MTVarts is honored to be producing the world premiere of award-winning author Daniel Mark Epstein’s newest work “Somerset Tavern: A Comedy.” The play will take place May 2 – 11 at the historic Woodward Opera House in Mount Vernon and be under the direction of Kenyon Associate Professor of Drama and Film Benjamin Viccellio.
The cast will feature:
Shauna Marie Davis as BRIDGET BRIGHTON- A charming woman, daughter of a white innkeeper and a black bondswoman from Barbados. She has inherited the Somerset Tavern from her late father.
Steve Herbst as AUBREY DRAW- A weathered but still handsome Justice of the Peace, a veteran of the Indian Wars. He limps from an arrow wound.
Jake McAskill as EDGAR WEATHERVANE- A gentleman pre-possessing in his looks and manners, a lawyer, poet and aspiring politician in the provincial government. He comes from a family of wealthy planters and was educated in England.
Stephen Stone as ROLAND BANNISTER- An English playwright and theater manager. As a young actor he worked for Shakespeare, playing female roles, and came to America after Cromwell shut down the theaters.
Courtney DeCosky as MORGAN NIGHTINGALE- An actor in Sir Roland’s company.
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director – Benjamin Viccellio
Producer Artistic Bruce Jacklin MTVarts
Producer Business Janis Stone MTVarts
Producer Production Megan Evans MVAC
Stage Manager – Josh Callahan Foley
Costumes – Susan S B Brown, Kristen VanValkenburg
Sound Alex Thompson Joy Audio Visual
Light Design Arin Laycook, Kenyon
Technical Scott Swingle MVAC
