Beat me...hang me!

There are many memorable scenes in Cross and Sword, both for the audience and for the cast. One of the most memorable sequences of scenes are those leading up to the Hurricane Dance which include Juan Rivas’ great line, “Beat me...hang me.”

Above, James Remar, the 1974 Juan Rivas, is flanked by Paul Williamson (on left as soldier) and Thomas Rahner (on right) as Pedro Menendez.

Below are pages from a script from the 1975 season with notes from that season’s Juan Rivas, Kerk Fisher. (click on any image to enlarge)

Ten Years On

In 1975, Cross and Sword was in its 10th season and meeting with a level of success that kept nearly 200 people employed for three months during the summer while they staged 65 shows from late June through Labor Day weekend. The organization's Board of Directors from that year reflect the broad based support the community gave the production. (click on image to enlarge)