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

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