December 3 – 12, 2021
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
By Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project
Directed by Elyse Edelman
In October 1998, 21-year-old Matthew Shepard, an openly gay college student, was brutally beaten and left to die on the plains outside Laramie, Wyoming. Hailed as one of the most captivating and encompassing pieces of contemporary theater, The Laramie Project is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.
Warning: This play is based on a true story, and includes strong language and mature content that some may find upsetting, including descriptions of homophobia, violence and death.
Runtime
Approx. two hours & 20 minutes, with two brief intermissions
Age Recommendation
Suggested for families with young people ages 13+
Location
Milwaukee Youth Arts CenterSponsored by
December 3 – 12, 2021
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
By Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project
Directed by Elyse Edelman
In October 1998, 21-year-old Matthew Shepard, an openly gay college student, was brutally beaten and left to die on the plains outside Laramie, Wyoming. Hailed as one of the most captivating and encompassing pieces of contemporary theater, The Laramie Project is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.
Warning: This play is based on a true story, and includes strong language and mature content that some may find upsetting, including descriptions of homophobia, violence and death.
Runtime
Approx. two hours & 20 minutes, with two brief intermissions
Age Recommendation
Suggested for families with young people ages 13+
Location
Milwaukee Youth Arts CenterSponsored by
The Laramie Project
Young Company Cast
Ryan Bennett - Amanda Gronich/Lucy Thompson
Austin Bock - Sgt. Hing/Matt Galloway/Doug Laws/Sherry Aanenson
Sabrina Borg - Zackie Salmon/Margaret Murry/Baptist Minister/Priest/Kristin Price
Rose Campbell - Andy Paris/Russel Henderson’s Mormon Home Teacher/Jen
Jonathan Edwards - Jon Peacock/Zubaida Ulla/Harry Woods/Shadow/April Silva
Eloise Field - Doc O’Connor/Fred Phelps/Minister’s Wife/Rob Debree
Aderyn Grace - Alison Mears/Catherine Connolly/Conrad Miller/Kerry Drake
Ana Gutierrez - Mercedes Herrero/Foreperson
Lucy Kuhnen-Grooms - Leigh Fondakowski/Bill McKinney
Leo Madson - Narrator
Elena Marking - Stephen Belber/Cal Rerucha
Kyra Mathias - Sherry Johnson/Governor/Reporter/Anonymous Friend of Andrew
Molly McVey - Eileen Engen/Reggie Fluty/Matt Mickelson/Shannon
Costello Mylott - Phillip Dubois/Father Roger Schmidt/Russel Henderson/Tiffany Edwards
Abram Nelson - Aaron Kreifels/Jonas Slonaker/Email Writer/Phil Labrie
Lola Onorato - Barbara Pitts/Bailiff
Angel Rivera - Moises/Greg Pierotti/Judges/Jedadiah Schultz
Magdalyn Rowley-Lange - Romaine Patterson/Stephen Mead Johnson/Dr. Cantway/Murdock Cooper/Waitress
Elisheva Scheuer - Rebecca Hilliker/Trish Steeger/Rulon Stacey/Aaron McKinney
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director, ELYSE EDELMAN
Scenic Designer, AMY SUE HAZEL
Sound Designer, DEREK BUCKLES
Costume Designer, LATORA LEZOTTE
Stage Manager, MEGAN HARRIS
Stage Management Intern, CHARLEY VANDER MOLEN