Working co-creator Stephen Schwartz gives you a look at the show and shares his thoughts on the show's exciting new songs. This beloved musical, based on the writings of Pulitzer Prize–winning author and celebrated radio personality Studs Terkel, remains a witty and unusually timely commentary on how work defines one’s self-worth and connection to community. This musical exploration of people’s feelings about their day-to-day existence features characters from all walks of life, ranging from trucker to housewife, waitress to corporate executive, fireman to schoolteacher—26 in all. All of their songs, in which they describe their daily routines and discuss their hopes and aspirations, are true stories derived from Terkel’s interviews with actual members of the workforce. Working paints a vivid and original portrait of the American landscape. March 7 – April 12, 2009 at The Old Globe Based on the book by Studs Turkel Adapted by Steven Schwartz Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, James Taylor, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Micki Grant, Mary Rodgers, Craig Carnelia, Susan Birkenhead, Matt Landers and Graciela Daniele The cast of Working features Adam Monley (Man #1), Nehal Joshi (Man #2), Wayne Duvall (Man #3), Marie-France Arcilla (Woman #1), Danielle Lee Greaves (Woman #2), and Donna Lynne Champlin (Woman #3). The creative team includes Gordon Greenberg (Director), Joshua Rhodes (Choreographer), Mark Hartman (Musical Director/Conductor), Alex Lacamoire (Orchestrator), Beowulf Boritt (Scenic Design), Mattie Ullrich (Costume Design), Jeff Croiter (Lighting Design), Tony Smolenski IV (Sound Design), Aaron Rhyne (Projection Designer), and Dan Rosokoff (Stage Manager).