Crimes of the Heart
Crimes of the Heart
June 26 – July 13, 2019
Liberty Theatre, Hailey
by Beth Henley
Directed by Scott Palmer
“The Family We Are Born Into”
The Magrath sisters are having a very, very bad day. How bad? Well, Babe just shot her husband, Meg is just out of the looney bin, and poor Lenny is celebrating her birthday alone in the kitchen by sticking a candle in a cookie. The horse got struck by lightning, Grandaddy is in the hospital, and not one of the sisters can figure out how to have a functional love life. Lemonade, y’all? Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Crimes of the Heart brings a twangy Southern style to a story that is equal parts comedy, tragedy, and family redemption.
“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.” —The New York 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.” —New York Post
“From time to time a play comes along that restores one’s faith in theatre…” —New York Magazine
CREATIVE TEAM
Costume Design by Melissa Heller
Scenic Design by Joseph Lavigne
SHOW NOTES
Content Advisory: This play contains themes of an adult nature, including discussions of mental illness, mild descriptions of violence, and family conflict.
Recommended Age: This production is recommended for audiences 13 years of age and older.
Approximate Run Time: Crimes of The Heart is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes including a 15 minute intermission.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Wed, June 26, 7:30pm FIRST WEDNESDAY / PAY WHAT YOU FEEL PREVIEW
Thu, June 27, 7:30pm FIRST THURSDAY / THROWBACK THURSDAY PREVIEW ($24 tickets)
Fri, Jun 28, 7:30pm SOLD OUT! FIRST FRIDAY / OPENING NIGHT
Sat, Jun 29, 7:30pm EDUCATOR NIGHT & DATE NIGHT / BACKSTAGE TOUR & POST-SHOW CHAT BACK
Tue, Jul 2, 7:30pm
Wed, Jul 3, 7:30pm
Fri, Jul 5, 7:30pm
Sat, Jul 6, 7:30pm
Wed, Jul 10, 7:30pm
Thu, Jul 11, 7:30pm
Fri, Jul 12, 7:30pm
Sat, Jul 13, 7:30pm
SPONSORS
Crimes of the Heart is generously sponsored by Carol and Len Harlig and Jodie and Dan Hunt—Roy A. Hunt Foundation.
Company of Fools’ 24th season sponsors: Anonymous (2), Arrow R. Storage, Barrett Family Wines, Linda and Bob Edwards, Shari Friedman and Andrew King, Sue and Mort Fuller, The Kantor Family Fund, Marcia and Donald Liebich, Kenneth Lewis, Tedde and Jim Reid, Jane Rosen and Scott Miley—Scott Miley Roofing, Rebecca and Jonathan Neeley, Carol P. Nie, Shubert Foundation, Richard Smooke and Family in loving memory of Judith Smooke, St. Luke’s Wood River, Mary Ann and John Underwood, Maryanne and Jerry Whitcomb, Jeri L. Wolfson Foundation, Barbara and Stanley Zax, housing sponsor The Wood River Inn & Suites, media sponsor The Weekly Sun, wine sponsor Stanton Barrett & Barrett Family Wines, and beer sponsor Warfield Distillery & Brewing
TICKET INFORMATION
$35 member / $40 nonmember / $35 senior (62 and over) / $15 student (with student ID) / $35 group (8 or more) / Second Night 24—All tickets $24 Full Price
*Ticket prices do not include taxes or processing fees.
These ticket prices do not include the “Pay What You Feel” preview, 10 for $10, and Educator Night. There is also a SPECIAL GROUP RATE—groups of 8 or more receive $35 tickets (a $5 savings, per ticket, if you are not a Center member!)
Click on the “Buy Tickets” link to select individual performance dates and the number of seats you’d wish to purchase or call us 208.578.9122—we’re happy to help!
BEYOND THE CURTAIN SPECIAL PERFORMANCES & PRICING OPTIONS
Learn, explore and have fun with Company of Fools. Take advantage of some interesting ways to engage with theatre and the current performance on a deeper level:
FIRST WEDNESDAY / PAY WHAT YOU FEEL PREVIEW
Join us for the first performance of a play and literally pay what you’d like. Tickets go on sale at the Liberty Theatre box office one hour before the performance. There are no reserved seats; simply buy your ticket, find a seat and enjoy the show. If you’d prefer to reserve your seats, you may also purchase your tickets at full price for this performance.
FIRST THURSDAY / THROWBACK THURSDAY PREVIEW ($24 tickets)
All tickets on these dates are discounted to $24 in honor of COF’s 24th season.
FIRST FRIDAY / OPENING NIGHT
Pre-show 20-minute Opening Night Lecture by Producing Artistic Director Scott Palmer, followed by a 10-minute Q&A (45 minutes prior to curtain) and post-show Opening Night reception.
FIRST SATURDAY / EDUCATOR NIGHT & DATE NIGHT
$15 tickets are available to currently employed educators and school administrators on this designated night. Educator tickets may be purchased in advance (limit two per person). Date Night specials include discounted wine, beer and bubbly; chocolate, and a chance to win fabulous prizes. Patrons may stay after the performance for an informal discussion with the artists and creative staff as well as a behind-the-scenes tour of the design elements that went into creating the show.
BACKSTAGE TOUR & POST-SHOW CHAT BACK (immediately following show)
Immediately following the performance, stay for a thought-provoking and fun discussion with the artists and creative staff. And enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the design elements that went into creating the show.
“10 for $10″
Ten seats are sold for $10 each every night at the box office starting one hour prior to the performance. Limit two tickets per person.
GROUP PRICING
Groups of 8 or more receive $35 tickets (a $5 savings per ticket, if you are not a member of The Center!).