The Ostrich is a world premiere dark comedy that reimagines the arrival of Orville and Wilbur Wright in modern-day Ostrich, Indiana, where their attempt to build an airstrip is complicated by local interests. The story centers on Chuck, a farmer, and his sister, the mayor, as they navigate the intersection of technological progress and their attachment to their community. Directed by Eileen Tull and written by Wendy A. Schmidt, the performance immerses the audience in the action within an ostrich-themed bed and breakfast. The cast includes Jorge Salas as Chuck, Pete Wood as Orville Wright, and Donaldson Cardenas as Wilbur Wright, highlighting the human cost of invention in a quirky and engaging setting.
Cast and Creative Team for The Ostrich at The Terror Cottas
Cast
Jorge Salas
Chuck
Ted Dayton
U/S Wilbur and Hasty
Debra FitzGerald
U/S Incandescence and Gidgitomy
Paul Kaufmann
U/S Chuck and Orville
Jonathan Crabtree
Hasty/ensemble
Ellen Adalaide
Gidgitomy/ensemble
Donaldson Cardenas
Wilbur Wright
Pete Wood
Orville Wright
Shellie DiSalvo
Ensemble
Creative Team
Eileen Tull
Director
Sallie Anne Young
Stage Manager
Mary Aurora Moore
Properties Designer
Mary Aurora Moore
Set Designer
Annie A.
Costume Designer
Daniel “Taz” Stahlnecker
Assistant Director
Lou McNaughton
Assistant Stage Manager
Wendy A. Schmidt
Playwright
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