based upon the novel by Thomas Harris
adapted and directed by Christopher Johnson
WORLD PREMIERE
at The Firehouse
October 23 – November 23, 1996
Joseph Jefferson Citations
Original Adaptation – Christopher Johnson
Actor in a Principal Role – Christopher Thometz
Sound Design – Brian & Matthew Callahan
Original Music – Sean Sinitski
“Defiant Theatre pulls no punches in this production that could have easily tumbled over into camp.”
Windy City Times
Yet another world premiere, by special arrangement with the notoriously reclusive author of Silence of the Lambs. This complex, twisted match of wits pits a violent rapist-murderer against a weary, reluctant FBI agent who fears he has too much in common with his enemy. To stop the killings, investigator Graham has to out-maneuver his deadliest nemesis, Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
The Settings
The eastern, midwestern and southern United States
The Time
Summer
Cast
(in order of appearance)
Ki … Sean Sinitski
Will Graham … Dan Smith
Jack Crawford … David Mersault
Molly Foster-Graham … Linda Gillum
Willy Foster-Graham … Ryan Leveque
Valerie Leeds … Jennifer Alexander
Special Agent Beverly Katz … Michelle Primeaux
Detective R.J. Springfield … Gregor Tatro
Dr. Frederick Chilton … Will Schutz
Barney … Gregor Tatro
Dr. Hannibal Lecter … Richard Ragsdale
Freddy Lounds … Pat Healy
Francis Dolarhyde … Chris Thometz
Eileen … Michelle Primeaux
Marian Dolarhyde … Jennifer Alexander
Prince Easter Mize … Michelle Primeaux
Grandmother Dolarhyde … Jim Slonina
Victoria Vogt … Michelle Primeaux
Orderly … Gregor Tatro
Ned Vogt … Gregor Tatro
Reba McClane … Barb Thometz
Ralph Mandy … Gregor Tatro
The Dragon … Jim Slonina
Understudy – Molly … Melissa Bush
Film Characters
Mrs. Jacobi … Trista Laverdiere
Mr. Jacobi … Joe Laverdiere
The Jacobi Children … Jessica Harper
… Teddy Maguire
… Michael Carlson
The Jacobi Cat … Katy
Mrs. Leeds … Jennifer Alexander
Mr. Leeds … Sean Sinitski
The Leeds Children … Charlie McCarthy
… J.J. McCarthy
… Leo McKenzie
The Leeds Dog … Buddy
Mrs. Sherman … Julia Neary
Mr. Sherman … Steve Kruse
The Sherman Children … Ashley Howe
… Megan Howe
… Farina
The Sherman Dog … Stanley
Production Team
Production Stage Manager … Kara L. Loquist
Technical Director … John DeLeonardis
Fight Choreographer … Joe Foust
Fight Captain … Gregor Tatro
Sound Designers … Matt Callahan
… Brian Callahan
Costume Designer … Beth Nowak
Set Designer … R. Scott Entenmann
Lighting Designer … Richy Norwood
Dragon Designer … Andrew Leman
Prop Designer … Cliff Marvin
Master Carpenter … Tim O’Brien
Dragon Screen … Steve Kruse
Dragon Painter … Martin McClendon
Carpenters … Dave Mersault
… Michelle Primeaux
… Jim Slonina
… Gregor Tatro
… Chris Thometz
Poster Design … Jason Pettus
Casting Director … Heidi Rushing
Board Operators … Matt Callahan
… John Chrastka
… Arlo Guthrie
Tattoo Design and Application … Gloria Difino