NATIONAL TOUR
“Fella gets use’ to a place,
it’s hard to go.”
An Oklahoma drought during the Great Depression forces the Joad family to flee their home for the promise of a new life in California. Will hope prevail through the hardships and heartbreak? Steinbeck’s classic novel comes to life in this Tony-award-winning stage adaptation.
Artistic Team
José Zayas
Director
José Zayas is an acclaimed director with 100+ productions across New York, regional, and international stages.
Andrew Tung
Music Director
THIS TOUR SEASON: Lysander, Snug the Joiner in A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Arviragus in Imogen; Connie Rivers, Ensemble in The Grapes of Wrath
Thomas J. Coppola *
Stage Manager
Thomas J. Coppola was part of the American Shakespeare Center from 2015 to 2025.
Cast
Michael Morét
Tom Joad
THIS TOUR SEASON: Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Belarus in Imogen, Tom Joad in The Grapes of Wrath
Mia Wurgaft
Ma Joad
THIS SEASON: Viola/Sebastian in Twelfth Night; Desdemona in Othello
Kenn Hopkins Jr. *
Pa Joad
Kenn Hopkins Jr. is an accomplished actor who has brought dynamic performances to ASC, regional theatres, and screen, with captivating roles.
Sophia Beratta
Noah Joad, Ensemble
THIS TOUR SEASON: Quince, Cobweb in A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Caius Lucius, Helen in Imogen; Noah Joad, Ensemble in The Grapes of Wrath
Andreá Bellamore *
Al Joad, Ensemble
THIS TOUR SEASON: Paris in Romeo and Juliet and Adriana in A Comedy of Errors
Topher Embrey *
Grampa Joad, Ensemble
Topher Embrey is an actor at the American Shakespeare Center. Explore his theater experience, education, and background.
Madeline Calais
Granma Joad, Ruthie, Ensemble
THIS SEASON: Ensemble (Christmas Past, Tiny Tim) in A Christmas Carol
Chris Bellinger *
Uncle John, Ensemble
THIS SEASON: Dick Wilkins and Peter in A Christmas Carol
Alexis Baigue
Jim Casy, Ensemble
THIS SEASON: Margaret in Much Ado About Nothing; Marcellus, Fortinbras, Player Queen in Hamlet; Caius Martius in Coriolanus
Andrew Tung
Connie Rivers, Ensemble
THIS TOUR SEASON: Lysander, Snug the Joiner in A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Arviragus in Imogen; Connie Rivers, Ensemble in The Grapes of Wrath
Sara Linares *
Rose of Sharon
Sara Linares is an actor at the American Shakespeare Center, appearing in classical and contemporary productions at the Blackfriars Playhouse.