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2007/2008 Youth Programming
Of Mice and Men
By John Steinbeck
Directed by Richard Cook
November 19 - December 21, 2007
10:00am Performances (some later by arrangement)
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The Setting: Salinas Valley, California. 1930s.

Recommended Grade Level: 7-12

Related Subjects: American Literature, American History, American Government, Photography, Theatre Arts, Sociology

Suggested Areas for Study and Discussion: The Novels of John Steinbeck: East of Eden, The Grapes of Wrath, The Pearl; The Great Depression; Homelessness in America; Acting: Characterization; Symbolism in Literature; Racism and Poverty in America; Images of the Dispossessed: the Photography of Dorothea Lang

The Story:

Against the backdrop of the Great Depression, two friends struggling to make a living as migrant workers dream of owning their own ranch. George is a shrewd, fast-talking man of the road; Lennie is built like an ox, but has the mind of a child. When the boss’ wife is found dead, the blame falls on Lennie, and a friendship is tested to its limits.

  • Why go? To see a dream cast with the skills and courage to connect you to the flipside of the American dream
  • Who you should bring? Lovers of great literature (and those who missed the book’s power by just reading the Cliff notes)
"a deft and delicate work, a simple, unvarnished staging that, put simply, packs a wallop." - Pioneer Press [ Review ]
"Steinbeck's compassion for and the humanity of his downbeat characters shine through..." - Star Tribune [ Review ]

The Company
Richard Cook
Richard Cook
Warren Bowles
Warren Bowles*
John Catron
John Catron
Shad Cooper
Shad Cooper
Zach Curtis
Zach Curtis*
Eric Graves
Eric Graves
Robert Bruce-Brake
Robert-Bruce Brake
Terry Hempleman
Terry Hempleman*
James Noah
James Noah*
Carolyn Pool
Carolyn Pool*
Steve Sweere
Steve Sweere*
*Member Actors' Equity Association
Of Mice and Men

Matinee Tickets RESERVE
Students: $11
Chaperones: Free
Free bus parking
Intimate 344-seat house

Running Time
2 hours 10 minutes

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