The Holy Cows of Credence, South Dakota
Book by Mark-Eugene Garcia
Music and Lyrics by David and Paul Rigano
Based on the Play "Holy Cows" by Carolyn Lardinois English and Royal Crane
Winner of Three Planet Connections Festivity Awards
In Credence, South Dakota, Marlys Brooks cheers on the church’s ever-losing baseball team, “The Holy Cows.” Being the minister’s wife, she uses these gatherings to give out advice and support. But this Sunday, Marlys is suffering a lapse of faith. Hiding this, she places her hope in an unlikely source…
"A compelling story of baseball and faith. The game provides a world of meaning in community and being stronger together. When a woman is down for the count, she finds the hope to keep going and restore. It ain't over till it's over! Beautiful!"- Cheryl Bear, New Play Exchange
"This new musical has heart!"
Wesley Frugé (nytheatre.com )
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Music and Lyrics by David and Paul Rigano
Based on the Play "Holy Cows" by Carolyn Lardinois English and Royal Crane
Winner of Three Planet Connections Festivity Awards
In Credence, South Dakota, Marlys Brooks cheers on the church’s ever-losing baseball team, “The Holy Cows.” Being the minister’s wife, she uses these gatherings to give out advice and support. But this Sunday, Marlys is suffering a lapse of faith. Hiding this, she places her hope in an unlikely source…
"A compelling story of baseball and faith. The game provides a world of meaning in community and being stronger together. When a woman is down for the count, she finds the hope to keep going and restore. It ain't over till it's over! Beautiful!"- Cheryl Bear, New Play Exchange
"This new musical has heart!"
Wesley Frugé (nytheatre.com )
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Follow us on Twitter
Get the Studio Cast Album
Christina Bianco sings "My Faith In You"
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The Planet Connections Cast sings "From Out of Left Field"
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Alyssa McGuigan sings "Mr. Right Now"
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Mark-Eugene talks about the creation of The Holy Cows of Credence, South Dakota
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Overtures at the Gallery Players

The Holy Cows of Credence South Dakota ran as part of the Overtures series at the Gallery Players in Brooklyn NY, March 19-20 2018
Gallery Players has created a new program in order to directly support the development of new musicals. OVERTURES will offer staged readings of six new musicals, thereby fostering the creation of new musical theatre and supporting the talented composers and writers as they refine their work. The series is helmed by theatre director and scholar, Barrie Gelles and will feature the talents of a roster of exceptional up-and-coming performers and directors.
Directed by David Rigano
Book by Mark-Eugene Garcia
Music and Lyrics by David and Paul Rigano
Based on the play "Holy Cows" By Carolyn Lardinois and Royal Crane
Cast
Marlys - Thia Stephan
Nancy- Erika Amato
Elizabeth- Ruthy Froch
Dotty-Lue Tobin- Liz Lark Brown
Grandma Fette- Betty Hudson
Skipper- Doug Shapiro
The Holy Cows of Credence South Dakota ran as part of the Overtures series at the Gallery Players in Brooklyn NY, March 19-20 2018
Gallery Players has created a new program in order to directly support the development of new musicals. OVERTURES will offer staged readings of six new musicals, thereby fostering the creation of new musical theatre and supporting the talented composers and writers as they refine their work. The series is helmed by theatre director and scholar, Barrie Gelles and will feature the talents of a roster of exceptional up-and-coming performers and directors.
Directed by David Rigano
Book by Mark-Eugene Garcia
Music and Lyrics by David and Paul Rigano
Based on the play "Holy Cows" By Carolyn Lardinois and Royal Crane
Cast
Marlys - Thia Stephan
Nancy- Erika Amato
Elizabeth- Ruthy Froch
Dotty-Lue Tobin- Liz Lark Brown
Grandma Fette- Betty Hudson
Skipper- Doug Shapiro
The Planet Connections Theatre Festivity

