“The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail”
Written by Jerome Lawrence & Robert E. Lee
Directed by Tony Winters
Produced by David Wilson
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“The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail” follows Henry David Thoreau as he recalls memories of how he found himself in prison for not paying taxes. A slew of characters come into play in Thoreau’s life, including Ralph Waldo Emerson and his wife Lydia, the feared and stern Deacon Ball, and Thoreau’s brother John and mother Cynthia. Ruminating on the teachings of this great modern philosopher, this play will leave audiences with a sense of wonder at the character of a man who has been revered for centuries.
In commemoration of Henry David Thoreau’s 200th birthday, the First Parish Players presented “The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail,” April 21st and 22nd at 7:30 PM at First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Bridgewater.
Starring, L to R:
Patty Smith as The Muse
Deb Baumgarten as Ensemble
Fred Gardiner as Sam Staples
Evie Manchester-Howell as Ensemble/Child
Alex Smith as Deacon Ball
Ben Manchester-Howell as Ensemble/Child
Jan Thompson as Mother
Pat Hart as Lydian Emerson
Joe Risko as Henry David Thoreau
Frank Baxter as Ralph Waldo Emerson
Yasmeen Thompson as Bailey
Ally Madden as Ellen Sewell
Tom St. Thomas as John Thoreau
Diane Roza as Ensemble
Shara Yabroudy as Edith Emerson
Ginger Irish as Ensemble
Max James as Ensemble/Child
Tony Winters: Director