Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of the One Act Play Dark Road by Laura Lundgren Smith for delivering a powerful and thought‑provoking performance at State One Act. Their dedication and emotional depth brought this challenging historical drama to life in a meaningful way.
A special round of applause goes to our Outstanding Actor Award recipients: Hayden Norman, Asher Rasmussen , and Macyn Schmautz. Their exceptional portrayals stood out in an already impressive ensemble.
Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, Dark Road follows a young woman who becomes a guard at a concentration camp and confronts the emotional and moral consequences of her choices. The cast approached this difficult material with maturity and respect, creating a performance that resonated deeply with audiences.
Cast
Greta – Caitalyn Priggee
Daimler – Ryder Roseland
Lise – Macyn Schmautz *
Commandant – Hayden Norman *
Otto – Asher Rasmussen *
Heinrich – Haden Ford
Woman 1 / Prisoner 1 – SkylerAnn Striker
Woman 2 / Prisoner 2 – Mallory Nolen
Woman 3 / Prisoner 3 – Alivya Alleman
Girl / Prisoner 4 – Remi Badger
Woman 5 / Prisoner 5 – Liz Nemec
Doctor – Tanis Zachrison
Observer – Wesley Stevens
Person 1 – Calvin Cockrell
Person 2 – Noah Malean
Person 3 – Bridger Gruber
Guard – Nick Gregg
\* Denotes Outstanding Actor Awards
Crew
Lights – Caison King
Lights – Trevor Caldwell
Backstage Crew – Maddison Smedley
Directors
Jennifer Milliken • Roxy Davila • Shirley Swanson