ABOUT CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS
Ella plots with a smarmy real estate agent, while husband Weston holes up at the local bar, and son Wesley tries desperately to hold the house together. Meanwhile, 13-year-old Emma dreams of a life of crime, and the family’s lamb takes the brunt of it all.
The play, a perfect balance of dark comedy and biting satire, is one of Sam Shepard’s finest and full of poetic language, stunning imagery, and a powerful sense of hope.
The production features an original score performed live by Troy Chapman.
We’re collecting food for Good Cheer Food Bank during the run of the show. Please consider making a contribution to our efforts in collecting the items most needed at this critical time.
TICKETS & SCHEDULE
$45 Premium | includes a complimentary beverage
$35 Standard
★ Late-comers will be seated during intermission ★
JUN 10 | 7:30 PM | Preview
JUN 11 | 7:30 PM
JUN 12 | 7:30 PM
JUN 13 | 2:00 PM
JUN 17 | 7:30 PM | Pay What You Will performance
JUN 18 | 7:30 PM
JUN 19 | 7:30 PM
JUN 24 | 7:30 PM | Pay What You Will performance
JUN 25 | 7:30 PM
JUN 26 | 7:30 PM
Curse of the Starving Class contains brief nudity and adult themes.
THE PLAYWRIGHT
Sam Shepard
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Direction by Deana Duncan
Musical Director/Composer Troy Chapman
Scenic Design by David Gignac
Lighting Design by David Mackie
Stage Manager Steve Ford
Assistant Stage Manager James Hinkley
Intimacy Consultant Sarah Lozoff
THE CAST
Ethan Berkley (Wesley Tate), Jeff Natter (Weston Tate), Marta Mulholland (Ella Tate), Molly Quade (Emma Tate), Lars Larson (Taylor), Robert Hall (Ellis), Billy Tierney (Sergeant Malcolm), Jim Scullin (Emerson), and Banana (the lamb)
SPECIAL THANKS
Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary, promoting animal welfare, ethical land stewardship, and positive community building.
Michael McInerney, Back Door Sports
Peggy Gilmer
SUGGESTED READING
DIRECTOR’S NOTE | CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS
MEET THE ARTISTS | CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS
WICA’s ‘Starving Class’ delves into humanity | South Whidbey Record, Jun 18, 2021
“Curse of the Starving Class” blesses WICA stage | Whidbey Weekly, Jun 09, 2021