Feel the heat of the courtroom in the sizzling American classic 'Inherit the Wind', an explosive drama inspired by the most important trial of the 20th Century, the Scopes Monkey Trial, on its 100th anniversary. As a media circus descends on a small Tennessee town, two of the nation’s most powerful lawyers go head-to-head in the ultimate battle of wits, wills, and the political and religious divide that could be ripped directly from today’s headlines. In a fresh production boldly reimagined for today, the fast-paced drama explores religion, intellectual freedom and the relationship between social norms and law.
ARTISTIC TEAM
Director – Katie Lupica
Music Director – Terry D. Alford
Scenic Designer – Michaela Lochen
Costume Designer – Kaelyn Marie
Lighting Designer – Mitch Wilson
Sound Designer – Amoirie Perteet
Projection Designer – Sophie Smrcka
Dramaturg – Gina M. Di Salvo
Voice and Text Director – Gwendolyn Schwinke
Puppet Director – Emily Batsford
Choreographer – Madison M. Mansouri
Stage Manager – Mayson Knipp
Artistic Director, Department Head – Kenneth Martin
Managing Director – Tom Cervone
Production Manager – Susan L. McMillan
Run time:
2.5 hours with one intermission
Advisories:
‘Inherit the Wind’ includes a very brief discussion of sex.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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THE ASSOCIATION FOR CREATIVE ZOOLOGY
FEBRUARY 12-25
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On view in the Clarence Brown Theatre lobby is an art exhibition presenting prints and taxidermy from “The Association for Creative Zoology,” an imaginary creationist organization. Created by Beauvais Lyons, a Chancellor’s Professor in the UT School of Art, and Divisional Dean for Arts and Humanities, the project has been presented at the Scopes Trial Festival held in Dayton, Tennessee.
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… - SCOPES TRIAL CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
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