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Hawks Nest by Hermantown Drama Club
in Hermantown, Minnesota, US

What To Know About This Production

Hawks Nest is based on the true story of the Hawks Nest Tunnel Disaster. Sam, a young man in depression-era West Virginia, tries to support his family by working on the tunnel project. Instead, he falls victim to the greatest industrial disaster in American History.

Performances

Hermantown High School Auditorium

  • Jan 22 Wednesday 7:00 PM

Auditions For Hawks Nest

Auditions are Past

Audition Times

  • Nov 11 Monday 4:45 PM
  • Nov 19 Tuesday 4:00 PM
  • Nov 19 Tuesday 4:15 PM
  • Nov 19 Tuesday 4:30 PM
  • Nov 19 Tuesday 5:00 PM
  • Nov 19 Tuesday 5:15 PM
  • Nov 19 Tuesday 5:30 PM
  • Nov 19 Tuesday 5:45 PM

Audition details are not yet posted. Check back later or reach out to Hermantown Drama Club directly with any questions.

Cast List For Hawks Nest

Available Roles

  • Narrator - A serious, somber individual
  • Ma - A warm yet very sad mother doing her best
  • June - Little sister trying to keep people happy
  • Sam - Young boy supporting his family
  • Executive - Uncaring rich man
  • Secretary 1 - Encouraging the worst out of the executive
  • Secretary 2 - Encouraging the worst out of the executive
  • Manager - Regretful participant in the dying
  • Arthur - Old timer, trying to help Sam
  • Joe - Helpful bunkmate
  • Bobby - Helpful bunkmate
  • Mine Guard - Uncaring and violent man
  • Robert - Duplicitous mine inspector
  • Doctor - Callous, unwilling to help without pay
  • Helen - Rich woman, helps Sam
  • Margaret - Rich woman, helps Sam

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