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Completed by the author less than a month after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, The Skin of our Teeth (1942) broke from established theatrical conventions and walked off with the 1943 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Combining farce, burlesque, and satire, and elements of the comic more...

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George Abbott, a legendary figure in American theater, was an actor in the cast of *The Skin of Our Teeth*, showcasing his multifaceted talent early in his illustrious career that spanned over seven decades. more...

Emily Elizabeth Cobb, a native of Bucks County, PA, who performed in "The Skin of Our Teeth," is a dedicated theater enthusiast currently honing her craft as a theater performance major and dance minor at Wagner College in New York. more...

Heller Halliday, known for her role in the 1955 production of Peter Pan, was part of the cast of The Skin of Our Teeth, showcasing her versatile acting talent in past theatrical endeavors. more...

Frances Sternhagen made her Broadway debut in 1955 as Miss T. Muse in *The Skin of Our Teeth*, marking the beginning of a distinguished career that would later earn her two Tony Awards and an Obie Award for Lifetime Achievement. more...

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Lester Polakov Scenic Designer
Helene Pons Costume Designer
Alan Schneider Director

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