Vinegar Tom

by Caryl Churchill

April 30 & May 1-3, 2009
Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

It is 17th century England and everywhere women are being tried for witches. The poor, the defiant and the sexually active are all targeted by religious leaders for supposed liaisons to the devil. Vinegar Tom (named after a cat believed to transport messages from Satan to women) explores fear, religious hypocrisy and exploitation by following the lives of seven women.

Written by world-renowned playwright, Caryl Churchill, Vinegar Tom draws disturbing parallels between the 1600s and present day by mixing contemporary music with period scenes. Edgy and provocative, this play is for mature audience's only due to it's sexual content, language, and violence.

Production Staff
Director - Sarah Zwick-Tapley
Scenic Designer - Rob Sunderman
Costume Designer - Justine Year
Props Assistant - Carrie Taylor
Music Director - James Tener

Cast List
Alice………………………………………Courtney Gevaert Joan……………………………………….Genya Coffey
Susan.………………………………………...Lindsay Allen
Jack…………………………………………..Jacob Wittenauer
Margery………………………………………Kelly Teitsworth Betty………………………………………....Amber Fitzsimmons
Ellen………………………………………….Lindsey Osborn
Man, Doctor, Bellringer..……………………David Faber
Packer………………………………………..Will Rundle Goody………………………………………..Justine Year
Kramer and Sprenger…………Stephanie Sanyour and Anna Krieger
Musician/Singer……………………………...Mat Wymore
Singers……………………………………….Deanna Martinez
                                                                         Jason Pollard
                                                                         Michael Heath
                                                                         Janae Hohbein
                                                                         Kayla Kaufmann
                                                                         Alex Gilliland

2008-09 Season

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