Cast of Characters

Principals

Anna Clemenc

Dramatic Soprano

Pat Murphy (also in Oral History Ensemble)

Lyric Tenor

James MacNaughton

Baritone

Frank Shavs

Tenor

Joe Clemenc

Bass-baritone

Darwina Shaw/Mary Klobuchar/T'reesa Kaiser

Mezzo-soprano

 

Oral History Ensemble:

Soprano1: Polly

Soprano 2: Annie Bader/Mother Jones

Soprano 3: Maria Bono

Alto 1: Briida

Alto 2: Johnny Burcar

Tenor 1: Pat Murphy/Anthony Lucas

Tenor 2: Juhanni/Frank Klobuchar

Baritone: Thomas Paull/ John James

Bass: Charles Meyers

Childrens Chorus (at least 10 members), including: Mamie, Katrina, Victoria, Eddie, Young Annie Clemenc and Rosie.

Adult Chorus (at least 15-20 members) portraying members of the community, e.g., workers, deputies, strikers, scabs, townspeople, wedding guests, parade participants, band musicians, Christmas party goers, mourners, including, specifically: Muks, Ivan, Leopold, Nick, Herman, Captain Dillon, Willis, Arresting Officer, Priest, St. Nicholas.

Orchestra

Flute (doubling piccolo), Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon, 2 Clarinets in Bb, Bass Clarinet, 2 Horns, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, 2 Percussionists, Harp, Piano, Accordion, Strings.