Coal Creek Theater of Louisville presents
Of Mice and Men
by John Steinbeck
Directed by Kirsten Jorgensen Smith
California, the Great Depression. George Milton and Lennie Small are migrant ranch hands moving from job to job, carrying nothing but bedrolls and a shared dream: a little piece of land to call their own, a place where Lennie can tend rabbits and nobody tells them what to do. George is quick and clever. Lennie is gentle and strong—too strong for his own good, and too innocent to understand the trouble that follows him. When they land work on a ranch in the Salinas Valley, that dream finally seems within reach. But the world has a way of breaking the things it can't make room for. Steinbeck's devastating American classic about friendship, loneliness, and the cost of loving someone you can't protect.
Content Advisory - Violence
Run Time - 2 hours and 25 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission
Cast and Creative Team
Assistant Director - Linda Button
Stage Manager - Arnie Follendorf
Technical Director - H. L. Smith
Sound Design - Kirsten Jorgensen Smith & H. L. Smith
Lighting Design - Shane Forman
Light & Sound Operator - Amme Kolovos
Costume Design - Jan Davison
Props - Peg Bolan
Fight Choreography - Johnathon Simms
Rehearsal Assistant - Justin Regan
Life Coach - Krystal Jakosky
Box Office - M. Shane Grant
Poster Design - Sarah Schuetz
Publicity, Photography & Program - Lynn Fleming
Volunteers - Peg Bolan, Jerrod Briggs, Linda Button, Jan Davison, Jessie DePasquale, Lynn Fleming, Arnie Follendorf, Shane Forman, Michelle Jacobs, Terence Keane, Elaine Niesen, Kathy Rausch, Steve Rausch, Justin Regan, Steven Siefers, Jane Shepard, Howard Smith, Kirsten Jorgensen Smith, Byron Thompson, Olivia Vail, Josh Van Riper, Gary Webster, Jim Whiteman
Production Photos
Reviews and Testimonials
“[This was] an incredible, strong show. I was so impressed... so glad I saw it. The actors are stellar, skilled and alluring... the set is magnificent and works so well, and the direction is fantastic. I'm so grateful to have seen this show opening night and recommend this moving, excellent production. See it! The music! Also wonderful. This is a show well done.” - Ericka M Schreck
“We attended Saturday's matinee. It was a great show. It made us uncomfortable at times, but we need to look in the mirror. Thank you.” - Bill Bell
“Absolutely wonderful production!” - JoAnn Hyde
In the Press
Yellow Scene Magazine - “Scene Stealers - ‘Of Mice and Men’ at Coal Creek Theater” (read)