TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, an adaptation of Harper Lee's American classic, will play the Denver Center Theatre Company's Stage Theatre September 30-October 30 (opening night Thursday, October 6.) Tickets are on sale now, by calling 303.893.4100 or www.denvercenter.org.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is the story of Atticus Finch, an attorney in the segregated South of the 1930s, who courageously defends a black man accused of rape. Directed by Sabin Epstein with indelible characters and gripping suspense, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD examines the loss of innocence and acts of extraordinary personal courage in a time of fear.
The cast of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD includes DCTC veteran actors
John Hutton (A Midsummer Night's Dream, The House of the Spirits) as Atticus Finch,
Philip Pleasants (A Midsummer Night's Dream, A Christmas Carol) as Walter Cunningham/Judge Taylor,
Kathleen M. Brady (Superior Donuts, Dracula) as Mrs. Dubose and
Mike Hartman (Superior Donuts, The Catch) as Mr. Radley/Bob Ewell. Playing
Jean Louise is
Kathleen McCall (A Midsummer Night's Dream, Othello), Calpurnia is
Kim Staunton (Ruined, A Raisin in the Sun), Reverend Sykes is
Charles Weldon (Mama Hated Diesels, Radio Golf) and Heck Tate is Jeffrey Roark (Mama Hated Diesels, A Christmas Carol). William Hahn (King Lear) plays Boo Radley,
Lawrence Hecht (A Midsummer's Night Dream, The House of the Spirits) is Mr. Gilmer and Thomas Russo is Dill (A Christmas Carol, Eventide). Debuting at the DCTC are Tyrien Obahnjoko as Tom Robinson, Kimberly McWilliams as Mrs. Robinson/Townsperson,
Caroline Rosenblum as Scout and Matthew Gary as Jem.
The stage version of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is by
Christopher Sergel adapted from
Harper Lee's novel and directed by Sabin Epstein who previously directed Absurd Person Singular at the DCTC. Set design is by
James Kronzer (When Tang Met Laika, The Catch) while costume design is by Angela Calin (Absurd Person Singular, The Miracle Worker). Lighting design is by
Don Darnutzer (A Midsummer Night's Dream, Dracula), sound design is by Craig Breitenbach (A Midsummer Night's Dream, Dracula) and
Gregg Coffin is composer. Fight director is
Geoffrey Kent (Ruined, Superior Donuts, Dracula).
About the playwright:
Christopher Sergel's interests and talents led him on many adventures throughout the world. As captain of the schooner Chance, he spent two years in the South Pacific; as a writer for Sports Afield magazine, he lived in the African bush for a year; as a lieutenant commander during WWII, he taught celestial navigation; as a playwright, his adaptation of
Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio was seen on Broadway. But throughout his life, his greatest adventure and deepest love was his work with Dramatic Publishing. During this time, he wrote adaptations of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Cheaper By the Dozen, The Mouse That Roared, Up the Down Staircase, Fame, Black Elk Speaks and many more. His love of theatre and his caring for writers made him a generous and spirited mentor to many playwrights here and around the world. His inspiration and integrity attracted to the company fine writers including
C.P. Taylor,
Timberlake Wertenbaker,
Arthur Miller,
Roald Dahl and
E.B. White - to name just a few. He once said he hoped to be remembered as
E.B. White described Charlotte... "...a true friend and a good writer."
Single tickets for TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD start at $35 (non-SCFD) and are also available for $10 (SCFD 10 for $10 Program) and are on sale now. To purchase, call Denver Center Ticket Services at 303.893.4100. TTY (for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons): 303.893.9582. Groups of 10 or more, please call 303.446.4829. Tickets may also be purchased at the Denver Center Ticket Office, located at the
Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex lobby. Buy and print online at www.denvercenter.org. Student $10 rush ticket are available one hour prior to curtain with a valid student ID subject to availability. Senior and military rush tickets are available one hour prior to curtain, subject to availability. No children under six will be admitted to any theatre. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is recommended for ages 6 and up. We encourage families to attend together to discuss the adult themes, which include racism and rape.
This production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is generously supported by Producing Partner June Travis and sponsored by State Farm Insurance. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is a featured attraction in the Denver Center Theatre Company 2011/12 season, which is generously supported by the Steinberg Charitable Trust, Wells Fargo Advisors, Ashford University, Larimer Square and SCFD. Media sponsorship for DCTC is provided by The Denver Post and CBS4. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is supported in part by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. Please visit the website at
www.denvercenter.org.
