The Homecoming

The Homecoming
by Earl Hamner, Jr., adapted by Christopher Sergel
directed by Penny Nash
Nov. 28-Dec. 14, 2024

 Adapted from the book by Earl Hamner Jr. (which was later adapted into the television show The Waltons), the story follows the Spencer family, living at the foot of a Virginia mountain, in the time of the Great Depression. With his father having to take the only available job a long way from home. Clay-Boy is stuck with unusual responsibility for his brothers and sisters and worried because his father is long overdue in getting home. The climactic ending reveals the understanding and strength of a loving family.

Cast

Clay-Boy Spencer Matthew Kane
Olivia Spencer Nicole Benishek
Clay Spencer Allan Wilson
Matt Spencer Lyall Heywood
Becky Spencer Aislyn Cannon
Mark Spencer Weston Liebeck
Shirley Spencer Blaire Young
Luke Spencer Cohen McDonald
John Spencer Lachlan Hawes
Pattie-Cake Spencer Hattie Koenig-Hall
Grandpa Homer Gary Helmkay
Grandma Ida Lynn Kerr
Birdshot James Gow
City Lady Penny Tryon
Charlie Sneed Bob Bailey
Sheriff Douglas McNichol
Ike Godsey Steve Pollock
Reverend Dooly Johnnie Jordan
Young Joseph Denis Olive
Miss Emma Staples Katie Flower-Smith
Miss Etta Staples Mary Ethel Phelan
Townspeople Nicole Cannon
Colson Cannon

Production Crew

Producers Valerie Winslow
Francine Leblanc
Director Penny Nash
Stage Manager Anna Lindgren-Tanga
Asst. Stage Managers Michelle McNichol
Peggy Hallett
Set Design &: Chief Carpenter Grant Buckler
Lighting Design David L. Smith
Sound Design Anthony Kaduck
Costume Design Kasia McRae
Costume Assistant Anne-Marie Kooiman
Props Valerie Ramesar-Smith
Hair & Makeup Nicole Cannon
Lighting Operators James Leslie
Lloyd Balme
Sound Operator Tony Groves
Children's Co-ordinator Nicole Cannon
Fight Co-ordinator Glenn Rea
Set Construction Bob Brooks
James Gow
Lorna Jodoin
Douglas McNichol
Dave Oliver
Wayne Orr
Liz Schell
Allan Wilson
John Woollett
Set Painting Grant Buckler
James Gow
Wayne Orr
Caz Petrie
Bernd Steglich
Jay Steglich
John Woollett
Lobby/Digital Program Photography Tim Fort
Archival/Promotional Photography Grant Buckler
Poster Design Katie Flower-Smith
Lobby Art Curator Kingston School of Art
Front of House Co-ordinator Cindy Chappell