West Illinois Glass House
by Alex Lead
Set in Dallas over two weeks in March 2008, the defendant, a mother of three brothers, finds herself confined to her home as a suspect in a manslaughter case. The brothers reunite under these circumstances, each bringing their unique perspectives and reacting distinctively to the situation. Meanwhile, their mother remains tight-lipped about the case, causing frustration for her children, her best friend, and the attorney handling her defense, who seeks positive publicity. Interspersed with flashbacks of memories with her loved ones, the play explores the conflicts and dilemmas that surface in the tension between family bonds and the pursuit of freedom.
This show includes topics of addiction, discussion of extreme violence, outdated terms.
CAST
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| The Defendant | Cianon Jones |
| Inez | Olivia Gould |
| Jasper | Michael Taylor |
| Sphene | Kylen Phillips* |
| Onyx | Asha Keller* |
| Rachelle | Dajzané Meadows-Sanderlin |
CREATIVE TEAM
| TITLE | NAME |
|---|---|
| Playwright/Costume Designer | Alex Leadon |
| Director | Joshua Turner |
| Dramaturg | Bo- Hua Lin |
| Stage Manager | Meenakshi Chinmai |
| Scenic Designer | Cj Johnson |
| Sound Designer | Anna Fox* |
| Lighting Designer | Jeffrey Oakley |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Hannah Siefken* |
*Undergraduate student. UI Theatre is dedicated to providing hands-on theatre experience for both undergraduate and graduate students
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