Little Theatre of Manchester to Present A Reading of NEVER THE SINNER

Little Theatre of Manchester's popular script-in-hand play-reading series, begins on March 14, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. with a reading of John Logan's dramatization of the 1920's Leopold and Loeb crime and trial, NEVER THE SINNER.

NEVER THE SINNER explores the complex and twisted relationship between Nathan Leopold Jr., and Robert Loeb as they seek to create a private world of passion, intellect, and the perfect crime. Ripped from the headlines, NEVER THE SINNER takes place during the summer of 1924 in Chicago, where the two teenagers are on trial for kidnapping and murdering 14-year-old Bobby Franks. Using actual newspaper headlines and trial transcripts, including arguments made by famed Defense Attorney Clarence Darrow (who would later defend John T. Scopes in the Scopes Monkey Trial), playwright John Logan weaves together a courtroom drama with scenes showcasing the developing relationship between Leopold and Loeb. The play seeks to explain why two teenagers who seem to have it all-brilliance, wealth, youth-commit this most brutal crime.

NEVER THE SINNER is produced and directed by Little Theatre of Manchester's Executive Director, DWayne Harris (from Manchester), and features Mitch Hess (Vernon), Michael McKiernan (Colchester), Briand Rucci (Suffield), Mike Zizka (Burlington), Linda Ferreira (Tolland), and Debbie Gustafson (East Hartford).

This is a FREE event and no reservations are required! For more information regarding NEVER THE SINNER or the Evenings@7 series, call the Box Office at 860-647-9824.

About Evenings@7

Evenings@7 offers FREE presentations of intimate script-in-hand play readings. Open to the public, these ONE-NIGHT ONLY performances are part of Little Theatre's mission to develop art and artists. This series, featuring both established plays and musicals and new works, enables local talent to grow in their craft by performing for live audiences in a casual atmosphere with minimal production elements. The 2017 season features GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS by David Mamet and produced by Shane William Kegler on April 11; TORCH SONG TRILOGY by Harvey Fierstein and produced by Johnny Revicki on May 9; DUCK HUNTER SHOOTS ANGEL by Mitch Albom and produced by Linda Ferreira on September 12; DRACULA by Hamilton Deane and John Balderston, from the Novel by Bram Stoker, and produced by Mitch Hess on October 10; and FINAL ARRANGEMENTS written and produced by Scott Kegler on November 14.

About Little Theatre of Manchester

The Little Theatre of Manchester (LTM) was founded in 1960 with the purpose of producing community theater. Since its inception, LTM's volunteers have put on more than 650 quality performances that have been well-received and applauded by various members of the community. In the 1980s, the Little Theatre worked with the Town of Manchester in restoring Cheney Hall. In 1991, the extensive, award-winning restoration was completed and the state's oldest operating theater became the theatrical residence of the Little Theatre of Manchester. Today, programming is comprised of five main-stage theatre productions, numerous concerts, special events, and a range of other cultural, business, civic, and private functions. The Little Theatre is proud to serve a growing, annual audience of approximately 10,000, If you would like to connect with us and find out more, please visit us at www.littletheatreof manchester.org and you can find us on Facebook @LittleTheatreManchester to stay updated with all our events.