Jerome Bixby’s The Man From Earth
By: Jerome Bixby^ and Richard Schenkman^
Directed by: R.Chandler Bragg
After history professor John Oldman unexpectedly resigns from the University, his startled colleagues impulsively invite themselves to his home, pressing him for an explanation. But they’re shocked to hear his reason for premature retirement: John claims he must move on because he is immortal, and cannot stay in one place for more than ten years without his secret being discovered. Tempers rise and emotions flow as John’s fellow professors attempt to poke holes in his story, but it soon becomes clear that his tale is as impossible to disprove as it is to verify. What starts out as a friendly gathering soon builds to an unexpected and shattering climax. Acclaimed science fiction writer Jerome Bixby, writer of the original ‘Star Trek’ and ‘The Twilight Zone’, originally conceived this story back in the early 1960’s. It would come to be his last great work.
Recommended for audiences: Ages 13+ due to moderate adult language, adult content, and moderate violence.
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Dates: March 13-21, 2026
Location: Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church
3700 Pleasant Hill Rd
Duluth GA 30096
Cast
John Oldman: Chris Shotwell
Sandy: Maria King-Smart^
Dan: Boisy Copeland Jr.
Harry: Derek Zakari
Edith: Angela Van Tassel
Art: Joshua Howe
Linda: Kadence Singletary^
Will Gruber: Keith Franklin
Paramedic/Furniture Mover: David Jean-Baptiste^
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Creative Team
Playwright: Jerome Bixby^ and Richard Schenckman^
Producer: Barbara Allen and Megan Lynch
Director: R.Chandler Bragg
Stage Manager: D.Norris*
Set Design: Andre Eaton Jr.*
Lighting Design: Becca Parker*
Costume Design:
Sound Design: Rodney L. Johnson*
Props: Jordan Hermitt*
Program/Publicity/Graphics: Celeste Campbell and Megan Lynch
House Manager:
Box Office Manager: Blair Sanders
*indicates current or previous LAT Pro Company member
+indicates member of the LAT Intensive program
^indicates LAT debut