The Stagecoach Stop
Episode I of Fall Creek History
Written and Arranged by Karen Hurd
Based on the true-life story of Simon Randall, The Stagecoach Stop details Simon's life and character, as well as his untimely death. A lumberman, mill owner, and farmer, Simon Randall owned and operated the stagecoach stop in Fall Creek, Wisconsin. This musical shows the Randall family and their influence in the formation of the town of Fall Creek, but more than that gives playgoers the chance to contemplate what being of nobel charater can look like. We see that for Simon Randall, his character came as the grace of God covered his shortcomings.
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.
There are some interesting facts about the premier production of The Stage Coach Stop. The benches that were used in this production were actually made from a 125 year old white cedar tree that was located on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and White Street in Fall Creek, Wisconsin. Simon Randall most likely walked past that tree many times in his life. The actual portraits of Simon and his wife Louisa were part of the set. Also, a single yoke oxen harness that was used as a prop in the barn scene dated back to 1860.
The proceeds from the production of The Stagecoach Stop benefited WunderHaven, a non-profit retirement housing complex in Fall Creek. This benefit went into aiding WunderHaven build and furthur develop programs offered for its residents.
Original Production Cast and Crew
Cast
| Simon Randall: | Todd Chaney |
| Mrs. Louisa Randall: | Eileen Zanko |
| Wilcox: | Alvin Wissink |
| Allen Randall: | Anthony Chromey |
| Simon Randall, Jr.: | Nick Hughes |
| Ollie Randall: | Kayleen Mickelson |
| Jeremiah Randall: | Adam VanGoor |
| Cora Randall: | Sarah Pomeroy |
| Louisa Randall: | Alissa LaBarbera |
| Ida Randall: | Melissa Hughes |
| Tammerlane Randall: | Isaac Mischke |
| Mrs. O'Brien: | Sharon Michaelson |
| Jack O'Brien: | Alex Schroeder |
| Mr. Frawley: | Steve Mickelson |
| Mrs. Frawley: | Yvonne Melville |
| William Frawley: | Zach Krueger |
| Narrator: | Jessica Rasmussen |
| Boarders: Jessie Bergbrader, Alexandra Chirhart, Pennie Chromey, Joshua Hurd, Ruth Hurd, Brittany Koenig, Bailey Mayer, Lindsey Mickelson, Vicki Schroeder, Kristy Stelter, Caleb Travis, Ethan VanGoor, Rebekah VanGoor |
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Chorus
| Sopranos | Altos |
| Janna Bergbrader | Theresa Bergbrader |
| Carol King | Cindy Chirhart |
| Sharon Michaelson | Val Dehnke |
| Kayleen Mickelson | Fern LaBarbera |
| Kristy Stelter | Cindy Mickelson |
| Karen Wirner | Vicki Schroeder |
| Rosemary Wissink | |
| Eileen Zanko | Children |
| Jessie Bergbrader | |
| Baritones | Alexandra Chirhart |
| Anthony Chromey | Pennie Chromey |
| Art Farnsworth | Melissa Hughes |
| Mary Farnsworth | Ruth Hurd |
| Steve Mickelson | Brittany Koenig |
| Roger Swett | Zach Krueger |
| Alvin Wissink | Alissa LaBarbera |
| Bailey Mayer | |
| Instrumentalists | Lindsey Mickelson |
| Piano: David Hurd | Sarah Pomeroy |
| Contrabass Clarinet: Ken Kiesow | Alex Schroeder |
| Trombone: Ken Kiesow | Caleb Travis |
| Harp: Bethany VanGoor | Adam VanGoor |
| Ethan VanGoor | |
| Rebekah VanGoor |
Behind the Scenes
| Costumes | Set |
| Jeannie Chromey | Yvonne Hughes |
| Yvonne Hughes | Yvonne Melville |
| Phyllis Schwoch | |
| Props: Ruth Hurd | |
| Choreography Team | Video Taping: Rob James |
| Choreograper: Yvonne Melville | Floor Lights: Jonathan Hurd |
| Pennie Chromey | Spot Light: David Pomeroy |
| Melissa Hughes | Stage Lights: Steve Hurd |
| Ruth Hurd | Sound Technician: Kevin Morden |
| Zach Krueger | Assistant Sound Tech: Sheila Morden |
| Baily Mayer | Junior Assistant Director: Jonathan Hurd |
| Sharon Michaelson | Assistant Director: Kate Hurd |
| Rosemary Wissink | Director: Karen Hurd |