Duck at Highwood Theatre

Duck (Billy) has reached the end of his rope and only communicates by quacking. After a career in the CIA, which has led to a downward emotional spiral, he finds himself on a park bench, which happens to be the home of his older brother Crumb (John), who was also once a CIA operative and Duck‘s colleague. Crumb lost faith in the system, leaving his younger brother to kill for reasons of state while he, Crumb, dropped out of society. The play is an exploration of Duck’s path, from faithfully patriotic to psychically distressed and unmoored.

By Tom Block

Director: Clare Shaffer

Assistant Director: Nerissa Hart

Stage Manager: Rebecca Talisman

Lighting Designer: E-Hui Woo

Sound Designer: Drew Moberley

Duck: Shaquille Stewart

Crumb: James Nelson

Abbie/Susan/Tess: Jasmine Jones

Martin/Frates/Priest: Craig Houk

Weigert/Commanding Officer/Doctor of Euthanasia: Amanda Spellman