DCP UPCOMING SEASON & EVENTS
Please prepare two contrasting monologues not to exceed 4 mins. Memorization not required.
This courtroom drama dives into the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial, where a young Tennessee teacher, John Scopes, was tried for teaching Darwin’s theory of evolution. Two persuasive attorneys argue the case to determine the balance of church and state. In this fictionalized account, the smart Chicagoan, Henry Drummond, is the libertarian lawyer who volunteers his services for the defense. Opposing him is Matthew Harrison Brady, a demagogue who takes the words he has read in the bible absolutely literally.
This courtroom drama dives into the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial, where a young Tennessee teacher, John Scopes, was tried for teaching Darwin’s theory of evolution. Two persuasive attorneys argue the case to determine the balance of church and state. In this fictionalized account, the smart Chicagoan, Henry Drummond, is the libertarian lawyer who volunteers his services for the defense. Opposing him is Matthew Harrison Brady, a demagogue who takes the words he has read in the bible absolutely literally.
Leading Roles:
● Henry Drummond: Male, 40s-60s. A famous lawyer from Chicago. Strong believer in human progress and intellectual freedom.
● Matthew Brady: Male, 50s-60s. A three-time presidential candidate and nationally known attorney. Strong believer in Christian fundamentalism.
● Bertram Cates: Male, 20s. An idealistic, humble, and soft-spoken schoolteacher who is arrested for teaching evolution in his classroom. Romantic interest for Rachel.
● Reverend Jeremiah Brown: Male, 50s-60s. A commanding preacher who believes in a literal following of the Bible. Father to Rachel.
● Rachel Brown: Female, 20s. Daughter of Reverend Brown and romantic interest for Bertram. Torn between two belief systems and loyalties.
● The Judge: Male, 40s-60s. Oversees the trial with slight bias towards Brady’s case.
● E.K. Hornbeck: Male, 40s-50s. An eager and opportunistic journalist with a contempt for the religious fundamentalism of the town.
Supporting Roles:
● Meeker: Male, 30s-40s. A bailiff at the courthouse,
● Mrs. Brady: Female, 50s-60s. Wife of Matthew Brady.
● Howard Blair: Male, 12-14. One of Cates’ students who
testifies against him.
● Melinda Loomis: Female, 9-12. Believes in the Bible and fears the idea of evolution.
● Tom Davenport: Male, 30s-40s. District attorney who assists the prosecution against Bertram Cates.
● Mayor: Male, 30s-60s. Well meaning, but a little out of his depth.
Ensemble:
● Mrs. Krebs: Female. A supporter of Reverend Brown.
● Mrs. McClain: Female. A funeral parlor owner.
● Mrs. Blair: Female. Mother of Howard.
● Elijah: Male. Eccentric Bible seller.
● Mr. Bannister: Male. One of the jurors.
● Mr. Sillers: Male. One of the jurors.
● Mr. Dunlap: Male. Vocal supporter of Brady.
● Radio Man: Male. Correspondent and radio operator of WGN Chicago.
● Assorted Workers/Townspeople
● Henry Drummond: Male, 40s-60s. A famous lawyer from Chicago. Strong believer in human progress and intellectual freedom.
● Matthew Brady: Male, 50s-60s. A three-time presidential candidate and nationally known attorney. Strong believer in Christian fundamentalism.
● Bertram Cates: Male, 20s. An idealistic, humble, and soft-spoken schoolteacher who is arrested for teaching evolution in his classroom. Romantic interest for Rachel.
● Reverend Jeremiah Brown: Male, 50s-60s. A commanding preacher who believes in a literal following of the Bible. Father to Rachel.
● Rachel Brown: Female, 20s. Daughter of Reverend Brown and romantic interest for Bertram. Torn between two belief systems and loyalties.
● The Judge: Male, 40s-60s. Oversees the trial with slight bias towards Brady’s case.
● E.K. Hornbeck: Male, 40s-50s. An eager and opportunistic journalist with a contempt for the religious fundamentalism of the town.
Supporting Roles:
● Meeker: Male, 30s-40s. A bailiff at the courthouse,
● Mrs. Brady: Female, 50s-60s. Wife of Matthew Brady.
● Howard Blair: Male, 12-14. One of Cates’ students who
testifies against him.
● Melinda Loomis: Female, 9-12. Believes in the Bible and fears the idea of evolution.
● Tom Davenport: Male, 30s-40s. District attorney who assists the prosecution against Bertram Cates.
● Mayor: Male, 30s-60s. Well meaning, but a little out of his depth.
Ensemble:
● Mrs. Krebs: Female. A supporter of Reverend Brown.
● Mrs. McClain: Female. A funeral parlor owner.
● Mrs. Blair: Female. Mother of Howard.
● Elijah: Male. Eccentric Bible seller.
● Mr. Bannister: Male. One of the jurors.
● Mr. Sillers: Male. One of the jurors.
● Mr. Dunlap: Male. Vocal supporter of Brady.
● Radio Man: Male. Correspondent and radio operator of WGN Chicago.
● Assorted Workers/Townspeople
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PRODUCTION HISTORY
entertaining the community since 1981
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2025
Matilda Jr. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Christmas Cabaret 2024 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (collaboration with Pinckney Players) Schoolhouse Rock Jr. Company Finding Nemo Jr 2023 Disaster! the Musical Willy Wonka the Musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee The Wizard of Oz Jr. 2022 Clue Mary Poppins Shrek the Musical Jr. The Great American Trailer Park Musical 2020 James and the Giant Peach Jr. 2019 Evil Dead, the Musical Miss Nelson is Missing Jr. Gypsy I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Snow White and the Dancing Dwarf's Jr. 2018 The Rocky Horror Show Guys and Dolls Steel Magnolias 2017 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Jr. Into the Woods The Fantasticks Spring Awakening 2016 Disney's The Little Mermaid Avenue Q 2015 The Addams Family: Seussical: the Musical Blithe Spirit 2014 The Rocky Horror Show The King and I 2013 Evil Dead, the Musical Big, the Musical 2012 Evil Dead, the Musical Working in Restaurants Annie 2011 Evil Dead, the Musical Wedding Singer the Musical 2010 Curtains 2009 Nunsense Grease 2008 Honk! The Apple Tree The Crucible 2007 Urinetown You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water is Running Footloose |
2006
Oklahoma I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change 2005 Sweeney Todd 2004 West Side Story 2003 Santa's Elves On Strike Pippin 2002 Oliver Return to the Forbidden Planet 2001 The Wizard of Oz Amahl and The Night Visitors 2000 Hello Dolly Snoopy 1999 The Sound of Music Company 1998 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 1997 The Music Man 1996 The King and I 1995 Into the Woods 1994 Jesus Christ Superstar Nunsense 1993 Little Mary Sunshine Black Comedy 1992 Anything Goes Arsenic and Old Lace 1991 Santa's Elves on Strike Oklahoma Ten Year Musical Revue 1990 Once Upon a Mattress 1989 Amahl and The Night Visitors Drood 1988 South Pacific Harvey 1987 Fiddler on the Roof The Odd Couple 1986 Annie Get Your Gun 1985 Blithe Spirit Li'l Abner 1984 Brigadoon The Curious Savage 1983 The Pajama Game The Mousetrap 1982 Guys and Dolls 1981 Oklahoma |
