2018 PUBLIC READING, ZACH THEATRE, AUSTIN, TX
This original work was presented publicly for the first time as a staged reading on February 10, 2018, at ZACH Theatre, Austin, TX. Actors presented the entire show, including dialogue and songs, but without sets or costumes. Audience members provided feedback on the show that has been used to inform future development work.
This project was supported in part by the City of Austin
Rehearsal space provided by Manchaca UMC
ESTHER - Ryan Smith
MORDECAI - Steve Williams
KING XERXES - Matthew Redden
DALIA - Jessica Brynn Cohen
HARBONA - Phil Rodriguez
HEGAI - Kirk Kelso
TAMIR - Bennett Neiman
SURI - Emily Villarreal
HAMAN - Creighton Moench
ZERESH - Laura Freeman
AMIRA - Elizabeth Neiman
HATHAK - Jeremiah Abdullah
JUILY - Susan Johnston Taylor
ENSEMBLE - Michele' Crowder
The cast of ESTHER, Staged Reading, 2018
Audience quotes from Stage Reading, 2/10/2018
"Spectacular!"
"I loved the plot and characters!"
"Gorgeous music! First class talent."
"Clever, funny, substantial"
"Incredibly talented cast!"
"Overall entertaining and inspiring show!"
Matthew Redden (King Xerxes)