Hays Community Theatre
This spring, Hays Community Theatre proudly presents William Inge’s classic American drama 'Bus Stop' in celebration of the play’s 70th anniversary.
Join us April 25–27, 2025, for an unforgettable theatrical experience that blends romance, humor, and heartfelt humanity.
Set in a cheerful Kansas diner during a raging snowstorm, 'Bus Stop' follows a group of travelers stranded overnight, each dealing with their own desires, dreams, and disappointments. At the heart of the story is Cherie, a nightclub singer on the run, and Bo Decker, a headstrong cowboy determined to make her his bride—whether she’s ready or not. Around them, connections form, truths surface, and lives are quietly changed.
Starring:
Brooke Leiker as Elma Duckworth
Nancy Selbe as Grace Hoylard
Jessica Morgan as Will Masters
Codi Fenwick as Cherie
Denny Roth as Dr. Gerald Lyman
Jan Williams as Carl
Jerrett Leiker as Virgil
Adam Conkey as Bo Decker
With Sally Klausmeyer
Directed by Everett Robert and Claire Nickerson
This year marks the 70th anniversary of 'Bus Stop', which debuted on Broadway in 1955.
The original cast featured Kim Stanley as Cherie, Albert Salmi as Bo Decker, and Elaine Stritch as Grace Hoylard. The production was directed by Harold Clurman, and the play was later adapted into the 1956 film starring Marilyn Monroe.
William Inge, the playwright behind 'Bus Stop', was born in Independence, Kansas, and is often called the “Playwright of the Midwest.” Inge’s deeply human characters and intimate portrayals of small-town life earned him a Pulitzer Prize ('Picnic') and made him one of the defining voices in American theater during the mid-20th century.
'Bus Stop' is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
Tickets: $10 – Available now at https://www.hctks.com/events
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