The Homecoming

by Christopher Sergel
based on the book by Earl Hamner, Jr.
Directed by: Marianne Clark
December 1–16, 2006

The Homecoming tells the story of the large Spencer family, living at the foot of a Virginia mountain and struggling to survive. It is Christmas Eve, 1933. Clay Spencer has found a much needed job 50 miles away from his wife, Olivia, and their eight children. His son, Clay-Boy, has a secret yearning -- he wants to write! When his father's return is delayed by a snow storm, Clay-Boy searches for his father with the help of friends and neighbors. As a result, he learns more about himself and his family.

 

RoleActor
Clay-Boy SpencerJacob King
Olivia SpencerKandace Christian
Clay SpencerJim Himelrick
Matt SpencerTaylor Sokoll
Becky SpencerCourtney Taylor
Mark SpencerCody Walker
Shirley SpencerAlyssa Miller
Luke SpencerJoe Welbourn
John SpencerRoss Birdsong
Pattie Cake SpencerIsabel Webb
Grandma IdaJulie Murphy
Grandpa HomerDick Brackett
BirdshotMichael Murphy
City LadyBecky Dodson
Charlie SneedDoug Cordes
SheriffLee Daniel
Ike GodseyPhil Choate
Reverend DooleyJ. Baugh
Marty Tanner
Emma StaplesPatricia Warr
Etta StaplesJudy Tamble
Church/TownfolkAbby Dodson
Emily Dodson
Katie Garrett
Brendan Gough
Callie Weatherford
Hope Wells
Emily Webb