By Kay Rhoads

Winner of the 2nd Annual Iowa Playwrights Workshop

Directed by Maranda Miller

January 25-February 9, 2008

A Simple Matter of Fear is the story of a soldier during World War II who goes AWOL from the army and hides in the attic of his father’s small-town home. Based on an actual incident that happened during WWII, the play follows multiple characters as they struggle with their feelings about war—the father who feels his son should do his duty, the son who is afraid, the sisters with wavering views, and the town resident who loses his young son in the war and lashes out on the family.

Cast and Crew:

Will:  Scott Hoyt

Martin:  Jordan Jepson

Ruth:  Sarah Lepert

Annie:  Savannah Wadsworth

Effie:  Etta Berkowitz

Beoni:  Josh Visnapuu

Ash:  Erich Goldstein

Director:  Maranda Miller

Rehearsal Assistant:  Abby Clayton

Set Design:  Tim Phifer

Lighting Design:  Zach Leiser

Costume Design:  Jessie Phillips

Props:  Erin Bishop

Sound Design:  Jeff Phillips

Production Photos (click on image to enlarge)