The Rock & The Hard Place, a world premiere by Emily McClain, opens the 2024 Essential Theatre Silver Anniversary Play Festival on August 16. The play follows Elsie Tully, portrayed by Indya Bussey, as she navigates a harrowing battle to exonerate her father, who awaits execution for a crime he didn't commit. With a cast that includes Roger Payano as Alan Tully and Chase Steven Anderson as Russell Wyatt, this fast-paced drama delves into significant themes surrounding the death penalty and the struggle for restorative justice. Directed by Kyle Brumley, the production promises to keep audiences engaged with its intense legal drama.
Cast and Creative team for The Rock & The Hard Place at Essential Theatre
Cast
Roger Payano
Alan Tully
Indya Bussey
Elsie Tully
Chase Steven Anderson
Russell Wyatt
Durell Brown
Jeremy Hollingbrook
Jennifer Brown
Lauren Jacobson
Mala Bhattacharya
Rashida Mahmoud
Ali Bhamani
Lance Matthews/Guard
Creative Team
Emily McClain
Playwright
Kyle Brumley
Director
Moira Dean
Stage Manager
Terry Kiser
Assistant Stage Manager
Kristin Storla
Intimacy Director
Adam Pagdon
Scenic Designer
Harley Gould
Lighting Designer
Victoria Nation
Projections Designer
Fred Philp
Sound Designer
D’Mya Tabron
Costume Designer
Kyle Brumley
Props Designer
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