October 02, 2023

The State Fair Community College Theatre Arts program will present a modern language adaptation of William Shakespeare’s, “Henry V” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5-7 and 2 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Stauffacher Theatre on the Sedalia campus. A dinner theatre will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 7. The play is directed by Tim Wells, SFCC Theatre Instructor & Technical Direct

or. This production restricts children ages 5 andyounger from attending the performances.  

   

The play takes place in tumultuous fifteenth-century England, newly crowned King Henry V grapples with a restless nation scarred by brutal civil wars. Seeking the respect of his people, he must overcome his wild past. His invasion of France strains his relationships, leading to heart-wrenching choices for those close to him. The epic Battle of Agincourt, where the outnumbered English triumph against the French, transforms the fate of nations. Henry’s poignant night among his soldiers brings clarity, emphasizing the weight of his royal duties. In an unexpected turn, English victory compels the proud French to surrender. The ensuing peace negotiations, lead to Henry’s marriage to the French king’s daughter, uniting the kingdoms under their son’s rule.  

   

Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at SFCCTheatre.Eventbrite.com or by calling the Box Office at (660) 530-5814 from 2-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. SFCC students and employees may reserve tickets for performances at no cost in the Box Office. Dinner theatre tickets for Saturday, Oct. 7 cost $13 per person. Wheelchair seating is available upon request. For special accommodations, email Kristen at khenning@sfccmo.edu. 

  

CAST 

Bedford, English SoldierAlex KnudsenBranson 

Canterbury, GloucesterAnalyce HayleyLas Vegas, NV/Edwards, MO 

Messenger, Constable of France: Ashton GerhartKnob Noster 

Pistol, English SoldierAvory NailLexington 

Westmoreland, John Bates: Ellie SiegfriedCenterview 

DauphinEmma MillerUnion 

Hostess, Governor, Orleans, Williams, Queen IsabelGianna Ortiz, Windsor 

Chorus, French MessengerKaitlyn MehlHigginsville 

Henry V: Payton Lawrence, Norborne  

French King, Erpingham, French SoldierRoss Owen, Moberly 

Nym, Duke of Bourbon, French SoldierStephanie Carr, Windsor 

Montjoy, French Soldier, Cambridge, Princess KatherineTaylor JoronenWindsor 

Bardolph, Captain Fluellen, English Soldier, SalisburyWalker BeamanLincoln 

  

CREW 

Director: Tim Wells, SFCC Theatre Arts Technical Director 

Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Dylan Young, Blue Springs/Lee’s Summit 

Assistant Stage Manager: Gabe Sokolowski, Sedalia 

Light Board OperatorErika Freeman, Warrensburg 

Costume DesignerEllie Siegfried, Centerview 

Costume Construction & CrewEmily MayhewKnob Noster; Dylan Young, Blue Springs/Lee’s Summit 

Props MasterMax Kleinschmidt, Trenton 

Run CrewAlaina Ayers, Sedalia; Natalee Dillon, Higginsville 

Composer & Sound DesignerJames Hyde III, Blue Eye 

Sound Board OperatorSara Hensel, Provencal, Louisiana 

Scenery ConstructionPayton LawrenceNorborneWalker BeamanLincoln 

Fight CaptainsMatthew Womble, Sedalia; Ethan Alexander, Marshall 

  

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