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Thomas Aquinas

The Dumb Ox

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Italy. 1239 A.D. The Aquino family’s castle lies halfway between two powerful forces: The pope in Rome, and the Holy Roman Emperor in Naples.

When conflict arises, which power will this noble family support? And will their youngest son fall in line with them? This is the story of Thomas Aquinas.

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Saint Thomas Aquinas shows us that faith and reason are not enemies, but allies in the pursuit of truth. Although he faced severe opposition for being a Dominican and for his interest in Greek philosophy, he offered his brilliant mind to the service of Christ and His Church. His life reminds us that true wisdom begins in prayer, deepens through study, and ends in love. 

This series contains moments of intensity and raised voices. Several characters mock the Dominicans and other mendicant orders. Thomas’ classmates call him ‘Dumb Ox,’ which becomes his famous nickname. Thomas is imprisoned by his own family for joining the Dominicans. Thomas’ brothers hire a woman to visit him in his cell and tempt him away from chastity. He chases her out of the room with a log from the fire. Several characters’ out-of-scene deaths are mentioned.

Cast & Crew

Cast

Thomas - Joseph D. Green
Young Thomas - Archer Geye
Count - Harry Hultgren
Countess - Ann Marie Hultgren
Albert - Harry Hultgren
Emperor - Harry Hultgren
Bishop of Paris - Harry Hultgren
Rinaldo - Elliott Brotherhood
Richard - Elliott Brotherhood
Landulph - Casey Ross
Henry - Casey Ross
Theodora - Meghann Marty
Brother John - Ian Westerfer
Reginald - Travis Ascione
William - Paul Vinger
Courtesan - Meghann Marty
Master of Defense - Ian Westerfer
Master of Philosophy - Ian Westerfer
Squire - Travis Ascione
Messenger - Tom Tirpak
Master of Science - Tom Tirpak
Abbot - Paul Vinger

Writing & DIrection

Writer – Kiley Lawrence
Recording Director – Demetrios Troy
Rehearsal Director – Joseph Marsh

Script Development

Script Producer – Kiley Lawrence

Casting

Casting Director – Kevin Collins

Production

Production Manager – Mizha Overn
Dialect Coach – Eva Breneman

Sound

Audio Director – Kevin Conroy
Assistant Sound Designer – Juan Joaquin Apesteguia
Music Designer – Jacob Brusseau
Audio Reviewer – Jacob Brusseau
Audio Packaging Producer – Scott Hermenau
Audio Assembler – Christina Hiromoto

Producers

Executive Producer – Peter Atkinson

Special Thanks