Ben Butler
Richard Strand
Opening Date:
May 17, 2024
Closing Date:
June 8, 2024
At Fort Monroe during the Civil War, Union general Benjamin Butler faces an urgent legal and moral dilemma when escaped enslaved man Shepard Mallory requests sanctuary. Richard Strand’s witty historical drama explores the ingenuity and humanity behind a momentous decision.
Cast & Crew
General Benjamin Butler — Chris Crane
Shepard Mallory — Britton Adams
Lieutenant Kelly — Sean Spencer
Major Cary — David Burkhart
CREW
Director — Albert Bostick
Stage Manager — Janey Gunter
Set Designer — Ben Hall
Lighting Designer — Brayden Pogson
Costume Designer — Rhonda Clark
Production Notes
Supporters
Schwab Meat Company; Mel and Cindy Ables; Hank and Joanie Batty; John Schenberg.
Institutional Support
Supported in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, Inasmuch Foundation, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, and Allied Arts.