Coal Creek Theater of Louisville presents
Of Mice and Men
by John Steinbeck
Directed by Kirsten Jorgensen Smith
Two drifters, George and his friend Lennie, with delusions of living off the “fat of the land,” have just arrived at a ranch to work for enough money to buy their own place. Lennie is a man-child, a little boy in the body of a dangerously powerful man. It’s Lennie’s obsessions with things soft and cuddly that have made George cautious about who the gentle giant, with his brute strength, associates with. His promise to allow Lennie to “tend to the rabbits” on their future land keeps Lennie calm, amidst distractions, as the overgrown child needs constant reassurance. But when a ranch boss’ promiscuous wife is found dead in the barn with a broken neck, it’s obvious that Lennie, albeit accidentally, killed her. George, now worried about his own safety, knows exactly where Lennie has gone to hide, and he meets him there. Realizing they can’t run away anymore, George is faced with a moral question: How should he deal with Lennie before the ranchers find him and take matters into their own hands?
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