2 hours including a 15 min intermission
Recommended for ages 13+
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, a sprawling novel with epic Shakespearean themes, is the story of a young man who lacks the ability to speak, but communicates with the dogs his family breeds on a kennel in the rural Midwest in the early 1970’s. The story explores the deep connection Edgar has with his beloved Sawtelle dogs, and weaves in a plot of sacrifice, betrayal, and ultimately murder. The adaption is penned in the traditional Book-It Style familiar to long-time Seattle theatergoers, which preserves the author’s narrative along with the dialogue to tell the story.
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, has been adapted for the stage by Jane Jones, Founder and Founding Co-Artistic Director for over 30 years, and Kevin McKeon, a veteran of the company.
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CAST
| Martyn Krause | Dr. Papineau, the Vet |
| Brian Gunter* | Claude Sawtelle/Ensemble |
| Jennifer Ruzumna | Trudy Sawtelle/Ensemble |
| Jon Stutzman | Glen Papineau, the Sheriff/Ensemble |
| Chris Morson* | Edgar Sawtelle |
| Jesica Avellone | Essay/Louisa Wilkes |
| Jason Marr | Gar Sawtelle/Ensemble |
| Libby Barnard* | Almondine |
| Matthew Synthandone | Tinder/Ensemble |
PRODUCTION TEAM
| Jane Jones | Director/Co-Adaptor |
| Kevin McKeon | Co-Adapter |
| Devorah Spadone | Stage Manager |
| TBD | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Dan Schuy | Production Manager |
| Ed Key | Composer/Music Director |
| Kevin McKeon | Scenic Designer |
| Pete Rush | Costume Designer |
| Andrew D. Smith | Lighting Designer |
| Jill Bulow | Properties Designer |
| Dan Schuy | Technical Director/Master Carpenter |
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
This play is performed through arrangement with Creative Artists Agency for David Wroblewski. All rights reserved.
Illustration by J. James art & design
