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Upcoming Show
We are proud to announce our second of three Reader’s Theater productions for the 2025/2026 season Terra Nova. Tickets are now available. Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Dead Guy.
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Terra Nova
2026
Sunday Matinee
Jun 14 @ 2:00pmRegular Show Time 7:30 PMPerformances:
Jun. 12, 13
Shows start at 7:30 PMMatinee:
Sunday, June 14th @ 2:00pm
The Story:
Drawn from the journals and letters found on the frozen body of Captain Scott, the action of the play blends scenes of the explorer and his men at various stages of their ordeal, with flashbacks of Scott and his young wife with fateful glimpses of his Norwegian rival, Roald Amundsen, whose party beat him to the South Pole. Refusing the use of sled dogs as unsporting, Scott and his team struggle to drag their heavy gear across a frozen wasteland, only to find that Amundsen has preceded them to their goal. The play is also a study of British pride and upper-class resolve – Scott’s aristocratic sense of destiny and command his young bride’s ability to understand her husband’s drive while failing to accept his motivations. But it is in the tragic trip back, as the members of the expedition die one by one, that the play reaches its dramatic apogee, capturing with chilling intensity and the awesome bravery of men who must accept the bitter knowledge that suffering and death will be the only reward for their heroism.
T. Sean Prescott
as Amundsen
About Amundsen:
Roald Amundsen is a career polar explorer and is credited to be the first human to reach the South Pole. In many ways he is “cut from the same cloth” as Scott. There is a keen sense of mutual respect, admiration, and competition on display in his interactions with Scott throughout the play.
About T. Sean Prescott:
Sean is an accountant living in Lincoln City with his wife, and two cats who tolerate his existence. He enjoys playing computer games, listening to music, reading, and watching movies. He also has a love for all things theater related. Singing, acting and directing are Sean’s passion. Sean has been involved with community theater since the early 90s. He is also on the Theatre West Board of Directors where he serves as Treasurer.
Jason Kutchma
as Scott (aka Con, Robert)
About Scott (aka Con, Robert):
The experienced British explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott leads a privately funded expedition to be the first people to successfully reach the South Pole. As a member of the team that does in fact reach the South Pole (the Polar Party), we see Scott’s struggles within as his moral compass to do what is “right” and his pride of country challenge many of his life decisions. Refecting on many of these decisions, both past and present, he begins to question their validity as he takes on ownership of the consequences that have come to bear as a result.
About Jason Kutchma:
Jason made his Theatre West debut with Harold and Maude, following it with a role in Dial M for Murder. He also participated in the Red Octopus 2024 production of The Christmas Show. As a musician, Jason performed hundreds of shows singing coast to coast
Mary Griffith
as Kathleen (aka Kath)
About Kathleen (aka Kath):
Scott’s wife Kathleen is a renowned British sculptor and socialite. Bohemian and outgoing, she struggles with the reality of the juxtaposition of her care and love for Scott against the backdrop of her career and recent introduction into motherhood.
About Mary Griffith:
Mary is thrilled to join the talented cast and crew of The Dead Guy. She was most recently seen onstage as Charlotte in Moon Over Buffalo last summer here at Theatre West, where she can also be occasionally found manning the light and sound booth. Ms. Griffith comes to us originally from San Antonio, TX, where she was the executive director of the Overtime Theater. She has numerous theatrical credits, but one of her favorite roles there was a two-year stint portraying the villainous Lady Isabella in the long running sci-fi stage serial, Captain Cortez and the Tri-Lambda Brigade. Mary wishes to dedicate this performance to the memory of M.M.’s youthful exuberance – RIP.
Keith Hutchinson
as Bowers (aka Birdie)
About Bowers (aka Birdie):
Lieutenant Henry Bowers is an experienced sailor and explorer when he joins Scott’s team. With a dry wit, he brings a certain level of levity to the Polar Party in his attempts to keep morale high against the stark bleakness of their surroundings as they venture to the South Pole.
About Keith Hutchinson:
Keith Hutchinson returns to the Theatre West stage after appearing as Lt. Rooney in Arsenic and Old Lace and as the Stage Director’s voice in The Sunshine Boys. Just over a year ago, Keith relocated to Lincoln City from St. Augustine, Florida, in a literal “Coast to Coast” move. Keith and his wife Allison live on a cliff in a 1950’s Fixer-Upper with a view of the Pacific.
