One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Showtimes:

April 12th , 13th, 19th, and 20th at 7:30pm

April 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st at 2:30pm

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest
by Dale Wasserman
based on the novel by Ken Kesey
Directed by Corey Robertson
Thank you to those who came out to audition! If you are interested in being part of the show behind the scenes or as a sponsor, reach out to [email protected]

I’m thrilled to announce the cast for The Bank Theatre’s production of One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.

The Patients:
Chief Bromden – Mark Ribble
Randle Patrick McMurphy – Dean Valentino
Dale Harding – Chris Lanspeary
Billy Bibbit – Logan Quiring
Cheswick – Monica Gustafson
Martini – Noah Simpson
Scanlon – David Murphy
Ruckley – Don Mills

The Staff:
Nurse Ratched – Jane Toppi
Doctor Spivey – Mike Ross
Aide Williams – Chris Harkness
Aide Warren – David Medrano
Aide Turkle – Doug Biekx
Nurse Flinn – Roula Khayat

Other Characters:
Candy Star – Melissa Scott
Sandra – Tina Schroeder
TV Announcer Voice – Corey Robertson

This is a very strong cast featuring actors that are both familiar with, and new to, The Bank Theatre stage. The diversity of actors is noticeable in the age range as well as those who are seasoned and those who are appearing on stage for the first time.

The play features course language and mature themes. Viewer discretion is advised.

It tells a story of how society has used mental health treatment as a way to make people conform. It teaches us how important it is to celebrate what makes each of unique and to continue to talk about mental health in open, honest and welcoming forum.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was written in 1952 and features derogatory depictions of gender, race, sexuality and mental health that we know were wrong then, and we know are wrong now. The play is being presented in the original manner and dialogue as written in hopes that we see how important it is not to go back to those ways, to appreciate how far we’ve come, and to acknowledge how much further we need to go.