeker, Rachel Hynes, Kate Kraay, Tina LaPadula, JenRenee Paulson, Mike Pham
Date of Birth
2-19-06
Miguel, Dorothy and Gina in the real delivery room in Sacramento
Singing along to Barry Manilow
Publicity still for
Date of Birth
Getting blood drawn while reading from Pooh
1 of 63 pushes