The Runner Stumbles (Drama)

Synopsis

A young nun has died under mysterious circumstances in a remote parish in northern Michigan, and her superior, Father Rivard, has been charged with her murder. The action alternates between interrogations, testimony and scenes from the past which reveal that Father Rivard, who had been banished to the small, up-country parish, fell in love with Sister Rita; and when circumstances forced her to move into the rectory with him, his anguish became unbearable. Their relationship, inevitably, spelt tragedy, but not until the explosive and surprising climax of the play is the full extent of their sacrifice made clear and the identity of the murderer revealed.

Cast List

Amos played by Tim Conway

Father Rivard played by Burton Collins

Monsignor played by Wantland Sandel

Prosecutor played by Robert Alexander

Toby Felker played by David Bronell

Erna Prindle played by Deb Brunette

Louise played by Laura Wright

Mrs. Shandig played by Rebecca Borter

Sister Rita played by Joanne Evans