When Bilbo Baggins ventures out of his hobbit hole, an epic adventure awaits. Join Bilbo, the wizard Gandalf, and a dozen determined friends as they set out to take back their home from the evil dragon, Smaug.
In partnership with Havoc Movement Company, our production re-imagines J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic masterpiece with five actors, acrobatics, and exciting fight scenes – all with a decidedly steampunk twist. Perfect for young and old adventurers alike, The Hobbit spins a tale of how with a little courage, even the smallest creatures can become heroes.
Run Time: 90 minutes with a 15 minute intermission
Photo credit: Pre-production, Jerry Siegel; Production, Casey Gardner
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT
Based in the U.K, Greg Banks has been working as an actor, writer and director since 1979. His work has taken him from Singapore to Seattle via Moscow, New York and the Arctic Circle. Whilst building a reputation for making and touring new work in small scale venues throughout the UK in the 80's, his work has also been seen in the West End and, the New Victory on Broadway. Since 2003, alongside his work in the U.K. Greg has been a guest Director/Writer, The Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis where he has directed his own adaptations of ‘Huck Finn’, ‘Antigone’, ‘Robin Hood’, Pinocchio’, ‘Jungle Book’, ‘Snow White’ and most recently ‘The Hobbit’. Many of these scripts are being produced, theatres throughout the States. He is only sad that he wont get to see this production!
Cast + Crew
Ash Anderson
Gandalf/Gollum/Ensemble
Tennison Barry
Balin/Troll/Bard/Ensemble
Brooke Owens
Bilbo Baggins
Benedetto Robinson
Thorin/Ensemble
Ryan Vo
Kili/Troll/Smaug/Ensemble
Jake Guinn
Director/Fights/Sound/Havoc Producer
Kristin Storla
Assistant Director
Jess Wells
Composer
Vallea E. Woodbury
Production Manager
Quintara Johnson
Stage Manager
Lindsay Eisold
Technical Director
Emani Jones
Assistant Stage Manager/Intern
Joel Coady, Barrett Doyle
Set Designers
Maranda DeBusk
Lighting Designer
Haley Brown
Assistant Lighting Designer
Chase Weaver
Properties Designer
Mark Warner, Alex Hand, Carter Eastis
Additional Specialty Properties
Rashaad Pierre
Sound Technician
Maddie Fay
Master Electrician
Cody Evins, Ryan Duda
Electricians
Stefnie Cerny
Scenic Artist
Elisabeth Cooper, Matt Brohammer, Cameron Rodriguez, Antonio Fernandez, Mark Warner, Zack Grizzle
Carpenters
Noel Dudley, HG Gruebmeyer (Intern)
Dramaturgy
Sedona Boncore
Technical Intern
Jerry Siegel, Casey Gardner
Photography
Amanda Sachtleben
Video Archival Recording