Hastings College Theatre to present Sean O'Casey’s classic masterpiece ‘The Plough and the Stars’
(Hastings, Nebraska) – 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 [email protected].
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
A 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
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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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