The Book Women
September 8, 2023 - September 10, 2023
Directed by: Cindy Westbrook
An Alchemy Theatre children's production, written by Rachel Bublitz. In the midst of the Great Depression, in a community crushed by the collapse of coal, and isolated by the very mountains they call home, a group of determined librarians take to their horses to reach the people of Eastern Kentucky. With a dedication equal to the US Postal Service, these “Book Women'' deliver more than the books and magazines they carry in their saddlebags. They bring hope.
Cast
Elizabeth Klein
Della "Star" Harlow
Rylanne Martin Jervis
Josephine Jolly
Juliette Jasko
Erma Frey
Nick Blake
Leo Burnet
Olivia Chambers
"Sissy" Mae Harlow
Katy Sowards
Cora Walker
Marley Walter
Mrs. Wilkins / Mrs. Arnett / Mrs. Ella Letton
Nick Booth
Hubert Penland / Mr. Young / Mr. Ashley / Pastor Bridges
Amelia Stallings
Ma Harlow / Choir Director / Ollie
Rebecca Abshire
Betty Farris / Mrs. Stevens / Mrs. Suter
Josie Jasko
Mrs. Dixon / Minnie Carroll / Gene
Allie Hayton
Sue Ashley / Ms. Carla Folsom / Thelma Carroll
Sophia Abshire
June Carroll / Joe
Magnolia Cochran
Ollie
Blair Armstrong
Ollie
Ziva Nash
Reg
Elowen Richey
Willie
Paisley Nash
Lonnie
Piper Lanz
Frances
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