November 16 & 17, 2009
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No performer before or
since has had the impact of Elvis Presley, from the first groundbreaking
appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" to Las Vegas to Graceland; the magazine
American Demographics reports that 84 percent of all Americans say
their lives have been touched by Elvis in some way. With the iconic
mythology of Elvis as a backdrop, This Play is a funny and
touching journey through the decades that examines the King's impact on
American culture through the eyes of the disparate people he affected
throughout and beyond his life. In a series of vignettes and monologues,
you'll meet a variety of Elvis fans, worshipers and detractors, such as: an
Elvis impersonator who rises from near obscurity to almost-fame, a family
torn apart by the daughter's love of Elvis, a daughter who shoulders her
elderly mother through one last trip to Graceland, a couple who almost get
an amazing present from Elvis until they comically ruin their own good
fortune, and a Vietnam vet who makes it through a traumatic episode with the
help of Elvis. You'll see how a button torn from Elvis' shirt comes between
a young couple in hilarious and complicated ways, how a snapshot of Elvis
brings on a marital crisis, and how a recovered filling from Elvis' teeth
leads to memorabilia collectors debating the meaning of faith
sort of. The
play explores a wide range of characters and uses a variety of
approachesfrom comic to tragic, from realistic to presentational to farce,
from scenes to monologues. Elvis, as a character, does not appear in the
play, but his spirit infuses the play as it explores the profound impact
that Elvis has had on millions of people and on the culture of America. And
ultimately, the play explores not just the phenomenon of Elvis Presley but
also broader aspects of modern culture, such as celebrity worship and fan
obsession.
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Cast List
(all actors will have at least two
performances)
ACT I
Scene 1 Ed Sullivan
| CHARACTER | ACTOR | PERFORMANCE DATE |
| Mom | Rachelle Randall | Monday, Nov. 16 |
| Dalissa Hernandez | Tuesday, Nov 17 | |
| Dad | William Hill | Monday, Nov. 16 |
| Calan Welder | Tuesday, Nov 17 | |
| Susie | Julie Williams | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| Gabby Herrera | Monday, Nov. 16 |
Scene 2 The Button
| CHARACTER | ACTOR | PERFORMANCE DATE |
| Marsha | Olivia Brooks | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| Dorie Walton | Monday, Nov. 16 | |
| Vick | Calan Welder | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| Matthew Bellanger | Monday, Nov. 16 |
Scene 3 The Car
| CHARACTER | ACTOR | PERFORMANCE DATE |
| Keith | Scott Tillery | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| William Hill | Monday, Nov. 16 | |
| Carol | Kristi Imes | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| Haley Endres | Monday, Nov. 16 |
Scene 4 Running Away
| CHARACTER | ACTOR | PERFORMANCE DATE |
| Sheila | Nikki Herrera | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| Olivia Brooks | Monday, Nov. 16 | |
| Janey | Julie Williams | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| Laura Kadereit | Monday, Nov. 16 |
Scene 5 - Monologue
| CHARACTER | ACTOR | PERFORMANCE DATE |
| Edna | Dorie Walton | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| Haley Endres | Monday, Nov. 16 |
Scene 6 Snapshot
| CHARACTER | ACTOR | PERFORMANCE DATE |
| Art | Matthew Bellanger | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| Jake Smith | Monday, Nov. 16 | |
| Hannah | Kristi Imes | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| Dalissa Hernandez | Monday, Nov. 16 |
Scene 7 - Monologue
| CHARACTER | ACTOR | PERFORMANCE DATE |
| Godwin |
Calan Welder |
Monday & Tuesday |
ACT II
Scene 1- Monologue
| CHARACTER | ACTOR | PERFORMANCE DATE |
| Professor Basil | Calan Welder | Monday & Tuesday |
Scene 2 The Artifact
| CHARACTER | ACTOR | PERFORMANCE DATE |
| Jess | Matthew Bellanger | Monday & Tuesday |
| Zack | Jake Smith | Monday, Nov. 16 |
| Scott Tillery | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
Scene 3- Monologue
| CHARACTER | ACTOR | PERFORMANCE DATE |
| Lia | Dalissa Hernandez | Monday, Nov. 16 |
| Kristi, Imes | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
Scene 4 - Publishing
| CHARACTER | ACTOR | PERFORMANCE DATE |
| Mort | Scott Tillery | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| Jake Smith | Monday, Nov. 16 | |
| Sam | Matthew Bellanger | Monday & Tuesday |
Scene 5 - Leaving
| CHARACTER | ACTOR | PERFORMANCE DATE |
| Becky | Olivia Brooks | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| Gabby Herrera | Monday, Nov. 16 | |
| Mama | Dorie Walton | Monday, Nov. 16 |
| Rachelle Randall | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
Scene 6 The Impersonator
| CHARACTER | ACTOR | PERFORMANCE DATE |
| Hank | Calan Welder | Monday & Tuesday |
| Nettie | Kristi Imes | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| Haley Endres | Monday, Nov. 16 | |
| Guy | Jake Smith | Monday, Nov. 16 |
| Scott Tillery | Tuesday, Nov 17 | |
| Dalia | Nikki Herrera | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| Dalissa Hernandez | Monday, Nov. 16 | |
| Woman | Rachelle Randall | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| Laura Kadereit | Monday, Nov. 16 | |
| Winston | Matthew Bellanger | Monday & Tuesday |
| Elvis Impersonator | Jake Meador | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| William Hill | Monday, Nov. 16 |
Scene 7 Elvis is Alive
| CHARACTER | ACTOR | PERFORMANCE DATE |
| Brad | William Hill, | Monday, Nov. 16 |
| Matthew Bellanger | Tuesday, Nov 17 | |
| Louise | Julie Williams | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| Haley Endres | Monday, Nov. 16 | |
| Linda | Rachelle Randall | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
| Laura Kadereit | Monday, Nov. 16 | |
| Doc | Jake Smith | Monday & Tuesday |
| Publisher | Scott Tillery | Monday & Tuesday |
| Townsperson #1 | Dalissa Hernandez | Monday, Nov. 16 |
| Jake Meador | Tuesday, Nov 17 | |
| Townsperson #4 | Gabby Herrera | Monday, Nov. 16 |
| Nikki Herrera | Tuesday, Nov 17 |
TECH
CREW
Jake Meador Stage Manager
Roman Emiliano Sound
Ray Henry Lights
Trice Hermes Projections/Backstage Crew
Anthony Pina - Set Construction/Backstage Crew
Vicente Garza - Set Construction/Backstage Crew
Cadell Erickson Costumes/Makeup/Backstage Crew
Brittany Deen Props/Costumes/Backstage Crew
Ayla Krenek Props/Costumes/Backstage Crew
Celeste Tellez - Props/Costumes/Backstage Crew
Hannah Mitchell - Props/Costumes/Backstage Crew
