Writers Theatre to Present DOUBT, 4/28-7/19

The cast of Doubt: A Parable includes Steve Haggard (Father Brendan Flynn), Ann Joseph (Mrs. Muller), Karen Janes Woditsch (Sister Aloysius Beauvier) and Eliza Stoughton (Sister James).

Writers Theatre will bring audiences this riveting, Pulitzer Prize-winning play about authority, suspicion, ambiguity and religion in an exciting, site-specific production staged in the library of the Glencoe Union Church.

Set against the backdrop of a 1960s America in the midst of political and social change, a progressive young priest's conduct comes under question by Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the school principal whose beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition. As the actions and motivations of each are scrutinized and suspicion mounts, the two are drawn into a battle of wills that threatens irrevocable consequences for all involved.

The Writers Theatre production-directed by William Brown-will allow the audience to be a fly on the church wall, observing as battle lines are drawn, allegiances are formed and motives are called into question.

As Writers Theatre begins construction on its new theatre center, designed by renowned Chicago architect Jeanne Gang and Studio Gang Architects, on the site of its former Tudor Court venue, the 2014/15 season is celebrating the Theatre's roots with two productions in the intimate, 60-seat venue of Books on Vernon at 664 Vernon Ave, augmented by a site-specific production in the library of the Glencoe Union Church, which has long provided a home for the Theatre's rehearsals.

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