There's no way that can be overlooked. If his death leads to passage of hate-crime legislation in Wyoming, it will be a bittersweet footnote in our state's history.

Part of the reason we want to do this here is because we recognize we could be doing a great service to our indigenous population, ... Also if you can solve problems here, solutions for other places will be that much easier.

(Dean's) experience with the town and the people who live here should give the play an amazing authenticity and heart.