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Crimes of The Heart

By Beth Henley
Directed by: Peter Ray
Performances: January 24 - Febuary 16, 2008

Winner of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. Warmhearted, zany and brilliantly imaginative, the play teems with humanity and humor as it examines the plight of three young Mississippi sisters betrayed by their passions.

“CRIMES OF THE HEART” CAST ANNOUNCED

Garland, Texas, December 7, 2007 — Peter Ray who will be directing Garland Civic Theatre’s production of Beth Henley’s award winning play, Crimes of the Heart has announced the cast selections. Included in the cast are Julie Penkava as Lenny Magrath, Jennifer Sipes as Chick Boyle, Arvin Combs as Doc Porter, Melissa Odom as Meg Magrath, Stephanie Seidler as Babe Botrelle, and Matthew McNeill as Barnette Lloyd. Performances will be January 24 – February 16, 2008 at the Granville Arts Center, 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. Tickets which are $16 to $20 with discounts for youth, seniors, and groups can be ordered by calling 972-205-2790. The box office opens 2 hours before each performance. Ride DART to the theatre and get a discount on your ticket.

“While this play overflows with infectious high spirits, it is also, unmistakably, the tale of a very troubled family. Such is Miss Henley’s prodigious talent that she can serve us pain as though it were a piece of cake.” – NY Times. “It has heart, wit and a surprisingly zany passion that must carry all before it…it would certainly be a crime for anyone interested in the theatre not to see this play.” – NY Post.

Garland Civic Theatre, a member of Garland Chamber of Commerce and Texas Non-profit Theatres, is celebrating its 40th season of theatre in Garland. Season sponsors include Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Texas Commission on the Arts, and The Dallas Morning News. Visit the GCT website at www.garlandcivictheatre.org or call 972-485-8884 for additional information.