"First Train to Bancroft"

by John Burkhart

On July 10, 2009 a premier performance of "First Train to Bancroft", a historical melodrama written by John Burkhart expressly for the Quasquicentennial Celebration of Bancroft, Nebraska was presented in the Bancroft High School Gymnasium. A subsequent performances was given on July 11.



Pictured, left to right: Ford Bella Barber (Phil Smith), Susan Barber (Sheryl Tietz), John Barber (Nathan Smith), Edith Hobbs (Amy Carlson), Timberwolf Jones (Kent Steinmeyer), Wade Barber (Wyatt Hennig), Shirley Sugarlips (Nicole Sachs),Stella Barber (Brianna Wegner). Felonious Blackguard (Daniel Bridges), Morris Mouthpiece (Dr. Jon Cerny, Frank Winter (Michael Bailey), Eliza Richardson (Sandy Ahlers)



Pictured, left to right: Ford Barber, (Phil Smith), Susan Barber (Sheryl Tietz), Felonious Blackguard (Daniel Bridges), Shirley Sugarlips (Nicole sachs).

The Cast and Staff of "First Train to Bancroft"

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