Based on the 1997 documentary film of the same name, Hands on a Hardbody garnered three Tony Award nominations, and features a brilliant score from Amanda Green and Trey Anastasio (front man for the band Phish), along with a masterful story by Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright (I Am My Own Wife, Grey Gardens). For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. Inspired by true events, and infused with a "fresh roots-rock vibe," this is the hilarious, hard-fought contest where only one winner can drive away with the American dream. Featuring a catchy combination of blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and country songs, Hands on a Hardbody is a peek into the lives of everyday, ordinary Americans, struggling to survive against the backdrop of a broken and beaten working middle class.
Cast and Creative Team for Hands on A Hardbody at Ensemble Theatre CIncinnati
Ronald McCowan: Geoffrey Warren Barnes II
Frank Nugent: Michael G. Bath
Greg Wilhote: Michael Gerard Carr
Benny Perkins: Charlie Clark
Jesus Peña: Jordan De Leon
Heather Stovall: Denise Devlin
JD Drew: Phil Fiorini
Cindy Barnes: Annie Fitzpatrick
Don Curtis/Dr. Stokes: Michael Flannery
Janis Curtis: Deb G. Girdler
Norma Valverde: Sara Mackie
Chris Alvaro: Dallas Padoven
Mike Ferris: Michael Shawn Starks
Kelli Mangrum: Brooke Steele
Virginia Drew: Kate Wilford
Frank Nugent: Michael G. Bath
Greg Wilhote: Michael Gerard Carr
Benny Perkins: Charlie Clark
Jesus Peña: Jordan De Leon
Heather Stovall: Denise Devlin
JD Drew: Phil Fiorini
Cindy Barnes: Annie Fitzpatrick
Don Curtis/Dr. Stokes: Michael Flannery
Janis Curtis: Deb G. Girdler
Norma Valverde: Sara Mackie
Chris Alvaro: Dallas Padoven
Mike Ferris: Michael Shawn Starks
Kelli Mangrum: Brooke Steele
Virginia Drew: Kate Wilford
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