The Penalty – 1920 book adapted to the stage by Clay McLeod Chapman for Apothetae Theater Company

The Penalty 

 inspired by the novel of the same name by Gouverneur Morris, and its film adaptation, starring Lon Chaney.

Written by CLAY MCLEOD CHAPMAN

Directed by KRIS THOR
Music and Lyrics by ROBERT M. JOHANSON CLAY MCLEOD CHAPMAN
Starring: Gregg Mozgala, Sarah Buffamanti & Phillip Taratula 
Commissioned by DIXON PLACE & THE APOTHETAE

Gregg Mozgala as Blizzard in The PenaltyGregg Mozgala ‘begs’ the public as the character Blizzard in The Penalty.

The cast of The Penalty.

(The Chorus/Burlesquers) Javana Mundy, Claire Sanderson, Jacob Boggs, Ilaria Tarozzi, Rachel Handler

Gregg Mozgala performing as Bliizzard in the Penalty

Sara Buffamanti (Sophie Ferris) Gregg Mozgala (Blizzard)

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2013.06.12_Penalty.337 Gregg Mozgala (Blizzard), Sara Buffamanti (Sophie Ferris), Phillip Taratula (Dr. Ferris),

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Jacob Boggs, Gregg Mozgala (Blizzard), Phillip Taratula (Dr. Ferris), Claire Sanderson

2013.06.12_Penalty.516Claire Sanderson, Rachel Handler, Phillip Taratula (Dr. Ferris)

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Great writing by Clay McCleod Chapman, skilled directing by Kris Thor and wonderful performances by the entire cast!

GO SEE IT!

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For more information on The Penalty go here!

REVIEW IN NY THEATRE  here.

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To see the original film with Lon Chaney go here.

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