By Beth Henley
Directed by Clay Kirkland
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Crimes of the Heart
Crimes of the Heart
Crimes of the Heart
Crimes of the Heart
Crimes of the Heart
Crimes of the Heart
Crimes of the Heart
Crimes of the Heart
Crimes of the Heart
Cast Listing:
- Lenny - Ludmilla Lucheck
- Meg - Katie Brisick
- Babe - Katey Knutson
- Chick - Kayla Yost
- Doc - James Polack
- Barnette - Cody Gierat
The Joliet Junior College Fine Arts Department presents the Pulitzer Prize winning
play Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley. This production will be
held in the Fine Arts Theatre located on the Joliet Junior College Main Campus in
"K" Building. Crimes of the Heart will be performed on October
6 at 7:30 p.m., October 7 and 8 at 8:00 p.m. and October 9 at 2:30 p.m.
Crimes of the Heart, a warm-hearted irreverent, zany and brilliantly
imaginative play this play teems with humanity and humor as it examines the plight
of three young Mississippi sisters betrayed by their passions who, in the end, escape
their past to seize the future.
This production features Ludmilla Lucheck of Plainfield, Katherine Brisick of Crest
Hill, Katheryn Knutson of Elwood, Cody Gierat of New Lenox, Kayla Yost and James
Polok of Joliet. David Allard of Joliet will serve as the Stage Manager and Margaret
Simco of Joliet as the Assistant Stage Manager. The production is directed by faculty
member Professor Clay Kirkland
Ticket prices are $5 for the general public and $4 for senior citizens. Discounts
are available for students and JJC faculty/staff. Reservations may be made by calling
the theatre office at 815-280-2200. As part of the college’s ongoing community service
project, audience members are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the
production where they may be exchanged for items at the concession table. All contributions
will be donated to area shelters. Please note that this play has mature themes and
language and is not recommended for children.