Set in a Dublin tenement during the tumultuous backdrop of the 1916 Easter Rising, the Hastings College Theatre production of Sean O’Casey’s acclaimed historical drama “The Plough and the Stars” explores the compelling human stories caught in the crossfire of political revolution.
The play examines the lives of ordinary residents — their hopes, fears, loyalties and struggles — as national conflicts collide with domestic life. The result is a powerful, heartbreaking, and at times humorous look at the human cost of war and political idealism.
Shows run Thursday, Oct. 8, through Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. in the Scott Studio Theatre (806 N. Turner Ave.).
Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for seniors and non-Hastings College students (cash only). Admission is free for Hastings College students, employees and Bronco Booster Club members. Tickets can be reserved by emailing tickets@hastings.edu.
Attendees are invited to explore historical displays created by first-year Hastings College Presidential Scholars in the theatre’s lobby before every performance.
The cast and crew will also be available to discuss the performance during an opening night reception following the Thursday show. Immediately following Friday’s performance, Hastings College President Dr. Rich Lloyd and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Wayne Riggs will host a conversation.
“The Plough and the Stars” by Sean O’Casey’s
Director — Rocky Hopson, instructor of theatre
Production Designer — Kathleen Lorenzen, assistant professor of theatre
Cast & Crew List
- Jack Clitheroe — Caspian Weeden of Pueblo, Colorado
- Nora Clitheroe — Abbygayle Peeters of Limon, Colorado
- Bessie Burgess — Kaley Waite of Hastings, Nebraska
- Mrs. Gogan — Morgan Ashcraft of Limon, Colorado
- The Young Covey — Vinnie Nunnenkamp of Hastings, Nebraska
- Fluther Good — David Udlock of Castle Rock, Colorado
- Peter Flynn — Will Fox of Murdock, Nebraska
- Mollser — Abby Hardesty of Lincoln, Nebraska
- Rosie Redmond — Miah Fox of Paxton, Nebraska
- Bartender — Mahalia Jones of Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Woman — Natalie Lammers of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska
- Capt. Brennan — Saige Patocka of Brainard, Nebraska
- Lieut. Langon — Estivation Reynoso of Hastings, Nebraska
- Corp. Stoddart — Maya Kleeb of Hastings, Nebraska
- Serg. Tinley — Hailey Gifford of Eagle Creek, Colorado
- Stage Manager — Claire Jacobs of Norwood, Colorado
Assistant Stage Manager — Chloe Mitchell of Elm Creek, Nebraska - Scenic — Morgan Ashcraft of Limon, Colorado; Malinda Kamler of Shickley, Nebraska; Maya Kleeb of Hastings, Nebraska; Emma Mariel of Lexington, Nebraska; Vinnie Nunnenkamp of Hastings, Nebraska; Abbygayle Peeters of Limon, Colorado; Will Fox of Murdock, Nebraska
- Costumes — Maggie deFreese of Holdrege, Nebraska; Claire Jacobs of Norwood, Colorado; Katelynn Rodgers of Elgin, Nebraska; Raegan Theis of Hebron, Nebraska
- Props — Grace Hartman of Hastings, Nebraska; Jake Levinson of Denver, Colorado
- Lighting — Rebecca Keneipp of North Platte, Nebraska; David Udlock of Castle Rock, Colorado
- Sound — Jason Jones of Colorado Springs, Colorado
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