Evening Star Rising – Premier Opening- 2 Weekends Only

Evening Star Rising

by Lon E. Rogers

Performances February 19 – 28, 2010

Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00

Sunday Matinee at 3:00

Tickets Online Here

The ArtCentre Theatre (formerly Teatro delle Muse), proudly announces the cast of Evening Star Rising written by Lon E. Rogers, Directed, by Jamey Jamison.

Kevin Landis, age 19, sits on death row for a murder he did not commit. Or did he? Laura Enders, a graduate student in psychology is writing her doctorate dissertation on the characteristics of the young criminal mind. Her objective is to find behavioral markers for the early detection of criminality—a litmus test for sociopathy. She obtains permission from the prison warden to study Kevin. In an attempt to formulate an extensive psychological profile, she interviews Kevin in depth and over an extended period of time. She also takes statements from his girlfriend, his priest, his family, and his best friend. The story takes a ominous turn when Laura loses all professional objectivity and bonds emotionally with Kevin. Convinced of Kevin's innocence, Laura sets out to win a new trial for him, and to write a book hoping to sway public opinion against the death penalty.

Evening Star Rising avoids the hackneyed arguments pro and con of this politically sensitive issue. Instead, this story puts a human face on the condemned. The viewers are invited to draw their own conclusions about Kevin, whose proof of guilt, as Laura discovers, falls short of the legal standard for conviction: guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Comments The ArtCentre Theatre Producer Sarah VC Henderson: “We are so fortunate to have such a talented cast to bring EVENING STAR RISING to life. Jamey has a truly passionate take on this new work and we are overjoyed to be bringing his vision to our audiences. We are also very excited to have had the opportunity to work closely with playwright, Lon E. Roger. This will be the second of his works that we have had the pleasure to producer here at The ArtCentre Theatre. I believe this production will be the pride and joy of our season.”