Cast List	Pictures
Tristram Albor - Jason Augspurger Lorelei Benmeleth - Lauren Ganther Madam Marisa Benmeleth - Susan Palmer Marja - Margaret Church Maid - Heather Marie Kosur Mrs Page - Barbara Tracy Mr Page - Leonard Cannull Mrs Minna Albor/Cordelia - Mary Kay Kosur Mr Avital Albor/Zane - Hollis Peden Party Guest/Ouida - Kelsey Duffy Party Guest/Elvin - John Walther Party Guest/Frederick - Colby Carr Party Guest/Dierdre - Nancy Carr Party Guest/Philamena - Stephanie Aden	Cast Cast Young Tristram Old Tristram Lorelei Madam Benmeleth Marja Marja and Lorelei Maid Maid Backstage Mrs Page Mr Page Cordelia Ouida Elvin Frederick Dierdre Philamena Old Tristram and Marja Maid Arranging Flowers	Lorelei Reading Madam Benmeleth and Lorelei Madam Benmeleth Tristram and Mr Page Lorelei and Mrs Page Elvin and Ouida Female Party Guest and Mrs Page Party Guests and Mr Page Mr Page and Female Party Guest Mr and Mrs Albor Meeting Lorelei Lorelei Reading on the Beach Lorelei and Tristram on the Beach Tristram Announcing his Love Tristram Proposes The Wedding Dress Trying on the Dress Discussing Invitations The Cast Backstage Director

Play Synopsis
Based on the Eagle Eye Cherry song "When Mermaids Cry," For Whom the Seagulls Fly is a feminist fairy tale play about devotion, desertion, and desolation. Set during the Victorian era in Britain, the story both begins and ends on a rocky but otherwise barren beach. Between this desolate setting lies a tragic love story of a devoted young woman and a foolish young man. But, in the end, mistakes are repented and strength is discovered.

About the Author and Script
Heather Marie Kosur was born in central Illinois on 3 April 1985. Her interest in literature began at the age of five when she learned how to read and write. She graduated from El Paso High School in 2003 and Illinois Central College with an associate degree in December 2004. She is currently studying for her bachelor degree at Illinois State University with an English major and a creative writing minor. Heather plans to attend graduate school in England. After completing her higher education, she intends to teach creative writing at the college level and continue writing for the next sixty or seventy years. Heather is an avid Harry Potter fan.

Set in Victorian England, For Whom the Seagulls Fly is a feminist fairy tale play based on the song "When Mermaids Cry" by Eagle Eye Cherry as recorded on the 1998 album Desireless. Featured throughout the play is the poem "Mood Swings" from Twilight Street Poetry, a book of poetry also written and published by Heather. The play began as an honors project at Illinois Central College under the direction of Dr Deborah Wilson during the fall of 2004 and evolved over the next two years into the current performance. First published in 2004, the text and additional information are available through Rock Pickle Publishing.

Program

Production Team
Director - Heather Marie Kosur
Sound Technician - Mark S. Kosur
Set Design - Heather Marie Kosur, Lauren Ganther
Set Technician - Stephanie Aden
Costume Design - Heather Marie Kosur, Mary Kay Kosur
Pre-show Music - Jason Augspurger

Special Thanks To
The Country School Foundation, Dennis Schreck, and Bill Prochnow for making this program possible.
Dr Deborah Wilson for her guidance throughout the playwriting process.
Sue Rickey for allowing The Cardboard Players use of her extensive handmade costume collection.
Mary Kay Kosur for sewing and altering costumes.
El Paso Super 8 Motel for the donation of sheets used on stage and behind the scenes.
Michael Heffron and Mark Kosur for taking photographs.
Lauren Ganther for allowing Heather Marie Kosur the experience of directing her first play.
Heather Marie Kosur for the donation of the stereo system.

This Program Is Funded in Part by:
The Sun Foundation for Advancement in the Environmental Sciences and the Arts
The Illinois Arts Council, a state agency
Contributions by the El Paso Women's Club
And donations from supporters like you!