Yes, books are dangerous. They should be dangerous–they contain ideas.”–Pete Hautman
The Forward Theatre Company of Madison, Wisconsin first performed this series of monologues written mostly by those in the area on the subject of banned books from various points of view. Banned books included range from “James and the Giant Peach” to “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”. Permission has been given for ISU students to include their monologues on the subject as well. This production opens on the Friday of National Banned Books Week.
September 29 and 30, October 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m.; October 1 and 8 at 2 p.m. – Fisher Theater, Ames
Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11. Season tickets on sale beginning August 28, single tickets available beginning September 11 through the Iowa State Center Ticket Office in Stephens Auditorium and TicketMaster. Tickets are also available at the door.
Cast
Sergio, “Laffs with Two Fs” – Noah Allyn
Grace, “Kurt Vonnegut Took a Grape from My Hand” – Stacy Brothers
Woman, “The New Technology” – Erin Gilligan
Young Mother, “No Dying” – Amanda Gray
Reporter, “On Toronto” – Emily Heckle
Actor, “{redacted}” – Denisha Johnson
Mr. Berman, “Singed” – Nolan Kratky
Old Man, “Cuban Poetry” – Greg Millar
Vanessa, “The Power” – Alyson O’Hara
Mervyn Griffith-Jones, “That Blasted Trial” – Gary Roberts
Librarian, “Bad Librarian” – Ellie Seaton
Harold, “The Shameshifter” – Zachary Smith
Girl, “Where We Are” – Audrey Susai
A Book, “Starship Troopers” – Hayden Walker
Rose, “Renegades” – Rosie Zbaracki
Creative Team
Director – Amanda Petefish-Schrag
Scenic Designer – Rob Sunderman
Costume Designer – Kelly Marie Schaefer
Lighting/Sound Designer – Jim Trenberth
Technical Director – Natalie Hining
Scene Shop Assistants – Nolan Clemons, Simon Duster, Mitchell Finger, Joseph Ulven, Tyler Tomaszkiewicz
Charge Artist – Sarah R. Bennett
Scenic Artist – Abigail Morgan
Lighting Assistants – Caleb Davidson, Jared Rickard, Davis Vande Steeg
Props Master – Rebel Clodi
Props Assistants – Merideth Raine, Amy Taylor
Costume Shop Supervisor – Doris Nash
Costume Shop Assistants – Erin Connor, Christine Henke-Stoneberger, Sarah Henrich, Lydia Loya, Carolyn Schar
Stage Manager – Rachel Henderson
Assistant Stage Manager – Brianna Derrick
Light Board – Claire Cunningham
Sound Board – Thomas Mack
Wardrobe – Morgan Foley, Sarah Henrich, Samuel Elliott-Rude
Stagehand – Francesca Geis
Photography – Nancy Thompson and James Tener
Poster Art – Andrew Kille Smith
Poster Design – Mary Bendgen
Secretary/Internet Site Coordinator – Liese VanderBroek
Office Assistants – Jacob Campen, Adam Millsap
Publicity
Poster by Mary Bendgen
