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“Crimes of the Heart”

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CRIMES OF THE HEART
June 8 - 24

by Beth Henley
directed by Michele Kyle, assisted by Burt Eikleberry

Set in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where the poignantly humorous Magrath sisters, Lenny, Babe and Meg have reunited. As they struggle to deal with the latest family scandal and each other, their reunion dissolves into a series of comic mishaps and squabbles. In the end, in spite of all their quirks and eccentricities, they manage to support each other as they face the "crimes of the heart" residing in each of their lives.

Strong language; adult themes.

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Beth Henley ’s
Crimes of the Heart
Directed by Michele Kyle

June 8 through June 24

FRIDAY & SATURDAY AT 8 PM
SUNDAY AT 2 PM

THURSDAY $5 PREVIEW
JUNE 7 AT 8 PM

THURSDAY PAY WHAT YOU CAN ACTORS’ BENEFIT
JUNE 14 AT 8 PM

SATURDAY $10 BENEFIT MATINEE
JUNE 23 AT 2 PM
Three Rivers Chorale
& Mildred Watt Theatre Scholarship

TICKETS: $14
GROUPS OF 10+ $12 EACH
RESERVATIONS: 541.479.3557

CAST BIO

Michele Kyle has directed Working and John and Jen at Summer Jo’s, and Prelude to a Kiss at Barnstormers, which received the Sneak Previews best play and best director awards for 2009. Her last project was Visiting Mr. Green for the RCC theater program. She also enjoys working in other areas of production and has been a member of the production team as producer, assistant director or stage manager for numerous productions in the valley with RCC Theater Department, Barnstormers, Stillpoint Dance Studio, Connect the Dots, Summer Jos, Southern Oregon Impact Theater and Women’s Crisis Support Team. Her next projects include directing Almost, Maine in the fall for Barnstormers.

Burt Eikleberry (Assistant Director) is a retired English, drama, and tap dance teacher. He most recently starred as Mr. Green in Visiting Mr. Green at Rogue Community College. He directed Look Homeward, Angel at Barnstormers and performed in Annie Get Your Gun. Burt is the director of Imagine at Barnstormers.

Adelle Cottrell (Production Coordinator/Dramaturge) is trying out yet another hat at Barnstormers. A transplant from Atlanta, her acting credits include Daisy Mae in Lil Abner and Laurie in Oklahoma with Embry Hills Players in Atlanta, and Mrs. Pert in Look Homeward, Angel and Truvy in Steel Magnolias at Barnstormers. Most recently she served as assistant director for A Delicate Balance. She is currently serving as treasurer for the Barnstormers board. She would like to thank Michelle and Burt for this wonderful opportunity and her family for their support.

Amy Fox (LENNY): Since moving to the Rogue Valley 10 years ago, Amy has been a regular on our stage. You may have seen her as Florence Unger in The Odd Couple(Female Version), as Jill in The Fox, or most recently as Rosalind in Moon Over Buffalo or Julia in A Delicate Balance. Off stage Amy keeps busy as a car salesman and step-mother of three. Special thanks to Jeff Fox for patience, understanding, and support - 8 years and I still love you way more!

Rusty Wood (DOC) has participated in such shows as Noises Off, Relatively Speaking, Complete Works Of William Shakespeare (Abridged), and several others at Barnstormers. Hes also worked backstage as a Stage Hand and Stage Manager on various shows, as well as several years of work experience doing lighting for theater. Enjoy the show.

Melanie Radant (CHICK) is excited to be back on stage at Barnstormers. You may have seen her at Mrs. Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank, Lillian Gilbreth in Cheaper by the Dozen, or Florry Mangle in Look Homeward, Angel. Playing Chick is a welcome challenge for Melanie. She would like to thank her Cruisin Cousins who inspire her, while thankfully remaining the antithesis of Chick!

Corrie Dunkin (MEG) is incredibly excited to be returning to the stage after a long hiatus raising a family. She comes from a fantastic theater program at Calvin College where she enjoyed many favorite roles including Kate in She Stoops to Conquer, Irina in The Three Sisters and Rose in The Room. She also had the privilege of writing, directing, stage-managing and studying Theater in London, England for an Interim Semester. Off stage, her favorite things are: her husband and three kids, reading, writing, traveling, CrossFit, teaching PE to Brighton Academy elementary school kids, and learning about almost anything. Thanks Chris, Casen, Oliver and Amelia and the incredibly talented cast and crew for this wonderful experience.

Melissa Lenker (BABE) has been acting on stage for many years. She was most recently seen in the Barnstormers production of Steel Magnolias and Moon Over Buffalo. Melissa is a teacher at Brighton Academy and in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her two Chihuahuas, playing the piano, and running.

Patrick Dolan (BARNETTE) loves theater! Since moving to Grants Pass 4 years ago, he has starred in many productions at Barnstormers including I Hate Hamlet, Scapino, The Dresser, and Guys and Dolls. He also directed Night of the Living Dead for Impact Theater and starred in their production of A Beautiful Moon. He relishes the opportunity to work with Michelle and Burt! He would like to thank Sarah, Brenna, Ashlee, Tegan, Michelle, Burt, Adelle, and the Imagine Crew! Hope you enjoy the show.

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