Hero Stories is a collection of short works by local and classical playwrights, each featuring stage combat.

CAPTAIN BLOOD
by Raphael Sabatini, directed by Katherine Kluseman
The heroic pirate captain Peter Blood finds that his ally Levasseur has been keeping secrets. Secrets that could threaten the survival of both their crews.

Peter Blood - Aaron Haworth
Levasseur - Erik Wissenberg
Cahusac - Lane Hanon
Officer - Brad Cary
Henri D'Ogeron - Tyler Hanft
Madelen D'Ogeron - Emily Dokken

POP TART HERO
written and directed by Matt Falduto
Stan is a regular Joe who never really stood out. He dreams of doing great things, but hasn't ever found a way to take that first step. Until today.

Stan - Thomas Henrich
Becca - Emily Dokken
Jim - Matt Falduto
Sensei/ Cashier - Brian Tanner
Boss/ Criminal - Aaron Haworth
Virtual Fighters:
Nika Niehaus
Nate Kula

LEGENDS OF ROBIN HOOD AND LITTLE JOHN
written by Jeff Goode, directed by Nate Kula & Nancy Mayfield
choreographed by Jason Tipsword
Robin Hood and Little John share differing versions of their legendary first meeting.

Robin Hood - Adam Turner
John Little - Brad Cary
Fanny - Mollie Laylin

THE POST-APOCALYPTIC ADVENTURES OF CHARLIE PUNTER & THE 8TH CENTURY KID
written and directed by Scott Lewis
A noble swordsman and a smooth talking con-man struggle against authority in a world gone horribly wrong.

Charlie Punter - Adam Turner
8th Century Kid - Corey Kline
The Banker - Brian Tanner
Maggie - Mollie Laylin
Radagast Brown - Nate Mims
Felicia - Becca Robinson
Mulholand - Derek Schmelling
Mechanics:
Erik Wissenberg
Tyler Hanft

FINE MEN OF OSTERMARK
Written and directed by Andrew Juhl
An intrepid vampire hunter sends out a call for aid to all the fine men of Ostermark and gets more or less what she bargained for.

Vampire Hunter - Nika Niehaus
Ira - Brad Cary
Eli - Adam Turner
Ari - Derek Schmeling
Countess - Becca Robinson
Dracula - Erik Wissenberg

THE SIEGE OF LA ROCHELLE - from The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
adapted by Nate Mims, directed by Jason Tipsword
The Three Musketeers enjoy a pleasant lunch on the battlefield surrounding La Rochelle. An otherwise excellent meal is interrupted by several impolite Spanish soldiers.

Athos - Corey Kline
Aramis - Nate Mims
Porthos - Nate Kula
D'Artagnan - Thomas Henrich
Grimaud - Brian Tanner
Spanish Soldiers:
Aaron Haworth
Adam Turner
Brad Cary
Derek Schmeling
Erik Wissenberg
Lane Hanon
Tyler Hanft

Designers for HERO STORIES:
Peter Birk: Sound Engineer
Steve Ayers: Lighting Director
Aaron Haworth: Propsmaster

Hotel detective Dick Piston needs to solve a murder before he leaves work-in ten minutes! This is an enjoyable noir-inspired comedy full of double entendres and belly laughs.

Directed by: Andrew R. Juhl

Starring:
Dick Piston: Andrew Juhl
Woman: Cassandra Powell
Bellhop: Derek Schmeling

"Accused of Comedy" by Carl L. Williams
Directed by Karen Cooney
After comedy has been outlawed in society, two bottom-of-the-barrel comics face trial for committing comedy, along with the young woman who broke the law by laughing at them. Confronted by a stern lady magistrate, they discover humor is no laughing matter.
Cast: James Palagi, Rob Minder, Marie Press, Noel Dobrowolski

"Mere Mortals" by David Ives
Directed by Chad Yocum
Eavesdrop on a lunch hour on a girder 50 stories over the street, as three construction workers share increasingly amazing secrets of their past.
Cast: Chad Bishop, Rob Minder, Alejandro Guerrero

"The Zoo Story" by Edward Albee
Directed by Steve Andresen
Two men meet in Central Park, one is neat, ordered, well-to-do and conventional, the other is a young unkempt vagrant. He is drained of all hope and seeks to bring his new acquaintance down to his level of despair.
Cast: Matthew Leaf, Matt Moody

"Constable Dogberry Saves a Hero" from "Much Ado about Nothing" by William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Moody
Dogberry is the bumbling Constable of Messina. He and his partner Verges must save the reputation of the Governor's daughter despite their extraordinary lack of sense. They end up being in the wrong place at the right time. Or is it the other way around?
Cast: James Palagi, Robin Phares, Matthew Leaf, Josh Luth, Mandy Honts, Marie Press, Chad Bishop

Improvisational Exercises
led by James Palagi
A variety of improv games will be played between the one-act plays by MCC students and PCP members.

Guest production by Rage Theatrics
"The Legends of Robin Hood and Little John" by Jeff Goode
Directed by Nate Kula and Nancy Mayfield
Choreographed by Jason Tipsword
Robin Hood and Little John share differing versions of their legendary first meeting.
Cast: Adam Turner, Brad Cary, Mollie Laylin