Evansville Civic Theatre Presents “Crimes of the Heart” Starting Next Weekend

Get your tickets now to this tragicomedy about three sisters in 1970's Mississippi coming together dealing with their 'crimes of the heart'.

 

"Winner of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. An astonishing first play, initially presented by the Actors Theatre of Louisville, then Off-Broadway, and then on Broadway, where it established the author as a major voice in our theatre. This tragicomedy relates the story of the three Magrath sisters, Meg, Babe, and Lenny, who reunite at Old Granddaddy's home in Hazelhurst, Mississippi, after Babe shoots her abusive husband.  Past resentments bubble to the surface as the sisters are forced to deal with assorted relatives and past relationships while coping with Babe's latest incident. Each sister is forced to face the consequences of the "crimes of the heart" she has committed. Warm-hearted, irreverent, zany and brilliantly imaginative, the play teems with humanity and humor as it examines the plight of these three young Mississippi sisters betrayed by their passions."

About the characters:

Lenny: The older sister trying to take care of her grandfather while everyone forgets her 30th birthday.

Meg: The sister with big dreams of singing in California.

Babe: The youngest sister that just shot her husaband. Don't worry, she has a good reason. She just didn't like his looks.

Chick: The nosy cousin.

Doc: Family friend that Meg has always had feelings for. Too bad he's married now. (Also, not really a Doctor.)

Barnette: Babe's lawyer that is...well....'fond' of Babe.

Cast:

Lenny Magrath: Kate Grimm
Meg Magrath: Rachael Nash
Babe Botrelle (Magrath): Chynna Hall (Hey! That's ME!)
Chick Boyle: Nicol Mauer
Doc Porter: Cameron Brewer
Barnette Lloyd: Leo Kempf

Show Dates:

Friday, December 9th, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 10th, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 11th, 2pm
Friday, December 16th, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 17th, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 18th, 2pm

The Evansville Civic Theatre is located at 717 N. Fulton Ave.

Call 812-425-2800 for ticket info and purchases.

For more info visit EvansvilleCivicTheatre.org