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October 12, 2007
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JCC students present Fall production, 'When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?'

Jackson Community College students are taking on a challenging drama for their Fall season production, “When You Comin’ Back, Red Ryder”  This play will be presented at 8 p.m. Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 27 and at 3 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28 in the Ruth Day Theatre, Potter Center.

“When You Comin’ Back, Red Ryder?” tells the story of a small New Mexico diner that lost most of its customers when a new highway bypass opened.  Into the monotonous daily grind of the diner’s usuals come a couple of strangers, an unbalanced Vietnam War veteran and his hippie girlfriend, who complicate issues and force others to take hard looks at themselves.  It does contain strong language and mature situations.

Cast members include:

Angel: Chelsea Lameira

“Red” Ryder: Luke Stanaway-Neblo

Lyle: Dan LaFollette

Clark:  Stephen Kamke

Richard: Tyler Crawford

Clarisse: Ali Flynn

Teddy: Austin Greca

Cheryl: Samantha Rand

The play was written in 1973 by Mark Medoff, who also wrote “Children of a Lesser God.”  It was adapted for the big screen and made into a film in 1979. 

Tickets are $10, $8 for seniors and students, and may be purchased at the Potter Center Box Office, 517.796.8600.