Letters from Pella
Written by Tom Vander Well
World Premier of an Original Play
Character
Tim Bloem Robert D. Justice
Shirley Harrison Peggy Moriarity
Hendrik Hospers Cameron Van Kooten
Isaac Overkamp Arvin Van Zante
Teunis Sherman Van Zee
Anna Sara Peterson
Jannetje Christina Thompson
Widow Overkamp Sally Job
Rev. H.P. Scholte Tom Vander Well
Mareah Scholte Wendy Vander Well
Production Team
Director Ann Wilkinson
Light Design Shawn Jensen
Producer Pat Moriarity
The play is based on actual letters written by Pella’s first residents back to their native Holland. In their own words and through their experiences, we are reminded that “people are people” and the struggle for true community does not change with time.
Opening night is Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. Performances will be daily during Tulip Time (Thurs., Fri., Sat.) at 4:30 p.m. at the Pella Community Center Joan Kuyper Farver Auditorium.
Tickets are now available at the Pella Historical Village business office at 507 Franklin Street, Phone 641-628-2409. During Tulip Time, tickets will be available at the Central Park Ticket Booth or at the auditorium before the show.
For more information or if you would like to help with costumes, set pieces, sound, lighting, stage crew or makeup, please contact director Ann Wilkinson at 641-628-3667 or producer Pat Moriarity 641-628-1549 (mort@iowatelecom.net) . Sponsored by the Pella Community Center and the Pella Historical Society.
