Stockyard Tuesdays
Episode IV of Fall Creek History
Written by Karen and David Hurd
Stockyard Tuesdays is based on the life of Douglas E. Raether, a life-long resident of Fall Creek. A cattleman and farmer, Doug Raether helped build our community through his generosity, but more importantly through his kindness. Doug’s ethic of hard work is tempered with a subtle sense of humor. Doug Raether's life was a blessing to Fall Creek, and the events that shaped him and the town are portrayed in this musical-drama.
Performance Rights and VHS tapes have been made available for this production through Scene and Hurd Productions. For information about purchasing the performance rights, to view a script sample, or to order a VHS tape, please Contact Us.
"A man can do nothing better than. . .to find satifaction in his work. This is from the hand of God, for without Him, who can find enjoyment? To the man who pleases Him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and happiness." - Ecclesiates 2:24b-26a
The proceeds from the production of Stockyard Tuesdays benefited the Fall Creek Historical Society.
Original Production Cast and Crew
Cast
| Douglas Edwin Raether: | Matt Bartelt |
| Lorraine Raether: | Stacy Sieg |
| Ray Raether (Doug's Nephew): | James Bertrand |
| Ann Grindle (Ray's Girlfriend): | Jessica Rasmussen |
| Ferdinand Raether (Doug's Father): | Dick Sorensen |
| Anna Raether (Doug's Mother): | Theresa Bergbrader |
| Young Doug (circa 1932): | Mike Vaughn |
| Young Ginnie (circa 1932): | Carly Cline |
| Ginnie at 21 Years Old: | Ruth Hurd |
| Young Beatty (circa 1932): | Abbie Bergbrader |
| Beatty at 19 Years Old: | Megan Schuknecht |
| Elaine Raether: | Ellie Bergbrader |
| Werner Rauls: | Steve Hurd |
| Al Gibbs: | Gene Dehnke |
| Farmer: | Dave Krista |
| Farmer's Grandson: | Joshua Hurd |
| Missouri Girl Fiddler: | Ruth Hurd |
Chorus
| Matt Bartelt, Jessie Bergbrader, Theresa Bergbrader, James Bertrand, Jeannie Chromey, Pennie Chromey, Colette Cline, Val Dehnke, Silje Guldberg, Ruth Hurd, Cindy Mickelson, Shirley Paulsrud, Jessica Rasmussen, Megan Schuknecht, Stacy Sieg, Dick Sorensen, Sarah Speros, Elaine Raether Stelter, Eileen Zanko |
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| Instrumentalists | |
| David Hurd | Piano |
| Ken Kiesow | Trombone |
Crew
| Costumes | Set |
| Jeannie Chromey | Yvonne Melville |
| Sherri McCormick | |
| Choreographer | Lucille Dehmel |
| Yvonne Melville | Mike Kleinhans |
| Steve Hurd | |
| Sound Technician | |
| Art Farnsworth | Stage Lights |
| David Pomeroy | |
| Spotlight | |
| Jonathan Hurd | Director |
| Karen Hurd |