Demons

Robert Brustein’s free adaptation of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus, set in modern times. In Demons, Faustus has become Peter Proud, a bored Professor of Christian Morals at Harvard Divinity School, who becomes obsessed with the supernatural world. This adaptation also adds a new section to the play, complete with a new motive behind Proud’s quest for knowledge: the desire to resurrect his late wife. An American Repertory Theatre co-production.

An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring:

Richard Benjamin as Peter Proud

Raymond Fox as First Student

Jonathan Fried as David Wagner

Jeremy Geidt as Alftedo ‘Fredo’ Sandiaao

Timothy Karcher as Cornelius

John Lathan as Rapper

Paula Prentiss as Laura Proud

Matthew Rauch as Second Student

Mark Zeisler as Victor

Directed by Ron Daniels. Recorded before a live audience at the Guest Quarters Suite Hotel, Waltham in February of 1993.