The Mysterious Robbery
Episode III of Fall Creek History
Mystery, fun, and sober truth are combined in the drama that is the third historically-based musical to be produced about the community of Fall Creek. Writer and director Karen Hurd has researched the events, told the story in drama form, and composed nine original songs to illuminate an intriguing event that occurred in Fall Creek during the prohibition and depression era.
The stock market had crashed, plummeting the country into financial despair. Hobos wander the country looking for work. Gangster traffic has increased, fueled by the Prohibition Amendment. These events impacted the family of Irving and Louise Melville, proprietors of the Melville Watch Hospital, a watch and jewelry shop. The Melville’s daily lives are interrupted with a strange and dangerous incident!
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.
The proceeds from the production of The Mysterious Robbery benefited the Fall Creek Public Library. This benefit was used to purchase more books and materials for the library.
Original Production Cast and Crew
Cast
| Irving Melville: | John Dickinsen |
| Louise Melville: | Eileen Zanko |
| Evadna Melville: | Jessica Rasmussen |
| Vivian Melville: | Stacey Sieg |
| Garth Melville: | Jason Zimmerman |
| Grandpa Melville: | Art Farnsworth |
| Grandma Melville: | Yvonne Melville |
| Hobos: | Gene Dehnke |
| Dave Krista | |
| Wil Pomeroy | |
| Gangster: | Kevin Sieg |
| Locals: | Milt Dickinsen |
| Bob Hartmann | |
| Harry Saunders: | Scott Mayer |
| Piano Player: | David Hurd |
| Customer: | Helen Hartmann |
| Scene Two Flashback Cast | |
| Ruth Belle Martin: | Ruth Hurd |
| Mrs. Martin: | Lynn Canaday |
| Cliff: | David Pomeroy |
| Sadie: | Kate Hurd |
| VanAsby: | Joshua Hurd |
| Charles: | Andrew Mayer |
| Louis: | Faith Robb |
| Orphanage Mistress: | Mary Farnsworth |
| Mr. Burdick: | Jack Halblieb |
| Mrs. Burdick: | Val Dehnke |
| Olive Burdick: | Abbie Bergbrader |
| Orphanage Children: | |
| Ellie Bergbrader, Jesse Bergbrader, Jonathan Hurd, Bailey Mayer, Cody Voetmann, Kayla Voetmann |
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Chorus
| Women | Men |
| Lynn Canaday | John Dickinsen |
| Val Dehnke | Art Farnsworth |
| Mary Farnsworth | Scott Mayer |
| Ruth Hurd | Wil Pomeroy |
| Jessica Rasmussen | Kevin Sieg |
| Stacey Sieg | |
| Karen Wirner | Piano |
| Eileen Zanko | David Hurd |
Behind the Scenes
| Costumes | Set |
| Cindy Mickelson | Yvonne Melville |
| Curt Strasburg | |
| Props: Ruth Hurd | Dick Bedward |
| Sound Technician: Robert Sieg | Steve Hurd |
| Stage Lights: David Pomeroy | |
| Spot Light: Jonathan Hurd | Choreography |
| Director: Karen Hurd | Yvonne Melville |