THE COPPER CHILDREN

by Karen Zacarías directed by Shariffa Ali

Based on the history of “orphan trains” that transported immigrant children to homes in the West, this Oregon Shakespeare Festival American Revolutions play explores the events that led to the sensational (and now-forgotten) “Trial of the Century” custody case that stirred the nation into a frenzied debate about children, law, race, class and religion. The Copper Children takes a sharp look at the collision of good intentions and despicable behavior, blending humor, tragedy, joy and unsentimental social commentary.

Cast

Caro Zeller, Christopher Salazar, Gabriela Fernandez-Coffey, Kate Hurster, Rex Young, Carla Pantoja, Sarita Ocón, Eddie Lopez, Armando Durán 

Creative Team

Playwright Karen Zacarías

Director Shariffa Ali

Scenic Designer Mariana Sanchez

Costume Designer Helen Q. Huang

Lighting Designer Stacey Derosier

Composer & Sound Designer Avi Amon

Choreographer Stephen Buescher

Production Dramaturg Jocelyn Clarke

Production Dramaturg Julie Felise Dubiner

Voice & Text Director Micha Espinosa

Puppetry Consultant Andy Gaukel

Assistant Choreographer Eddie Lopez

Assistant Production Dramaturg Elizagrace Madrone

Fight Director U. Jonathan Toppo

Intimacy Director Sarah Lozoff

Production Stage Manager Jeremy Eisen

Assistant Stage Manager Ray Gonzalez FAIR Assistant Director Ramón Real

FAIR Stage Management Intern CJ Ochoco