Theater
Inherit the Wind
by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
Directed by: John Wanninger
Technical Direction by: Kevin McClintock
This powerful courtroom drama is inspired by the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial, in which a young Tennessee teacher, John Scopes, was tried for teaching Darwin’s theory of evolution. Two compelling attorneys face off in a battle that questions the balance between church and state.
In this fictionalized retelling, defense attorney Henry Drummond, a sharp Chicago lawyer, volunteers to represent Scopes. Opposing him is Matthew Harrison Brady, a fiery orator who interprets the Bible literally. When the defense is denied expert witnesses, Drummond calls Brady to the stand, leading to a riveting cross-examination that challenges fundamentalist beliefs and explores the power of thought and freedom.
Performances: November 20, 21, and 22
Location: The Little Theater
Time: House opens at 6:30 pm; performance begins at 7:00 pm
Seating: Reserved
Theater Department
Ashleigh Malec
Director of Student Activities
Instructional Director of Fine & Performing Arts
amalec@lfschools.net
847-582-7772
Tatiana Sabin
Department Assistant
Student Activities and Fine & Performing Arts
tsabin@lfschools.net
847-582-7334
Aidan Smith
Technical Theater Director
Technical Director for Frosh/Soph Play, Winter Play, and Musical
asmith@lfschools.net
Sara Dreiling
ITS Advisor
Instructor - Theater Department
Director for Fall Play and Winter Play
sdreiling@lfschools.net
Kelly MacBlane
Co-director Spring Music
Instructor - Theater Department
kmacblane@lfschools.net
John Wanninger
Co-director Spring Musical, Director Frosh/Soph Play
jwanninger@lfschools.net
Corey Holmer
Technical Director Frosh/Soph Play, Talent Show Teacher Liaison
cholmer@lfschools.net