The Man Who Shot
Liberty Valance
written by Jethro Compton
directed by Antony Sparrow
April 25-27, 2025
at The Door in Sunriver
May 2-3, 2025
at Legend Cider Company in La Pine
“A classic tale of law and order versus intimidation and violence in the old west.”
Welcome to the Wild West, 1890. Ransome Foster, a scholar from New York City, first arrives to the town of Twotrees bloody, beaten and left for dead. Yet after a quick recovery and a promise to a young woman to help her learn to read, Foster begins to change the small town through love and education, eventually calling it home.
This catches the attention of Liberty Valance, an outlaw who seeks to restore his view of “the norms of society” through terror and bloodshed. Suddenly, Foster finds himself on a collision course with the experienced gunman forcing him to make a choice: to run or to stand up for what he believes in, to live or to fight for what is right.
Please join the Sunriver Stars for this classic tale of good versus evil, of law and order versus intimidation and violence, of one man versus Liberty Valance.
Performances
April 25 and 26 at 7:00 PM | doors at 6:30 PM
April 27 at 2:00 PM | doors at 1:30 PM
at The Door in Sunriver
56885 Enterprise Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707, United States
May 2 and 3 at 7:00 PM | doors at 6:30 PM
at Legend Cider Company
16481 Bluewood Pl, La Pine, OR 97739, United States
Cast
Ransome Foster – Donovan Kelly
A young scholar from the East Coast. His school and influence in the town of Twotrees drives the rivalry with Liberty Valance to the breaking point, culminating in a climactic showdown.
Hallie Jackson – Shelley Davis
A young proprietor of the Prairie Belle Saloon. Her conflict between the safety of the familiar and the desire for the novel is mirrored in her love for both Ransome and Bert.
Bert Barricune – Brandon White
A cowboy and gunslinger, and Twotrees’ only protection from Liberty Valance. Bert’s love for Hallie proves to be his greatest sacrifice as he struggles to protect the town and life he loves.
Jim ‘The Reverend’ Mosten – Isaac Fortune
A young black man working at the Prairie Belle Saloon. Taken in by Hallie’s family, Jim plays a critical role in Ransome’s mission in Twotrees and his quest for vengeance.
Liberty Valance – Matt Wilson
An outlaw and leader of a gang. The lawless land of the west sets the stage for Liberty’s opportunity, staking his fortune and bleeding Twotrees of its value before the rest of society catches up.
Marshal Johnson – Rick Worthington
The local authority in Twotrees. Marshal Johnson’s title carries little weight against Valance and serves only to remind the town of the true forces of power.
Jake Dowitt – Shawn Vieth
The local authority in Twotrees. Marshal Johnson’s title carries little weight against Valance and serves only to remind the town of the true forces of power.
Shawn also plays The Deputy, Charlie and Townsman.
The Narrator – Keith Eichner
The play’s mysterious central voice.
Keith also plays Larry M. and Townsman.
The Troubadour – Marianne Thomas
The play’s harmonic soul.
Crew
Director – Antony Sparrow
Assistant Director – Rae White
Set Designer and Builder – Steven Herron
Costume Designer – Ginger Emrick
Sound Designer – Adrew Mayhill
Lighting Designer and Operator – Joe Reynolds
Marketing Manager – Mikayla Gill
Headshots – Malachi Hooper
Front of House Manager – Michele Hans
Please contact info@sunriverstars.org with any questions.