Cast

JOHN WESLEY POWELL  |  Reese Sigman
WILLIAM DUNN  |  Chelsey Sheppard
JOHN COLTON SUMNER  |  Sarah Rodler
OLD SHADY  |  Meagan Kirby
BRADLEY  |  Helene Minassian
O.G. HOWLAND/JOHNSON  |  Ronan Pirkle
SENECA HOWLAND/JUST JIM  |  Fiona Palazzi
FRANK GOODLMAN/MR. ASA  |  Colleen Gillon
HALL  |  Tessa "Cricket" James
HAWKINS  |  Izzy Laws

Production Team
Assistant Director  |  Reed Viydo
Production Stage Manager  |  Rebecca Gelzer
Lighting/ Sound Designer  |  Eli Backer
Set Designer  |  Erik Furuheim
Costume Designer  |  Dawn Janow
Movement Coach  |  Ken Michels

The running time is approximately 1 hour 50 minutes including one 10-minute intermission.

Synopsis
A rollicking adventure that challenges traditional gender and cultural assumptions. With a gender-bent cast portraying the male explorers of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 expedition down the Colorado River, the play offers a fresh perspective on the American West and the nature of adventure itself. Whereas these historical figures were historically cisgender white males, the cast is made up entirely of people who are not. With humor, heart, and a thrilling narrative, “Men on Boats” uses unconventional storytelling to create thought-provoking and insightful lens on exploration and leadership.

Health Protocol
Following CDC guidelines, we request our audience members do not attend inD Theatre performances if you have COVID or any other contagious respiratory virus, are experiencing any related symptoms before the event begins, or if you have been exposed to COVID. Mask-wearing is optional but encouraged. We strongly recommend the wearing of highly effective masks such as N95, KN95, or KF94.

Content Warning: Strong Language

MEN ON BOATS is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection (www.dramatists.com)