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Inherit the Wind - Fall 2008 This past fall semester, HTG brought the well-known story of the Scopes Monkey Trial to the Shapiro stage. The courtroom drama addresses the conflict between religion and science, and brings the debate of creationism vs. evolution to the forefront. The themes brought by the residents of Hillsboro are not confined to the South or to the 1920’s, but can and should be discussed in today’s world and in the Brandeis community as well.  The colorful and vibrant characters in the large cast allowed the audiences each night to view the issues in multiple perspectives, keeping them entertained and interested. HTG also ran a post-show event, “The Divine and Darwin,” where professors and students shared their thoughts about the social, political, and religious themes brought to life on the Brandeis stage. Cast: (In order of appearance)     Howard Blair:                    Savannah Pearlman     Melinda:                        Aliza Sebert     Rachel Brown:                    Suri Ellerton     Meeker:                        Jordan Warsoff     Bertram Cates:                    Alan Bittenson        Mrs. Goodfellow/Reuters Man:        Xan Weinstein     Mrs. Krebs:                        Rachael Barr     Reverend Jeremiah Brown:            Daniel Katz     George Sillers:                    Josh Mandell     Jesse H. Dunlap:                    Eric Engelstein     Mrs. Blair:                        Jen Abidor        Elijah:                        Ernest Paulin     E.K. Hornbeck:                    Adam Patterson     Matthew Harrison Brady:            Daniel Liebman     Mrs. Brady:                        Madison Lyleroehr     Photographer:                    Gabrielle Geller     Mayor:                        David Bass     Tom Davenport:                    Alex Davidson     Mrs. McLain    :                    Jacqueline Rothschild     Bannister/Organ Grinder:            Nathan Hakimi     Mrs. Loomis:                    Adra Horn     Hot Dog Man/Harry Y. Esterbrook:        Ben Rifkin     Henry S. Drummond:                Avram Mlotek     Phil/Judge:                        Frank Scangarello Production Staff:     Director:                Marti Dembowitz     Co-Producers:            Lynda Bachman and Carrie Richman     Stage Manager:            Julia Marder     Assistant Stage Manager:    Allie Berger     Executive Set Designer:    Alex Friedman     Co-Set Designers:        Claire Cooper and Anna Khandros     Lighting Designer:        David Sheppard-Brick     Executive Sound Designer:    Dan Lincoln     Sound Designer:            Nick Gordon     Costume Designer:        Carolyn Burns     House Manager:            Jenna Gondelman