2026
Jun 14 @ 2:00pm
Performances:
Jun. 12, 13
Shows start at 7:30 PM
Matinee:
Sunday, June 14th @ 2:00pm
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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 preced them to their goal. The play is also a study of British pride and upper-class resolve – Scotty’s aristocratic sense of destiny and command his young brid’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 the awesome bravey of men who must accep the bitter knowledge that suffering and death will be the only reward for their heroism.
Director’s Notes
I think that it is a safe be that most people can say they have heard of the tragic story of the sinking of the British luxury liner RMS Titanic. However, knowing the year in which this happened may not be so familiar. The year was 1912. Perhaps not as familiar but no less significant, was an event that also happened that year. A race to the South Pole between two rival countries – Great Britain and Norway.
After reading this play, I was struck by the depth of character each actor’s role contributes to telling this story. I have often said that each role has the opportunity to be the actor’s defining role. I am excited to be bringing this play to the life for the Theatre West community at this staged reading with such a very talented cast and crew. And my hope and desire is to have it performed in a full production here sometime in the not too distant future….
T. Sean Prescott
as Amundsen
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.
Mary Griffith
as Kathleen
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
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.
Patrick Kiernan
as Oates
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
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.