The Gravediggers Union by Brian James Polak
305 College Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
Written by Brian James Polak
Directed by Kevin R. Free
A colorful collection of gravediggers at a New Hampshire cemetery are suddenly at risk of losing their livelihoods when the Walmart of cemeteries opens just across the street. Faced with the possible loss of their dysfunctional but comforting existence, they do what most people would do in this circumstance, they try to buy their graveyard by putting on a play to raise money. What could go wrong?
Performance Dates
Thursday, March 7th at 7:30pm
Friday, March 8th at 7:30pm
Saturday, March 9th at 5:00pm
Sunday, March 10th at 2:00pm
Monday, March 11th at 7:30pm
Tickets
Admission to all Department of Theater and Dance events is free, but tickets are required. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door.
Tickets are available starting September 1st at batestheateranddance.eventbrite.com or through the box office 207-786-6161 (open Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm).
Meet the Cast
David Allen ’24*
Ralph, March 7th performance
Caroline Cassell ’24*
Mike
Isabel Fronzaglia ’26
Bobby
Jack Hagan ’27
Johnny
Adam Joseph Matos ’26
Ralph, March 9th performance
Maia Seigerman ’26
Ralph, March 10th performance
Noah Skinner ’26
Ricky
Joaquin Torres ’25
Ronnie
Huck Triggs ’24
Ralph, March 8th performance
David Walker ’24
Ralph, March 11th performance
*This performance is offered in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a senior thesis in acting.
Meet the Creative Team
Kevin R. Free**
Director
Brian James Polak**
Playwright
Ananya Rao ’25
Stage Manager
B. Christine McDowell
Scenic and Costume Designer
Kerrigan Anuszewski ’25
Scenic Designer
Michael Reidy
Lighting Designer
Scott O’Brien
Sound Designer
Kendall Jones ’25
Assistant Lighting Designer
Daniel Brodhead
Technical Director
Kati Vecsey
Vocal Director
Carol Farrell
Costume Shop Supervisor
Alexandra Voight-Shelley ’24
Assistant Stage Manager
**Denotes Bates Learning Associate Guest Artist