Writers Theatre presents Brian Friel’s Irish drama Translations, directed by Braden Abraham. Set in 1833 rural Ireland, the story unfolds as the arrival of British soldiers disrupts the local hedge school, sparking cultural and personal tensions amid the attempts to standardize Irish place names. The cast features Chloe Baldwin, Kevin Gudahl, Erik Hellman, and Tyler Meredith, among others, bringing to life a narrative that explores the complexities of language and communication. This production runs from April 3 to May 4, 2025.
Cast and Creative team for Translations at Writers Theatre
Cast
Kevin Gudahl
Hugh
Casey Hoekstra
Owen
Erik Hellman
Lieutenant Yolland
Chloe Baldwin
Bridget
Amanda Fink
Ensemble
Colin Covert
Ensemble
Jonathan Weir
Jimmy Jack
Julia Rowley
Sarah
Andrew Mueller
Manus
Tyler Meredith
Maire
Ian Maryfield
Doalty
Gregory Linington
Captain Lancey
Michael Holdring
Ensemble
Matt Martin
Ensemble
Scott Westerman
Ensemble
Creative Team
Zoe Jennings
Assistant Stage Manager
Andrew Boyce
Scenic Designer
Braden Abraham
Director
Janice Pytel
Costume Designer
Maximo Grano De Oro
Lighting Designer
Andre Pluess
Sound Designer
Eva Breneman
Dialect Coach
Bobby Kennedy
Dramaturg
Sheryl Williams
Intimacy Director
Ethan Karas
Assistant Director
Miranda Anderson
Stage Manager
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