The Ransom of Red Chief
by Anne Coulter Martens
Directed by Lela Ray
February 12-15, 2004
Based on O'Henry's humorous classic about Bill and Sam who make the mistake of kidnapping a brat known as "Red." Brought up by a skinflint uncle and mean housekeeper, Red gladly leaves with the two strangers. The kidnappers are delighted but it is their last moment of peace. Red—or Red Chief, as he prefers to be called—now has two full-time playmates and keeps them hopping. While Bill sets about collecting the ransom, Sam tries to entertain Red Chief. It's tiring work and, finally, Sam's patience exhausted, he makes the mistake of getting Red mad. Red Chief's vengeance soon has Sam calling for help. Never were two hapless criminals so bitterly taken advantage of. Instead of a handsome ransom, they're going to have to pay what little they have for the privilege of returning the so-called victim.
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Cast
Bill Driscoll - Richard Twilley Mary Alice - Kaitlin Oliver Sam Blake - David Tiffin Constable Jones - Oscar Glover Red Chief (Johnny) - Josh Murrell Mrs. Rudge - Judy Fancher Ebenezer Dorset - Jim Alverson Mrs. Miller - Becky Twilley Miss Oliver - Peggy Inman Miss Russell - Mary Dyer Susan Chandler - Emma McDowell Jane Chandler - Daphne Murrell Ellie Chandler - Kendra Stuart Abigail Chandler - Melody Murrell Crew Lela Ray - Director Shala Reese - Assistant Director Mary Dyer - Stage Manager Betty Allison - Stage Manager Shala Reese - Stage Crew Lisa Reese- Stage Crew Bryan Reese - Stage Crew Darrell Underwood - Lighting and Sound Scotty Kennedy - Set Design/Construction Mary Mills - Set Design/Construction Mark Richardson - Set Design/Construction Linda Jackson - Set Design/Construction Judy Malone - Hair and Makeup Clyniece Ledbetter - Hair and Makeup Linda Jackson - Hair and Makeup Jane Williams - Hair and Makeup Mark Richardson - Props Beth Hammock - Box Office Mary Mills - Box Office |
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