The Scopes Monkey Trial brought to life
By Jerome Lawrence & Robert E. Lee, Directed by Jerry Sipp
September 13-29, 2019
Umstead Park United Church of Christ, 8208 Brownleigh Drive, Raleigh 27617
"The man who has everything figured out is probably a fool.”
In a sleepy Bible Belt town not too long ago, a teacher is arrested for defying state law by teaching Darwin's Theory to his class. A Presidential contender and Biblical expert leads the prosecution against “Evil-ution,” and a renowned attorney and compassionate agnostic is recruited for the defense. The towns people are suddenly thrust into a national spotlight.
A fictionalized account of the infamous Scopes “Monkey” Trial, an epic Clash of the Titans ensues in the true Trial of the Century.
VIEW DISCUSSION: “The Monkey Trial: A Legal Perspective” by Seth A Blum, Esq. on September 14, 2019
CLICK HERE to view the discussion: “Thoughtful Consideration on Science and Religion” with Rev Doug Long, Rev Jennifer Copeland, and Dr. Jon Kolkin. This discussion took place on September 21, 2019.
VIEW DISCUSSION: "Survival of the Friendliest: Evolution and What it Means Today" Vanessa Woods, NYT Bestselling Author of The Genius of Dogs and Bonobo Handshake. This discussion took place on September 28, 2019
THE CAST
Henry Drummond Byron Jennings
Matthew Harrison Brady Paul Wilson
E.K. Hornbeck Nan L. Stephenson
Mrs. Brady Lucinda Danner Gainey
Judge Linda Carnes
Mayor Jim O'Brien
Bertram Cates Michael Parker
Rachel Brown Jess Barbour
Rev. Jeremiah Brown Brook North
Meeker Randy Jordan
Melinda Nora Merksamer
Howard Sam Davis
Mrs. Krebs Debbie Litwak-Kring
Jesse H. Dunlap Alex Lewis
Elijah Douglas Kapp
Tom Davenport Joey DeSena
Harry Y. Esterbrook/London Reporter Naveed Moeed
George Sillers Thom Haynes
Mrs. Goodfellow Beth Somerville
Phil Bannister Tracy Davis
Bollinger/Dr. Allen Page Anthony Cooper
Mrs. Platt/Dr. Wendy Aaronson Sierra Smith
Mrs. McClain(Church Choir Director) Jennifer Daly
Mrs. Blair (Howard's mom) Michelle Merksamer
Timmy Benjamin Cashwell
Photographer/Dr. Erin Keller Candice Hescock
Hawker Kaiden Clark