The Holy Cows of Credence, South Dakota ran in the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity at the Robert Moss Theatre from June 2-19th.
Directed by Rodrigo Bolanos
Book by Mark-Eugene Garcia
Music and Lyrics by David and Paul Rigano
Based on the Play by Carolyn Lardinois English and Royal Crane
Musical Direction by Paul Rigano
Choreography by Donald Garverick
Makeup and Costumes by Gloria Esmeralda Espinoza
Assistant Director- Viktoria Dana King
Stage Manager- Kyle James Johnson
Dramaturg - Kathleen Potts
Photography- Melissa Segal
Video by- Natalie Marmol
Keyboards - Brett Pontecorvo
Cast
Marlys- Stephanie Kirkman
Nancy- Alanna Gwynne Shaffer
Elizabeth- Julia Menn
Dotty-Lue Tobin- Jenny Paul
Grandma Fette- Lisa Dennett
Skipper- Peter Ackerman
Directed by Rodrigo Bolanos
Book by Mark-Eugene Garcia
Music and Lyrics by David and Paul Rigano
Based on the Play by Carolyn Lardinois English and Royal Crane
Musical Direction by Paul Rigano
Choreography by Donald Garverick
Makeup and Costumes by Gloria Esmeralda Espinoza
Assistant Director- Viktoria Dana King
Stage Manager- Kyle James Johnson
Dramaturg - Kathleen Potts
Photography- Melissa Segal
Video by- Natalie Marmol
Keyboards - Brett Pontecorvo
Cast
Marlys- Stephanie Kirkman
Nancy- Alanna Gwynne Shaffer
Elizabeth- Julia Menn
Dotty-Lue Tobin- Jenny Paul
Grandma Fette- Lisa Dennett
Skipper- Peter Ackerman
The Holy Cows Present: Cow's Night Out

The Holy Cows presented a fun night out, getting together to support The Holy Cows and celebrate three very special milestones for three of our friends!
Opening night for The Holy Cows was June 2nd, which was also our director Rodrigo's birthday. Also that Friday, we celebrated our playwright and producer Mark-Eugene's graduation as well as our host for the evening John Raymond Barker's birthday!
Performances included appearances by the cast and creative team of The Holy Cows of Credence, South Dakota.
Opening night for The Holy Cows was June 2nd, which was also our director Rodrigo's birthday. Also that Friday, we celebrated our playwright and producer Mark-Eugene's graduation as well as our host for the evening John Raymond Barker's birthday!
Performances included appearances by the cast and creative team of The Holy Cows of Credence, South Dakota.
The Puzzle: Marble Collegiate Church's Festival of New Works

The Holy Cows of Credence, South Dakota was part of The Puzzle: Marble's Festival of New Works from May 2nd-8th 2011 in New York, NY.
“The Puzzle: Marble’s Festival of New Work,” is produced by Brian Hampton, Director of ARTS Ministry, and Artistic Director, Marya Spring Cordes. It is an exciting week of dramatic work fresh off the press. The plays will feature actors and singers from New York City and the Marble Community.
Directed by Tim O' Donnell
Musical Direction by Virginia Hart Pike
Cast
Marlys- Kelsey Celek
Elizabeth- Julie Galorenzo
Nancy- Michiko Naoi
Dotty-Lue- Jackie Snyder
Grandma Fette- Lisa Dennett
Skipper- Brendan Cullen
“The Puzzle: Marble’s Festival of New Work,” is produced by Brian Hampton, Director of ARTS Ministry, and Artistic Director, Marya Spring Cordes. It is an exciting week of dramatic work fresh off the press. The plays will feature actors and singers from New York City and the Marble Community.
Directed by Tim O' Donnell
Musical Direction by Virginia Hart Pike
Cast
Marlys- Kelsey Celek
Elizabeth- Julie Galorenzo
Nancy- Michiko Naoi
Dotty-Lue- Jackie Snyder
Grandma Fette- Lisa Dennett
Skipper- Brendan Cullen
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center

The Holy Cows of Credence, South Dakota received its world premiere at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Long Island City, New York, July 26-29th 2010
Directed by Mark-Eugene Garcia
Musical Directed by Aaron Jodoin
Assistant Director - Viktoria King
Set Design- Rodrigo Bolanos
Lights and Sound- Michael Munoz
Costumes- Ramona Ponce
Cast
Marlys- Katherine Urban
Elizabeth- Erin Martinez
Nancy- Elizabeth Zambrano
Dotty-Lue- Monique Renee
Grandma Fette- Rebecca Lynne- David
Skipper- Andy Navarro
Directed by Mark-Eugene Garcia
Musical Directed by Aaron Jodoin
Assistant Director - Viktoria King
Set Design- Rodrigo Bolanos
Lights and Sound- Michael Munoz
Costumes- Ramona Ponce
Cast
Marlys- Katherine Urban
Elizabeth- Erin Martinez
Nancy- Elizabeth Zambrano
Dotty-Lue- Monique Renee
Grandma Fette- Rebecca Lynne- David
Skipper- Andy Navarro