2. The Visit by Frederich Durrenmatt Shepard Productions 1969 American International School New Delhi Photos by TAKA

3. A Word from the Director When Durrenmatt conceived of “The Visit”, he created an assuse of horror. Revenge is the motive. Death is the response. The characters are intense, they must run a gambit of emotions from joy to fear to calculating detachment. There can be no compromise for them. They are left with no other alternative. The setting of the play is rural. The time is contemporary. The tale, however, is endless. We produce “The Visit” for you. Think with us. Anticipate with us. And finally, enjoy with us also. Frank G. Shepard, Jr. “The Visit” was the last production by Mr. Shepard during his years at AIS.

4. The blind men and the policeman.

5. The townsfolk greets Claire Zachanassian

6. Claire in her sedan chair.

7. Claire on her balcony with Bobby, her bodyguard.

8. Anton’s serious talk with the Burgomaster.

9. The teacher and doctor with Claire.

10. Anton and Claire

15. Anton’s store

16. The Burgomaster drops in.

17. Anton’s family

18. Confrontation

19. The Cast Claire Tina Thuermer Bobby Bob Murphy Pedro Mike Short Max Ira Johnson 1st Blind Man Jeff Baird 2nd Blind Man Tim Brown Anton George Helffrich Frau Schill Cappy Frandeen Karl Schill Greg Anderson Ottilie Schill Kitty Thuermer Burgomaster Jim Laughlin Pastor Mark McDuffie Teacher Paul Reiger Doctor Tom Harms Policeman Terry Hahn Painter Taka Yamanouchi 1st Man Mark Freundel 2nd Man Jim Newberry 3rd Man Brian Grimm 4th Man Kent Olson 1st Woman Ellen Turner 2nd Woman Judy Newberry Frau Burgomaster Cheri Hahn Grandchildren 4th Grade Station Master Ben Shaw Conductor Rick Matson Reporter Kathy Maslowski Radio Reporter Sandy Green Camera Woman Gabrielle Beasley Truck Driver John Taylor Townspeople Kacey Gray - Tena Perelli Athlete Joe Harper The End