The Grapes of Wrath

Set during the Great Depression, The Grapes of Wrath tells the powerful story of the Joad family’s trek from the dust bowl of Oklahoma to the promise of a new life in California. But what they find threatens to rip apart their lives, and sever the ties that bind them together. A heart-wrenching full-cast adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by John Steinbeck and a 1990 Tony Award® Winner for Best Play, Frank Galati’s play finds its timeless heart in the generous spirit of the common man.

An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring:

Shirley Knight as Ma Joad

Jeffrey Donovan as Tom Joad

Emily Bergl as Rose of Sharon

Michael Buie as Connie/Others

Daniel Chacón as Al Joad

Maurice Chasse as Deputy Sheriff/Others

Shannon Cochran as Mrs. Wainwright/Elizabeth Sandry

Trista Delamere as 2nd Narrator/Al’s Girl

Francis Guinan as Jim Casy

Charlie Matthes as Willy/Gas Station Attendant/Hooper Ranch Guard

Rod McLachlan as Uncle John

Robert Pescovitz as Pa Joad

Joel Rafael as Car Salesman/Man with Guitar

Stephen Ramsey as 1st Narrator/Others

Nicholas Sadler as Agricultural Officer/Others

Andy Taylor as Gas Station Owner/Floyd Knowles/Camp Director/Others

Todd Waring as Hooper Ranch Bookkeeper/Others

Fredd Wayne as Grampa/Mayor of Hooverville/Camp Guard

Michael Weston as Noah Joad/Others

Kate Williamson as Gramma/Others

Live music performed by the Joel Rafael Band. Adapted by Frank Galati. Directed by Richard Masur.

Recorded before a live audience.