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Shimmer

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“Stories of a Detention Farm, From One Who Lived There.”

The solo actor in Shimmer tells the story by becoming each character in turn. The play takes place in 1956, in a harsh Midwestern juvenile detention center, where two boys befriend each other.

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Release / first air1993-10-01
Original languageEN
GenresDrama
DirectorJohn Hanson
WriterJohn O'Keefe
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionAmerican Playhouse

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10 cast members
Marcus KlempMarcus KlempJohn 'Spacy' Callahan
Elijah James ShepardElijah James ShepardGary Finch (as Elijah Shepard)
Mary Beth HurtMary Beth HurtMother
Tom BowerTom BowerMr. Speck
Clem Tucker Jr.Clem Tucker Jr.Teats Bower
Patrick LaBrecquePatrick LaBrecqueTony Kemler
Jake BuseyJake BuseyRichard Halverson
Michael HylandMichael HylandDavey Rydell
Robert BreulerRobert BreulerMr. Kibby
Mary ForcadeMary ForcadeMrs. Speck

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