Back, l-r Travis Dean, Greg Gondek, Eric Peterson; 
front, l-r: Christa Kimlicko-Jones, Lana Dieterich, and Jud Jones, 
in STC's Bleacher Bums. 
Photo copyright Brett Brookshire, 2000.

Directed by Ken Webster. Produced by the Subterranean Theatre Company in May 2000 at Hyde Park Theatre, Austin, Texas.

About the play
A revival of the wildly popular STC production of this classic baseball comedy set in the bleachers at Wrigley Field. Play ball!

What the critics said . . .
". . . a hilarious mix of crazies, running the gamut from conniving to desperate to addicted to oblivious to just plain nuts. . . . [Joey] Hood is outstanding as the chaotic, malicious jumping bean of a fan gone too far. . . . While everyone in this ensemble of nine (of course) is brilliant, Greg Gondek must be given extra bases, uh, kudos for his flawless characterization of the complete schlemiel . . . . Character coaching is one of director Ken Webster's great strengths in this Subterranean Theatre Company production. He gets wonderful, natural performances from his entire team, while ratcheting up the play's humor -- and its tension -- to unbelievable degrees. . . . Webster's work has the zing of a confident fastball pitcher, blowing away all comers. . . . It may be too early for most of us to really care about the baseball season, but time is running out to catch Bleacher Bums in its hilarious, mad glory. Take yourself out to this ballgame and bet on having a great time. "
Austin Chronicle (here's the whole review)

". . . fascinatingly rich study of human nature . . . . Director Ken Webster has yet again led an extraordinary cast to bring to life this riveting, fun-spirited look at people at play. . . . Greg Gonedek is unbelievably authentic in his representation of Richie . . . . . Judson L. Jones' represenation of a blind Cubs' enthusiast is stunning. . . . . You don't have to be a baseball enthusiast to enjoy Bleacher Bums. You don't even have to pay $30+ for a ticket to see a phenomenal cast perform an enjoyable evening in true spectator form."
The Texas Triangle

" . . . compelling . . . Once again, director Ken Webster has fielded a strong team of actors in a tight, enjoyable production."
West Austin News

"This is director Ken Webster's fourth turn at at with this material, and his Subterranean Theatre Company has knocked it out of the park again."
Austin American Statesman

Awards and Nominations
Austin Circle of Theatres Nomination
Best Ensemble Cast

Cast
Announcer/Guard/Understudy to Cheerleader . . . . . Robert S. Fisher
Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lana Dieterich
Melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christa Kimlicko Jones
Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judson L. Jones
Zig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis Dean
Decker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric Peterson
Richie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Gondek
Marvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Jones
Cheerleader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joey Hood
Understdy to Guard/Announcer . . . . .Lowell Bartholomee

Designers and Crew
Assistant Director . . . Maggie Bell
Stage Manager . . . . . . . Tammy Whitehead
Costume Design . . . . Diane Morrison
Set Design . . . . . . . Travis Dean
Sound Design . . . . . . Ken Webster

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