An American Romance

Written By Mark Lee
Directed By John Lawler

1841. Brook Farm, one of America’s first utopian communities. There, Nathanial Hawthorne and his friends attempted to establish a rational society but were led astray by their own romantic yearnings.

Katheleen Boyle – Marci Hill
Michael James Conner – Rich Willis
Sophia Ripley – Taylor Gilbert
George Ripley – James K. Ward
Margaret Fuller – Ann Gillespie
Charles King Newcomb – David Holcomb
Nathaniel Hawthorne – John Rafter Lee

Director – Mark Lee
Set Design – Wes McBride
Lighting Design – Stephanie Losleben
Scenic Artist – Preston Craig
Costume Design – Mary Jane Miller & Moira Moore
Sound Design – Wav Magic (Cynthia Ava, Joel Hunter Crook & David Marling)
Dialect Coach – Linda de Vries
Fight Choreography – Ed Douglas
Wigs & Extensions – Bob at Montage Hair Studio & Jefrey Alan Chandler

“Clever and exciting direction… breath-taking set [design]… explosive performances…” – Studio City Lifestyle Magazine

“Road Theatre’s fine cast showcased one impressive performance after another, with NO weak links.” – Tolucan Times

“… highly enjoyable…” – LA Weekly