Frank Ward
as Wilson (aka Bill)
About Wilson (aka Bill):
Edward Wilson is the Chief of Scientific Staff and Zoologist and medical officer for the Polar Party. As Scott’s closest friend and confidant, Wilson brings stability and sage counsel when matters of personal safety, morale, and health issues confront the team.
About Frank Ward:
With a move to Lincoln City in 2021, Frank was immediately drawn to Theatre West. Frank’s recent credits include President Harding in Camping with Henry and Tom, Mr. Witherspoon in Arsenic & Old Lace, and Candy in Of Mice and Men and Legionnaire in What The Constitution Means To Me at Newport’s PAC. Frank loves the beach and taking on his new role as husband to his beautiful and wonderful bride, Janet. He spends much of his time building things like boats and other woodworking projects as well as a mix of hobbies which include rowing, traveling, and playing the ukulele, disc golf, and pickleball (not all at the same time…yet). Frank is looking forward to directing a staged reading of Terra Nova here in June.
Patrick Kiernan
as Oates (aka Titus)
About Oates (aka Titus):
Captain Lawrence Oates is an experienced soldier and volunteered (and paid) for the opportunity to be included in this expedition. He is a pragmatist and realist and has no problem “telling it like it is”. He knows he has much to offer to the Polar Party and wants to be taken seriously with his contributions to the team.
About Patrick Kiernan:
Patrick is pleased to be making his 5th appearance on the Jack Coyne Stage here at Theatre
West. Previous productions include Camping With Henry and Tom, The Agatha Christie
Mysteries, Panache and Bakersfield Mist. He has also worked on five other productions in
various capacities including Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, Assistant Director and Director.
Patrick worked 35 years in the film and television industry before retirement, moving to Lincoln
City in 2020.Patrick spent 35 years working both in/and off production in the film and television industry in Los Angeles before retirement. He relocated to Lincoln City in 2020.
Scott Christianson
as Evans (aka Edgar, Eddie, Taff, Taffy)
About Evans (aka Edgar, Eddie, Taff, Taffy):
Petty Officer Edgar Evans has experience on Scott’s previous expeditions. His physical strength and determination are key factors in Scott’s decision to include Evans as a member of the Polar Party. However, his ambition and desire to be one to be the first to reach the South Pole overshadows his judgment with tragic consequences.
About Scott Christianson:
Scott discovered his love for acting and for Theater West 8 years ago when on a whim, he tried out for a part in The Odd Couple. Fate intervened and he was cast in a small part that ignited the flame! From that point on, he has joyfully become a part of Theatre West and is happy that he has found a way to give back to the local community. Scott is excited to play the part of Timmy, the young veteran coming home from the Great War. As a veteran himself, he has enjoyed getting into the development of this character and hopes to honor all veterans in portraying him.
Scott lives in Neotsu with his wife, his daughter and her fiance, his mother-in-law, and his newest love, his three-year-old granddaughter, Amaya. Both of Amaya’s parents are truly artistic using music and art as their ways of expression. Scott hopes that his acting will enhance Amaya’s love for all forms of artistic expression.
Bonnie Ross
Assistant Director
About Bonnie Ross:
Bonnie has been directing and acting at Theatre West since 2006, when she was first seen as Doctor Eve in Sordid Lives. Since then she has acted in 9 plays and directed 12 for Theatre West, as well as directing and acting in several productions for Porthole Players and Red Octopus Theatre in Newport. She was last on stage here as Maude in Harold and Maude and last directed The Subject Was Roses in the 2025-26 season.
Frank Ward
Director
About Frank Ward:
With a move to Lincoln City in 2021, Frank was immediately drawn to Theatre West. Frank’s recent credits include President Harding in Camping with Henry and Tom, Mr. Witherspoon in Arsenic & Old Lace, and Candy in Of Mice and Men and Legionnaire in What The Constitution Means To Me at Newport’s PAC. Frank loves the beach and taking on his new role as husband to his beautiful and wonderful bride, Janet. He spends much of his time building things like boats and other woodworking projects as well as a mix of hobbies which include rowing, traveling, and playing the ukulele, disc golf, and pickleball (not all at the same time…yet). Frank is looking forward to directing a staged reading of Terra Nova here in June.
