Tour Homecoming 2020
Fella gets use’ to a place,
it’s hard to go.
A deeply affirming tribute to the endurance of the human spirit, Steinbeck’s Depression-era masterwork is a classic of American literature, a landmark film, and became a Broadway hit in Frank Galati’s Tony Award-winning adaptation.The most moving experience you will have in this or any season.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Dr. Ralph Presents | Friday, May 22 and 29 at 5pm
Discovery Space | Sunday, May 10 at 11am
Talkback Thursdays | Every Thursday after the performance
Cast
THIS TOUR SEASON: Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Belarus in Imogen, Tom Joad in The Grapes of Wrath
THIS TOUR SEASON: Paris in Romeo and Juliet and Adriana in A Comedy of Errors
THIS SEASON: Viola/Sebastian in Twelfth Night; Desdemona in Othello
Kenn Hopkins Jr. is an accomplished actor who has brought dynamic performances to ASC, regional theatres, and screen, with captivating roles.
THIS TOUR SEASON: Quince, Cobweb in A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Caius Lucius, Helen in Imogen; Noah Joad, Ensemble in The Grapes of Wrath
Topher Embrey is an actor at the American Shakespeare Center. Explore his theater experience, education, and background.
THIS SEASON: Ensemble (Christmas Past, Tiny Tim) in A Christmas Carol
THIS SEASON: Dick Wilkins and Peter in A Christmas Carol
THIS TOUR SEASON: Lysander, Snug the Joiner in A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Arviragus in Imogen; Connie Rivers, Ensemble in The Grapes of Wrath
THIS SEASON: Margaret in Much Ado About Nothing; Marcellus, Fortinbras, Player Queen in Hamlet; Caius Martius in Coriolanus
Sara Linares is an actor at the American Shakespeare Center, appearing in classical and contemporary productions at the Blackfriars Playhouse.
Artistic Team
José Zayas is an acclaimed director with 100+ productions across New York, regional, and international stages.
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 was part of the American Shakespeare Center from 2015 to 2025.