The Fifth of July

by Lanford Wilson

October 3-5 & 10-12, 2008
Fisher Theater

Set in rural Missouri in 1977, "The Fifth of July" revolves around the Tally family and their friends, and on the disillusionment with America in the wake of the Vietnam War. A gay, paraplegic Vietnam veteran, Kenneth Talley, Jr., is living in his childhood home with his boyfriend botanist. On the holiday weekend, Ken is visited by his sister and a group of friends who spent their college years together as activists as they try to reconcile real life with their dreams. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play in 1981.

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Production Staff
Director - Brad Dell
Scenic Designer - Eleanor Kahn
Costume Designer - Greg Duckett
Lighting Designer - Jim Trenberth
Stage Manager - Katharina Beckerleg
Assistant Stage Manager - Brad Pingel
Props Assistant - Carrie Taylor

Cast
Ken - Don Watts
Jed - Jeff Mason
June - Margaux Mireault
John - Chris King
Gwen - Meghan Sigwarth
Shirley - Katelyn Thompson
Weston - Mat Wymore
Sally - Kelly Teitsworth

2008-09 Season

Fifth of July
Tartuffe
A Christmas Carol
Barjche
Student Show
The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail
Gypsy
Vinegar Tom