show dates: December 6th - 8th & 13th - 15th

By Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee

Inherit the Wind is based upon the real life “Scopes Monkey Trial” of 1925 in Dayton TN. The town prosecuted a high school teacher for teaching evolution, which was against the law in TN until 1967. It is the story of the struggle to uphold freedom of thought and the right to teach and to learn. First staged in 1955, it remains relevant today. As the playwrights noted, “It might have been yesterday. It could be tomorrow.” The large cast has something for everyone - dramatic starring roles, as well as fun, small character parts. Although it’s about a serious subject, there are many moments of comedy as well.

Cast List:

Matthew Brady: Kris Johnson

Hellie Drummond: Betsy Sherman

Reverend Brown: Richard Shanley

Bert Cates: Isaac Besso

Rachel Brown: Katie Moffet

Hornbeck: Judith Mathison

Meeker: Eyanna Goins

Davenport: Augie Stevens

Judge: Tom Anastasio

Sarah Brady: Gina Jenkins

Hannah Blair: Drew Thoeni

Melinda McClain: Hilde Thoeni

Mr. Bannister: Martin Thoeni

Radio Man Easterbrook: Phike Boland

Mayor: Kristie Morrison

George Sillers: Matt Knapp

Jesse Dunlap: Brian Marcoux

Mrs. Krebbs: Jan Bailey

Mrs. Blair: Beth Carrier

Mrs. McClain: Perry Burnell

Sol Goodfellow: Dean Burnell

Elijah: Karin Shearer

Production Team:

Director:
Karin Shearer

Producer:
Jan Bailey

Lighting/Sound Design:
Kenneth Grenier