Set at a roadside diner outside of Kansas City in a snowstorm, Bus Stop chronicles a busload of travelers who must make the best of it for a night until the roads are re-opened. Described by the NY Herald-Tribune as “a warm and sensible little overnight scrap” Bus Stop explores love and friendship, and the process of coming to know ourselves as we truly are.

Bus Stop will be directed by Hershey resident Jan Steigerwald, who studied theatre with HB Studios in Manhattan and brings more than forty years of theatrical experience, including twenty years of directing, to this production.

Cast members include Michelle Camilli as restaurant owner Grace Hoylard, Mark Douglas Cuddy as traveler Virgil Blessing, and Tom Curry as local sheriff Will Masters. Sherman Hawkins plays a professor, Dr. Lyman. Rob Kopko has been cast as Carl, the bus driver. Elma Duckworth, the restaurant’s waitress, is played by Amy Reitnouer. Bo Decker, a cowboy chasing a singer, will be acted by Brian Valley. The singer he chases, Cherie, will be played by Courtney Van Dyke.

The crew for Bus Stop includes: Theresa Ridge (Producer, Lighting Designer); Ian Bonner (Stage Manager); Lee Tinkey (Props Mistress); Hope Rice (Costume Designer); Tim Banis (Sound Designer); Kim Buchan from Design Unlimited (Makeup and Hair); Tim Deilling (Light Crew); Gabe Seidel (Sound Crew); Debbie Nifong (House Manager); Jeannie Kollar (Programs), and Debra Farrington (Publicity.)

Tickets are general admission and are available at the door the night of the show. Discounted tickets for advance sales groups of 20 or more are available. For more information about Bus Stop and the Hershey Area Playhouse 2004-2005 season please call 717-533-8525 or visit www.hersheyareaplayhouse.com. 

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