Cast Set for THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
The cast features Emily S. Chang as Essie; Dino Curia as Christy Dudgeon; Grayson DeJesus as Richard Dudgeon; and more.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has revealed the cast for its upcoming reading of The Devil's Disciple by George Bernard Shaw, presented as part of the theatre's Revolutionary Voices play reading series. The performance will take place on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University in Madison, NJ.
A sharp, witty, and politically charged drama, The Devil's Disciple is one of Shaw's most enduring works, blending biting humor with moral complexity against the backdrop of the American Revolutionary War. The play examines heroism, personal sacrifice, and the unexpected ways courage reveals itself.
"The Devil's Disciple is a perfect play to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence," said director Paul Mullins. "Set during the American Revolution, it is a thrilling play focused on ordinary individuals who are forced to choose between self-interest and principle. It explores the moral courage and personal sacrifice that underlie the very idea of liberty - echoing the spirit of the Declaration, which rests on the willingness of individuals to risk everything for freedom."
The cast features Emily S. Chang as Essie; Dino Curia as Christy Dudgeon; Grayson DeJesus as Richard Dudgeon; Carol Halstead as Anne Dudgeon; Karen Killeen as Judith Anderson; Sean Mahan as Lawyer Hawkins/Sergeant; Andy Paterson as The Chaplain/Stage Directions; Tony Roach as Anthony Anderson; Graham Rowat as General Burgyone; and Patrick Toon as Major Swindon. The reading will be directed by Paul Mullins, with Denise Cardarelli as production stage manager.
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