Dolphin Theatre

 

The Runner Stumbles

By Milan Stitt

31st May - 21st June 1997

 

DIRECTOR'S SYNOPSIS

It is always said that truth is stranger than fiction.  If any proof was needed then this story of a small-town scandal centred on the alleged murder of a young nun by a Catholic priest should provide it.

Today such a voyeuristic headline would assure sales, but "The Runner Stumbles" reveals itself as a touching story of faith, innocence, and that most dreadful human sadness, loneliness.

It becomes a microcosm of the human condition, it's spirit, it's strengths and weaknesses.  Perhaps when we accept unfounded rumours and whispers about others, we say more about ourselves than the people we slander.

CAST

Father Rivard John Loof
Guard Shailer Cottier
Erna Prindle   Nicky Baigent
Lawyer   Jack Walley
Sister Rita   Tracey Brabet
Mrs Shandig   Francesca Durning
Prosecutor   John Kelleher
Monsignor   Bruce Weston
Louise   Natalie Dennis

CREW

Director Barry Spring
Assistant to the Director Victoria Griffen
Stage Manager   Shailer Cottier
Set Design   Derrick Knight & Peacehaven Inc
Décor Design   Shirley Spring
Costume Design   Jeni Cottier
Properties Supervisor   Tammy O'Halloran
Lighting Design   Phil Sargent
Sound Design   Sid Yarrow
Lighting Crew   Phil Sargent, Ray Gabites, Michael Tenholt,
Pauline Wood, Brendan Reid & Tracey Haszard
Properties   Paulette Melbye & Christine Evans
Lighting Operators   Pauline Wood & Michael Tenholt
Sound Operator   Kim Bowater
Set Construction   Alan Stokes, Roy Dillon, Al Fish, Dot Fish &
Derrick Knight
Photography   Barry Spring
Front of House   Sherrill Allen
Reservations   Colin Snedden
Box Office Helen Stilwell