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"The Homecoming"
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Last Modified:
Monday, November 17, 2008
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"The Homecoming"
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by Christopher Sergel
from the book by Earl Hamner, Jr.
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Directed by Marti McWilliams
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December, 2006
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Synopsis
Known on television as The Waltons, they're called The Spencers in
the original book, which is how they're named here. The time is the
Great Depression and the large Spencer family, living at the foot of
a Virginia mountain, is struggling hard just to survive. With his
father having to take the only available job a long way from home,
Clay-Boy is stuck with unusual responsibility for his brothers and
sisters. Just reaching manhood, Clay-Boy has a secret yearning that's
quite extraordinary for the practical, earth-bound community in which
he lives. He wants to write! Such foolishness is utterly foreign to his
hardworking father, who tells him to prepare to become a responsible
man — to build a home and raise a family. Clay-Boy could explode with
frustration at his inability to communicate with this man that he admires
most. He is also worried because his father is already long overdue in
getting home. In the climax, the father makes it — just as they are in
despair about him. He brings a special gift for his son, a gift that
reveals unexpected understanding and the strength of a loving family.
tax.
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Published by Dramatic Publishing Company
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Cast
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~The Family~
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Clay-Boy Spencer:
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Jon Sanders
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Olivia Spencer:
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Tami Pultz
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Clay Spencer:
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Joshua Drake
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Matt Spencer:
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Matthew Redix
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Becky Spencer:
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Sarah Burns
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Mark Spencer:
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Matthew Pultz
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Shirley Spencer:
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Madison Kelso
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Luke Spencer:
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Andrew Proctor
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John Spencer:
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Preston Leonard
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Patti Cake Spencer:
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Kathryn Jane Garner
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Grandpa Homer:
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Chris Biagini
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Grandma Ida:
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Linda Rickel
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~Friends~
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BirdShot:
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Rachel Glaze
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City Ladies:
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Diann Byers,
and Pat Alpe
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Charlie Sneed:
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Steve Burns
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Sheriff:
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Jerry Longinotti
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Ike Godsey:
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Thomas Clark
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Rev. Dooley:
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Ray Thrash
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Mrs. Dooley:
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Sheilah Thrash
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Miss Emma Staples:
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Sherryl Watkins
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Miss Etta Staples:
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Karla Parker Ross
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~Nativity Scene~
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Young Joseph:
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Joe Pultz
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Young Mary:
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Grace Drake
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Angels:
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Kate Webb,
Payton Hamric,
Sophie Rudder,
Emily Peterman,
and Grace Nyberg
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Wise Men/Sheperds:
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Eli Fahad, Anthony Peterman, Dale Grimm
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~Others~
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Townspeople:
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Emily Tucker, Teri Smith, Renee Burns, Elyssa Trotter, Ashton Robinson
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Understudies:
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Teri Smith, Elyssa Trotter, Steve Burns
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Our Crew
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Director:
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Marti McWilliams
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Assistant Director:
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Linda Rickel
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Stage Manager:
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Bryan Runion
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Producer:
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Gene Forsyth
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| Set Decor: |
Barbara Morgan |
| Stage Crew: |
Cast, Christine Broyles |
| Props: |
Teri Smith, Margaret Redix, Cast and Crew |
| Wardrobe: |
Linda Rickel, Cast and Crew |
| Set Construction: |
Mark Britton, Walter Dodson, Karla Ross |
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Lights/Sound:
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Jon McWilliams, Walter Dodson
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| Concessions: |
Kristi Clark |
| House: |
Margaret Forsyth, Peggy Socias |
| Box Office: |
Peggy Socias |
| Graphics & Digital Photography: |
Tom & Kristi Clark |
| Publicity: |
Jackie Stuelke, Gene Forsyth, Tom Clark |
| Strike and Cleanup: |
Steve Burns, Cast and Crew |
| Program Cover Design: |
Tom Clark |
| Program: |
Barbara & Bill White |
| Webmaster: |
Tom Clark & John Lukas |
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Our Thanks
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