Inspired Acting Company Presents CRIMES OF THE HEART
- Encore Staff Writer
- Sep 16
- 2 min read
Walled Lake, MI — The Inspired Acting Company today announced the cast and production dates for its upcoming fall production of “Crimes of the Heart”, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Beth Henley. Directed by Laura Heikkinen, this darkly comic Southern drama runs from September 12-28 at The Inspired Acting Company in Walled Lake.
Set in a small Mississippi town, “Crimes of the Heart” follows the troubled reunion of the eccentric Magrath sisters — Lenny, Meg, and Babe — after the youngest shoots her abusive husband. As the sisters grapple with scandal, past wounds, and the ghosts of their family legacy, they uncover both laughter and heartache in their shared chaos. With biting wit and emotional depth, Henley’s beloved play is a moving celebration of sisterhood, resilience, and the absurdity of life.
CAST
Kez Settle as the anxious and overlooked oldest sister, Lenny
Lisa Michaels as the free-spirited, troubled Meg
Julia Luterman as Babe, the youngest sister at the heart of the scandal
Amy Schumacher as their self-righteous cousin, Chick
Joseph Sfair as Doc Porter, Meg’s former flame
Jon Kind as Barnette Lloyd, Babe’s idealistic lawyer
“This play has heart and havoc in equal measure,” said director Laura Heikkinen. “Henley’s writing is whip smart, flitting between hilarious and heartbreaking without ever feeling false. Her characters are messy and human, and they love each other fiercely even when they don’t understand each other. What I love most is how this play never shies away from pain, but always insists on joy. I think audiences will see themselves in this family, in all their flaws and tenderness.”
General Admission is $38, with discounted tickets available for patrons under 30 and over 65 at $32. All performances take place at The Inspired Acting Company’s theater located at 1124 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake, MI.
Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. Ample free parking is available.
Tickets are available now at www.InspiredActing.org or by calling 248-863-9953.
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About the Inspired Acting Company
The Inspired Acting Company is a non-profit 501(c)3 professional theatre operating in Walled Lake, Michigan (Commerce Township). We are on a mission to tell relevant, timely, and inclusive stories through productions of world-class plays, both new and classical. We celebrate the power of theatre to build empathy, promote discourse, and generate positive change. Our dream is to be a beacon of artistic excellence in performance, education, and culture for Metro Detroit. Through the education, empowerment, and platforming of Michigan-based theatre professionals, we will foster our area as a jewel for the arts nationally and internationally.
