Event

The Lilies of the Field

Set in the American southwest in the mid-1950's, Homer Smith - a black Southern Baptist itinerant worker who values his independence more than anything else - encounters a group of German immigrant Catholic nuns working in the dusty fields and offers his help for a day's hire.

His offer is quickly accepted and soon turns into much more than he bargained for. Mother Maria Marthe, convinced that Homer was sent to them by God to build them a chapel, persuades him to stay (without pay) and take on this seemingly impossible task. With no money, no bricks, and no real prospects for success, the faith of all will be tested, in the end proving that both friendships and miracles come in all forms.

Approximate runtime = 2 hours plus 15 minute intermission

Directed by Joy Donley

Featuring:

Lamar Jefferson
Gail Ottmar
Sarah Zuber
Therese Walth
Lauren Diesch
Marc J. Paez
Al Saks
Joel Thingvall
Christopher Erickson

Artistic Director & Producer: Jeremy Stanbary
Set Design: Timothy Miller
Costume Design: Elizabeth Yoder
Lighting Design: Grant Ashling
Stage Manager: Jay Carlson