Runaways

Words and Music By Elizabeth Swados
Directed by Jane McEneaney
Musical Direction by Danny Williams
Presented on Oct. 6-8, 12-14, Strub Theater

Initially created from interviews with homeless children and those in orphanages, Liz Swados weaves songs about personal struggle and the world at large through the eyes of youth in New York City in the 70s. The show blends different musical styles from pop to hip-hop, jazz to reggae, while asking why children can’t remain children.

Cast

Juan Sebastian Bernal (Luis), Keiva Bradley (A.J.), Ketino Christopher (Melinda), Antonella Doblanovic (Nina), Kianna Ismail (Kenya), Meighan LaRocca (Roxy), Charles Lawver (Jesse), Brendan MacLaren (Lazar), Hayley Marian (Deidre), Kya Missick (Iggy), Amanda Nahin (Lidia), Sabrina O’Reilly (Roby), Olivia Oreskovich (Nikki), Brady Petrik (Eric), Camryn Portagallo (Jackie), Mateo Rudich (Sundar), Will Stuart (Manny), Niall Sulcer (EZ), Susan Tilbury (Paula), Shannon Tormey (Edie), Charlie Workmaster (Hubbell)

The Band

Charlie Carswell (Bass), Taylor Kennedy (Drums), Kent Jenkins (Percussion/Keyboards), Van Henkels (Guitar), Elton Rosicki (Tenor Sax)

Production Team

Danny Williams (Music Director), Lennon Hobson (Choreographer), Jason Sheppard (Scenic  Designer), Rob Hillig (Lighting Designer), Patricia McMahon (Costume Designer), Marisa Whitmore (Sound Designer), John Burton (Properties Master), Megan Bosveld (Stage Manager), Olivia Sikora, Lili Koehler (Assistant Stage Managers), Annie Barker (Assistant Director), Mateo Rudich (Dance Captain), Amanda Nahin (Assistant Set Designer), Elli Butler, Preston Simpson (Sound Technicians), Marisa Whitmore (Sound Board Op), Derby Reeves (Light Board Op), Jason Sheppard (Technical Director), Rob Hillig (Master Electrician), Patricia McMahon (Costume Shop Manager), Madeline Mary (Poster Design), Mark Seldis (Poster Photography), Natasha Aquino, Tal Ovadya, Parker Griffith, Gavin Mulcahy, Cora Cleary, Jessica Hadley (Running Crew), Alexandra O’Hara, Alexandra Bowman, Emily Forest, Alan Corvaia (Wardrobe Crew), Gillian Ebersole, Justin Carroll, Marshal McKeever, Madison Hansen, Gloria Santillion, Rebecca Starr, Lisa Lawrence (Costume Work Study), Cameron Kauffman, Keyshawn Garraway Quinn Williams, Emma Whitley, Methane Clark, Mateo Rudich, Enzo Mapua, Maren English, Robert Kinsfather, Ben Lyons, Jessica Hadley, Caroline Gillespie, Sofia Cassidy, Cascina Caradonna, Alan Kapustka (Scene Shop Work Study), Isabella Asali, Colby Matthews, Albus Wang (House Managers)

Performed by Special Arrangement with Samuel French Inc.

Special thanks to: CFA Dean Bryant Alexander, Kevin Wetmore, Katherine Noon, Dana Resnick, Michael Bonnabel, Jann Goldsby, Jon Ward and Eric Babb, Center Theatre Group, Daniel Schulz, Prop Heaven