Oct 19 – Nov 17, 2018
Written by:John Steinbeck
Directed by:Jason Chanos
Located at:Copaken Stage
A pair of migrant workers in Depression-era California move from town to town in search of work, and dream of buying land and owning a ranch someday. Straight-shooter George protects Lennie, whose sweet, simple-mindedness is juxtaposed by his formidable strength. When the two find work on Curley’s ranch, a series of tragic events lead to one of the most heartbreaking conclusions in American literature. John Steinbeck’s classic text explores the decay of the American dream, and the enduring kindness that bond friends together for life.’
A co-production with the UMKC Department of Theatre.
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