Coal Creek Theater of Louisville presents
The Runner Stumbles
by Milan Stitt
Directed by Dan Schock
A young nun has died under mysterious circumstances in a remote parish in northern Michigan, and her superior, Father Rivard, has been charged with her murder. The action alternates between interrogations, testimony and scenes from the past which reveal that Father Rivard, who had been banished to the small, up-country parish, fell in love with Sister Rita; and when circumstances forced her to move into the rectory with him, his anguish became unbearable. Their relationship, inevitably, spelt tragedy, but not until the explosive and surprising climax of the play is the full extent of their sacrifice made clear and the identity of the murderer revealed.
Run Time - 2 hours and 20 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission.
Cast and Creative Team
Stage Manager - Shane Forman
Set Design - H. L. Smith & Kirsten Jorgensen Smith
Lighting Design - Shane Forman
Light & Sound Operator - Steve Rausch
Costume Design - Kathleen Boyle Rausch
Props - Peg Bolan & Sue Peterson
Cover & Poster Design - Lisa Kreinbrink
Publicity, Photography & Program - Lynn Fleming
CCTL Liaison - Dan Schock
Volunteers - Louis Clark, Brian Dowling, Lynn Fleming, Shane Forman, Michael Gurshtein, Becca Hatcher, Jay Kirby, Renee Malis, Julie Marino, Brett Nickerson, Eliza Nickerson, Melanie Petry, Kathy Rausch, Steve Rausch, Elizabel Riggs, Dan Schock, Sarah Schuetz, LH Smith, Kirsten Jorgensen Smith, Renee Sobering, Amy Sonnanstine, Emily Strand, Jes Suhowatsky, Jmi Whiteman
Production Photos
Reviews and Testimonials
“Masterfully directed by Dan Schock and led by the outstanding performances of Dowling as Father Rivard and Riggs as Sister Rita, the play moves beyond a typical performance of tortured love and into a drama with real emotional intensity.” - Aimee Drugan, On Stage Colorado
“A terrific, terrific show!! Powerful stuff and so well done... LOVED it! Kudos to all!” - Justin Regan