HFC Presents: The Kentucky Cycle/part One

Production Information

Written by: Robert Schenkkan
Directed by: Gerry Dzuiblinski, Christopher Bremer and Brian Tarasiewicz

Cast

Playlet One “Masters of the Trade”

• Earl Todd: a Scottish trapper: Ryan Metcalf
• Michael Rowen, an Irish indentured servant: David Kowalczyk
• Sam, a Virginian Farmer: Jerry Jarvis
• Taskwan, a Cherokee: Steffan Dziczek
• Dragging Canoe, a Cherokee: Ben Szilagy
• Cherokee Warriors: Eric Green, Jason Rooker

Playlet Two “The Courtship of the Morningstar”

• Michael Rowen: David Kowalczyk
• Morning Star, a Cherokee: Tess Ulrey
• Double for Morning Star: Rachel Porter

Playlet Three “The Homecoming”

• Patrick Rowen, Michael’s son: Eric Green
• Rebecca Talbert, a neighbor: Rachel Porter
• Star Rowen: Tess Ulrey
• Michael Rowen: David Kowalchyk
• Joe Talbert, Rebecca’s Father: Jason Enright
• Sallie, a slave: Devona Moore

Playlet Four “Ties that Bind”

• Patrick Rowen: Eric Green
• Ezekiel (Zeke) Rowen, his son: Ben Szilagy
• Zachariah (Zach) Rowen, his son: Jason Rooker
• Sallie Biggs, a slave: Devona Moore
• Jessie Biggs, Sallie’s son, also a slave: Christopher Hogan
• Judge Jim Goddard, Circuit court judge: Ryan Metcalf
• Deputy Grey, a court deputy: James Piche
• Deputy O’ Sullivan: Marino Murad
• Jeremiah: Jerry Jarvis
• Star: Tess Ulrey

Playlet Five “God's Great Supper”

• Jed Rowen: Ryan Metcalf
• Ezekiel Rowen, Jed’s Father: Ben Szilagy
• Patrick Rowen, Jed’s Grandfather: Eric Green
• Joleen Rowen, Jed’s Mother: Joanne Robertson
• Richard Talbert, landowner, son of Jeremiah Talbert: Steffan Dziczek
• Randall Talbert, Richard’s only son: Gwen Ulrey
• Rose Ann Talbert, Richard’s daughter: Jane Ulrey
• Julie Ann Talbert, Richard’s daughter: Kelcie Bourquin
• First Sharecropper: David Kowalchyk
• Second Sharecropper: Jason Rooker
• Talbert’s House Negro: Christopher Hogan
• Talbert’s Soldiers: Marino Murad, Brian Tarasiewicz
• Union Colonel: Jason Enright
• First Rebel: Eric Green
• Second Rebel: Gerry Dzublinski
• Boatman: James Piche
• Tommy Nolan: Jason Rooker
• Carl Dawkins: David Kowalchyk
• Gus Slocum: Eric Green
• William Clarke Quantrill: Jerry Jarvis
• First Union Soldier: Brian Tarasiewicz
• Second Union Soldier: Gerry Dzublinski Civilian Prisoners: James Piche, Laura McCallum, Michelina, Risbeck Sam Jackson: Brian Tarasiewicz
• Edward Hayes: Marino Murad
• Townspeople and Mourners:
• Kelcie Bourquin
• Gerry Dzublinski
• Jason Enright
• Amy Gray
• Laura McCallum
• James Piche
• Michelina Risbek
• Rachel Porter
• Tess Ulrey
• Jane Ulrey

Production Staff

• Director and Technical Director: Gerry Dzublinski
• Scenic Designer: Gerry Dzublinski
• Lighting Designer and Shop Foreman: Chris Bremer
• Costume Designer and Chief Costumer: Judy Fletcher
• Sound Designer and Operator: Alex Carr
• Properties Designer: Jason Enright
• Weapon Properties Designer: Jerry Jarvis
• Fight Choreography and Fight Captain: James Piche
• Rehearsal Stage Manager: Rachel Porter
• Production Manager: Brian Tarasiewicz
• Production Stage Manager: Rita Marie Gross
• Light Board Operator: Kate Ulrey
• Deck Captain: Tess Ulrey
• Properties Manager: Amy Gray
• House Managers: Gerry Dzublinski, Kate Ulrey
• Box Office Managers: Mike Cochran, Sean Robertson
• Costume Managers: Devona Moore, Laura McCallum Armorers: Jerry Jarvis, Jason Rooker Wigs: Steffan Dziczek, Joanne Robertson Electricians: David Kowalchyk, Jason Enright, Amy Gray, Devona Moore, Brian Tarasiewicz
• Carpenters and Painters: Jeff Holste, Cast and Crew
• Publicity Coordinator: Gerry Dzublinski
• Program: Anne Calahan
• Work Study: Aundrey Hubbard