Death of a Salesman

April 3-6

Award Winning

Spencer Theatre Award Nominations

Spencer Theatre’s production of Eric Coble’s “Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe,” directed by John Sivak, advanced as a finalist in the Illinois Times Best of Springfield® Readers Poll for Best Play or Musical.

Additionally, Mike Krcil, who flawlessly portrayed Edgar Allan Poe and his spiral into madness, is a finalist for Best Actor.

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MEET THE CAST: Spencer Theatre Company is proud to present Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” directed by John Sivak, with a limited run of four performances April 3-6 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.
Jim Leach is a veteran of the Springfield theatre community, a
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MEET THE CAST:  Spencer Theatre Company is proud to present Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” directed by John Sivak, with a limited run of four performances April 3-6 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. 
Jim Leach is a veteran of the Springfield theatre community, appearing in more than 40 productions since 2003. Favorite roles include Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Warbucks in Annie, the King and the Duke in Big River, Dave in The Full Monty, Mr. Krabs in The SpongeBob Musical, Father in Children of Eden, and Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors. He is a past president of the Springfield Muni and Springfield Theatre Centre, and currently serves as board secretary for Copper Coin Ballet Company. After working more than 30 years in Springfield radio, Jim is now Public Information Officer for the Illinois Department of Public Health. He sends his love to his wife LaDonna, children Lindsey (D.J.), Dylan (Kynzie), Marc, and Brennan, and grandchildren Aiden, Evie, and Ruby. He thanks John, Julie, Laura, and his amazing castmates for the extraordinary opportunity to bring this powerful production to the local stage.
For details and ticket information, visit:
https://spencertheatrecompany.com/death-of-a-salesman/

MEET THE CAST: Spencer Theatre Company is proud to present Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” directed by John Sivak, with a limited run of four performances April 3-6 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.
Felicia Coulter is thrilled to take on the intriguing role of
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MEET THE CAST:  Spencer Theatre Company is proud to present Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” directed by John Sivak, with a limited run of four performances April 3-6 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. 
Felicia Coulter is thrilled to take on the intriguing role of Linda Loman. She has had the pleasure of being involved with Springfield area theater for decades. Among some of her favorite roles are Miss Daisy in Driving Miss Daisy (Spencer Theatre Company); Dr Ruth in “Becoming Dr. Ruth”, Ouiser in Steel Magnolias, Sonia in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (all HCFTA); Kate in The Taming of the Shrew, Martha in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (both at STC). Of course, her dearest memory is meeting her husband, Mike Coulter, very long ago in You Can’t Take It With You as Essie and Mr. DePinna at Springfield Theatre Guild (now STC). She thanks Mike for all his support and everyone at Spencer for giving her this opportunity to be a part of this wonderful production, cast and crew.
For details and ticket information, visit:
https://spencertheatrecompany.com/death-of-a-salesman/

MEET THE CAST: Spencer Theatre Company is proud to present Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” directed by John Sivak, with a limited run of four performances April 3-6 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.
Michael Clair is thrilled to be appearing in another productio
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MEET THE CAST:  Spencer Theatre Company is proud to present Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” directed by John Sivak, with a limited run of four performances April 3-6 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. 
Michael Clair is thrilled to be appearing in another production with Spencer Theatre Company. Previous credits include Sweeney Todd, Bridges of Madison County as Bud, and Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe as Roderick Usher. While not on stage, Michael keeps very busy with work and family life. His four kids; Julia, Brody, Jasper, and Silas bring him endless amounts of joy, pride, and exhaustion. He is particularly grateful to his wife Breanne for all the sacrifices she makes to allow him to indulge this crazy hobby. Thank you for supporting local community theater!
For details and ticket information, visit:
https://spencertheatrecompany.com/death-of-a-salesman/

MEET THE CAST: Spencer Theatre Company is proud to present Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” directed by John Sivak, with a limited run of four performances April 3-6 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.
Mitch Ladd plays Happy Loman in Death of a Salesman. Mitch is
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MEET THE CAST:  Spencer Theatre Company is proud to present Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” directed by John Sivak, with a limited run of four performances April 3-6 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. 
Mitch Ladd plays Happy Loman in Death of a Salesman. Mitch is Happy (pun very intended) to make his Spencer Theatre Company debut with Death of a Salesman. Some other roles include: Felice in The Two Character Play and Andy Paris, Jedadiah Schultz, and others in The Laramie Project for MASS Media Productions; Thomas Clarke in Unsolved at the Edwards Soiree and Clifford Gardener in Anybodys Story for Edwards Place; and Arthur-a-Bland in Robin Hood, Nigel in Good Deeds, Deadly Deeds, and Duke in M*A*S*H* for Springfield Theatre Centre. He is also co-host of The Geek Awakens Podcast,” which celebrates its tenth anniversary later this year. Mitch thanks his loved ones for their continued support, especially his fiancée and step-cats.
For details and ticket information, visit:
https://spencertheatrecompany.com/death-of-a-salesman/

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Mitch Ladd I was gonna smack you if you didn’t mention Two Character Play

MEET THE CAST: Spencer Theatre Company is proud to present Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” directed by John Sivak, with a limited run of four performances April 3-6 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.
John D. Poling is happy to be back in the Capitol City and per
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MEET THE CAST:  Spencer Theatre Company is proud to present Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” directed by John Sivak, with a limited run of four performances April 3-6 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. 
John D. Poling is happy to be back in the Capitol City and performing his first production with Spencer Theatre Company. Springfield audiences may remember him as Pastor Paul in Springfield Theatre Company’s production of The Christians in 2023. He is active in the Bloomington-Normal theatre scene. Acting credits include: Vanya in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, John Wilkes Booth in Assassins, Mr. Marmalade in Mr. Marmalade, and Francis Crick in Photograph 51. Films: The Little Vagabond (2017) and American Criminals (2024) He is also a director and playwright. Directing credits include: August: Osage County, Cabaret, What the Constitution Means to Me (co-director/Legionnaire & Mike), and The Lion in Winter. John thanks John Sivak, Julie Staley, the cast, and everyone at Spencer Theatre Company for making him feel so welcome.  
For details and ticket information, visit:
https://spencertheatrecompany.com/death-of-a-salesman/
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