Sons of the Prophet

Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with Virginia Repertory Theatre presents Sons of the Prophet.

by Stephen Karam
February-March 2013 | Theatre Gym

2013 RTCC Award Nominations
Best Play
Best Direction of a Play – Anna Senechal Johnson
Best Supporting Actor in a Play – DJ Cummings
Best Supporting Actress in a Play – Melissa Johnston Price

CAST
Joseph… Ryan Bechard
Gloria… Melissa Johnston Price
Physician’s Assistant/Dr. Manor/Board Member #1… Kimberly Jones-Clark
Bill… Alan Sader*
Charles… DJ Cummings
Ticket Agent/Automated Voice/Board Member #2/Mrs. McAndrew… Jacqueline Jones
Timothy… Evan Nasteff
Vin… Marquis Hazelwood

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the U.S.A.

PRODUCTION TEAM
Direction: Anna Senechal Johnson
Assistant Direction: Sarah Stepahin
Production Management: McLean Jesse
Lighting Design: Brian C. Barker
Sound Design: Andrew Hamm
Costume Design: Lynn West
Scenic Design: Terrie Powers Miller
Scenic Artist: Terrie Powers Miller
Show Video Design: Curt Miller
Master Carpenter: David Powers
Properties: McLean Jesse and Sarah Stepahin
Stage Management: Kim Pawlick and Sarah Stepahin
Technical Director: Matthew Landwehr
Fight Choreography: Ryan Bechard
Master Electrician: Emily Clarkson
Running Crew: Reid Kirtley and Sarah Stepahin
Sound Board and Video Operator: Taniqua Jones
House Management: Sarah Stepahin and Anna Senechal Johnson

ADMINISTRATIVE AND MARKETING
Marketing Director: Billy Christopher Maupin
Development and Marketing Associate: Sheila Shedd
Show Photography: Jason Collins Photography
Program and Design: Billy Christopher Maupin
Program Design Support: Susan Senechal
Internet Services Manager: Lindsay C. Terrell
2012-2013 Production Intern: Taniqua Jones
2012-2013 Marketing and Administrative Intern: Sarah Stepahin
2012-2013 Literary Associate: Claire Yenson

Publicity and Reviews

“Sons of the Prophet isn't a laugh-a-minute joke fest. But the humor offered in this affectionate portrayal of a strong, struggling family is unexpected, intelligent and ultimately very satisfying.”
— David Timberline, Style Weekly (March 5, 2013)

“I have heard stories about Cadence being legendary with their abilities to design extraordinary sets on their small stage, and Sons of the Prophet did not disappoint.”
— Bruce Levy, ShowBizRadio (February 17, 2013)

Marilyn Drew Nicci, RVA Magazine (February 25, 2013)

John Porter, WCVE (February 21, 2013)

Celia Wren, Richmond Times-Dispatch (February 10, 2013)