SLU Theatre to present world premiere of Murderous Innocent
October 27, 2012
The fall theater season at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond begins with the world premiere of Murderous Innocent at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the university’s Vonnie Borden Theatre on campus.
Assistant Professor of Acting and Directing Jim Winter directs the contemporary drama written by New York playwright Tommy Jamerson, one of Winter’s former students in the University of New Orleans’ master of fine arts Creative Writing Program.
“I love doing original work,” Winter said. “The more I direct, the more I enjoy doing brand new pieces.”
Murderous Innocent tells the story of a modern-day Miami couple Jacob and Sarah Freeman, who meet Jacob’s daughter Dani, the child of an extra-marital affair.
The main male role of Jacob will be performed by guest artist Jarred Marlatt, who studied theater in Pennsylvania and works as coordinator of Writing Workshops Abroad at the University of New Orleans. The roles of Sarah and Dani will be played by SLU students Lynsey Manley and Jaimee Barbee respectively, both of Covington.
Winter withheld the identity of the actor cast as the play’s only remaining character, Hillary, leaving that information a surprise for opening night.
The play incorporates a mix of sound and stylized movements. The audience can expect jazz from Miles Davis throughout the performances, along with the noise effects of layered voices and song.
Winter said he is most proud of the student commitment to the production.
“I think this is going to be a good example of our students at their ‘A’ game,” he said. “I’m looking forward to some really strong performances. The play is almost entirely student designed. I think you’ve got to come in with an open mind and be ready for an intense 80 minutes.”
The play will run through Friday, Oct. 19. General admission tickets are $10; and $6, for SLU faculty and staff, seniors and non-SLU students. SLU students are admitted free with university I.D.
Tickets are available at the theater box office in D Vickers Hall by calling (985) 549-2115. The box office will be staffed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8. Sales will resume at 6:30 p.m. on performance nights.
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