Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
by Edward Albee
Directed by: Sarah Roth
Performances: July 18, 19, 20(m), 24, 25, 26, 2025

Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a play that explores the complex and dysfunctional relationship between a middle-aged couple, George and Martha. They invite a younger couple, Nick and Honey, over for drinks, and as the night progresses, the interactions between the characters reveal deep-seated resentments, secrets, and illusions, leading to emotional and psychological turmoil. The play delves into themes of illusion versus reality, the breakdown of communication, and the destructive nature of societal expectations.
Content warning: Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? contains intense and explicit language, as well as themes of emotional manipulation, verbal abuse, and psychological distress. The play explores complex, often disturbing aspects of relationships, including marital conflict, disillusionment, and deep personal trauma. Viewers should be prepared for heavy emotional content and challenging interactions between characters.
Director
Sarah Roth made her directorial debut in 2023 with Moonglow. She started her ACT career costuming The Rocky Horror
Show in 2005, and has since had many roles including the Cook in Clue, Sylvia in Sylvia, Sister Rita in The Runner Stumbles, ensemble in Pippin, Bet in Oliver!, and Tweedle Dee in Alice in Wonderland. She was Assistant Director for Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, stage managed Fly Babies and Dracula, and was lead costumer for Mamma Mia, Annie, and many other shows. Sarah is also the current costume room manager for ACT. She lives in Albany with her childhood best friend. Sarah works in accounting for Power Auto Inc. Her hobbies include theater, hanging out with her sister and nephew, and playing Animal Crossing.
Director’s email: waovw2025@gmail.com
Cast of Characters
George : Robert Henry
Martha: Diane Cooper
Nick: Nathan Greensweight
Honey: Gray Galaway