My students and I will soon begin the process of bringing Tim Robbins' powerful play, Dead Man Walking, from the page to the stage. The play (which tells the true story of Sister Helen Prejean's remarkable journey alongside death row inmate, Matthew Poncelet, as he faces his impending execution) is full of dramatic exchanges, collage-like scenes, and moments of great poignancy on both sides of the capital punishment debate. Despite it's anguish, the show is ultimately one of great love, grace, and hope.
As we chronicle our journey, from various perspectives, we hope you realize, as we do, that the process of theatre is often just as powerful as the product. Our rehearsal process is just over three weeks (which is impossibly short), but we believe in the process and are looking forward to learning and growing over the next three weeks in exciting ways. So join us and learn alongside us, as we walk the road of Dead Man Walking...
(For more information, see Dead Man Walking Theatre Play Project)
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