BEN BUTLER
by Richard Strand

July 31 - August 11 2024

“I heard a good lawyer can always use convoluted reasoning to find a loophole.”

When an escaped slave shows up at Fort Monroe demanding sanctuary during the Civil War, the newly appointed commandant, Major General Benjamin Butler is faced with an impossible moral dilemma—follow the letter of the law or make a game-changing move that could alter the course of U.S. history? 

​“Part comedy, part historical drama …Just call it splendid… It’s a funny and impressive mixture.” —The New York Times
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Show Dates and Times:

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Week 1:
Wednesday, July 31st - 7:30pm (Opening Night)
Thursday, August 1st - 7:30pm
Friday, August 2nd - 7:30pm
Saturday, August 3rd - 7:30pm
Sunday, August 4th - 4:00pm (matinee)

Week 2:
Tuesday, August 6th - 7:30pm
Wednesday, August 7th - 7:30pm
Thursday, August 8th - 7:30pm
Friday, August 9th - 7:30pm
Saturday, August 10th - 7:30pm
Sunday, August 11th - 4:00pm (matinee)

This performance is approximately 2 hours including one  15 minute intermission

Meet the Players

Director
Gus Kaikkonen
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Scenic Designer
Charles Morgan

​Lighting Designer
​Kevin Frazier
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Costume Designer
​Bethany Mullins

Sound Designer
Sarah Cadena

Assistant Costume Shop Manager
Sierra Madison
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Props Supervisor
​Emily Allinson

AEA Stage Manager
Lauren Pekel *
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AEA ​Assistant Stage Manager
E.D. Fitzgerald *

Cast

London Carlisle * as Shepard Mallory

Nicholas Wilder * as Lieutenant Kelly

Douglas Rees * as Major General Benjamin Butler

Kurt Zischke * as Major Cary

*Appearing Courtesy of Actors Equity Association