Caldwell's Bomb

by Bill Rogers

Directed by Herman Johansen

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It's the summer of 2010, and a small Missouri town is dying' hemorrhaging jobs, population, and civility. Many of the people who remain are confused, frightened, and looking for scapegoats to blame for their troubles.

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Several of the town’s angriest men have formed the Eagles of Liberty militia to battle those they blame for unemployment, changing demographics, and what they perceive as the conspiracy to destroy traditional American values.

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Time & Place: The summer of 2010 in Southern Missouri. 

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Roles:

All characters are from the Midwest

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Caldwell Ducey – early 20s - intellectually challenged, physically robust young man. Mechanically gifted.

Deena Ducey – mid 40s - Caldwell’s widowed mother, hardworking but can’t catch a break

Earl - 40s  - frustrated, unemployed meat-cutter…recently joined The Eagles of Liberty, a local anti-government militia group. Lives with Deena.

Jimbo Jolley - 60 – A religious fanatic reputed to be an authority on both the Bible and the Constitution. A leader of The Eagles of Liberty.

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Schedule:

Rehearsals: Sep 12 – Oct 1, 2022

Tech: Oct 2 – 4, 2022

Preview: Thu - Oct 6, 2022

Performances:

Thu – Sat 7:30pm & Sun 2pm - Oct 7 – 23, 2022