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Topic: Crimes of the Heart

Posted By: Guests
Subject: Crimes of the Heart
Date Posted: 9/17/03 at 11:57pm

Someone told me about Crimes of the Heart. I havent seen it or read the play. Does anyone know alot about this play? Email me with some details. It sounds interesting. I would like to put this on if it is suitable for a Bible-Belt community.

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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 9/18/03 at 11:14am

Crimes of the Heart is a popular play by Beth Henley that won a Pulitzer Prize. It is the story of three sisters who arrive back home as their grandfather spends his last hours in a hospital. All three sisters have problems tha are examined and somewhat solved during the play. There are three great roles for women. Cast consists of two men ane four women. You can find out more at www.dramatists.com. Use their playfinder to get more information.

Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 10/01/03 at 3:33pm

I just wrapped a production of "Crimes". While it is billed as a comedy, please be aware of dark themes: insanity, suicide, alcohol and drug abuse, attemtped murder and adultery. Yes, these are handled with humor, but it is very black, and will not work if too 'slap-sticky'. Beth Henley is a Southern writer, and she appeals to the Southern Gothic crowd, not really too the Bible Belt.