The Cave Dwellers

by William Saroyan

 

Synopsis: The Cave Dwellers explores the adventures of some homeless people who are camping out on the stage of an abandoned theatre that is about to be pulled down for a housing project. One who calls herself "the Queen' is the ruin of a former actress. "The King' used to be a celebrated clown. "The Duke' was once a prizefight champion. "The Girl' (she is too young to have been famous at anything) is a homeless, frightened wretch who comes in off the streets. Although food is scarce and the cold is congealing, the characters have glowing spirits and wonderful memories of their triumphant days.

Cast

The Duke	Alan Hensel
The Girl	Kathy Kirby
The Queen	Nelda Taylor
The King	Cliff Goodwin
The Young Opponent	Dove Ernst
A Woman With A Dog	Barbara Macon
The Young Queen	Rachel Colcord
The Father	Steve Sheetz
Gorky	J.C. Holler III
The Mother	Alita Gabler
The Silent Boy	Steve Kilhefner
The Wrecking Crew Boss	Charles Ferrell
Jamie	David Beavers

 

Production Staff

Director	Cliff Goodwin
Assistant Director	Walter CLine
Technical Designer	Jonne C. Thornton
Stage Manager	Edward Douglas
Assistant Stage Manager	J.C. Holler III
Electrician	J.C. Holler III
Lighting	John Barrow
	Priscilla Cooper
Sound	David Beavers
Set Construction	Steve Kilhefner
	Kurt Birdwhistell
	James Rester
Set Decoration	Larry Bolinger
	Richard Taylor
Props	Betty Greene
	Charles Ferrell
	Alan Comerford
Costumes	Rachel Colcord
	Dove Ernst
	Barbara Macon
Makeup	Charles Ferrell
Hosue Manager	Judy Bedell