The Cries of Wolves
Written by Moriah Ophardt '09
Directed by Michael Page
In the Lab Theatre
February 4, 5, 6, & 11, 12, 13
7:30 PM
Overview
On October 23, 2002 Chechen separatists stormed a Moscow theatre and took 850 people hostage. Swiftly yet brutally resolved by the Russian authorities, the crisis left nearly 200 dead, including all 40 separatists. Based on interviews with Chechen exiles, this play mines the factual drama of this event to explore what lies beneath such an extreme act of violence. Through legend, history and the stories of both individuals and their families, we are ushered into the culture of a people who inhabit one of the most rugged, yet most fought-over regions on earth.
Cast
One……………………………………………………………………………....Tabitha Blanski
Two………………………………………………………………………..SarahJean DeRidder
Three…………………………………………………………………….……………..Brad Irish
Four……………………………………………………………………………..Christina Binder
Five…………………………………………………………………………….Steve Vanderzee
Six………………………………………………………………….…………Leighanne Sturgis
Seven…………………………………………………………………………..……David Ellens
Production Personnel
Director of Theater…………………………………………………...…………David J. Leugs
Director………………………………………………………………….…………Michael Page
Assistant Director/Choreographer…………………………...……………….Moriah Ophardt
Scenic Design/Technical Director………………………………….……..Christian Poquette
Lighting Design……………………………………………………………………..Paul Dreher
Sound Design……………………………………...David Schripsema, Derek Vander Ploeg
Costume Design……………………………………………….………………..Amanda Ytzen
Costume Shop Manager……………………………….……………Joy-Elizabeth Lawrence
Movement Coach………………………………………………………...…….Elizabeth Terrel
Assistant Movement Coach........................................................…...Alicia Marie Richards
Publicity……………………………………………………………………………..Jan Hennink
Stage Manager……………………………………………….………………….Jessica Leugs
Assistant Stage Managers………………………………….……Zach Becker, Lauren Cook
Dramaturgy Supervisor………………………………………………………….Cassidhe Hart
Lobby Graphics and Display…………………………………………………Victoria Seaburg
House Manager………………………………………………………………….Josh Boerman
Technical Staff
Scenic Carpenters
Peter DeKievit
Emily Diener
Master Electrician
Steve Hiben
Properties Head
Jessica Leugs
Costume Shop Staff
Christina Binder
Katie Burel
Megan Haan
Photographers
Jonathan Stoner
Leighanne Sturgis
