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Directed by Jonathan Rest

Starring Jeff Howell as Atticus Finch

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To help you prepare for your visit, scroll down and you will find -

A glimpse at the Director:

A biography of Jeff Howell, the Star of the Show:

A note from the Director: 

Webpages for you to Visit and Enjoy:

Things to look for On-Stage:

Dates and Times for the Shows:

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A look at the Director    -    Jonathan returned to graduate school to study directing and playwriting after 15 years of practice as a family physician in California. He was voted on the nine best bay area family doctors by San Francisco Magazine. While at CMU obtaining his M.F.A. he directed A FLEA IN HER EAR on the Kresge Theatre Mainstage. He also directed CHOPIN IN SPACE and GHOSTS at C.M.U., as well as four original works: THE CHIMES OF WAR, RELIQUARY, AMERICAN HAIKU and SALOON.

He has also worked with the Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre and the JCC Children's Theatre Series. Jonathan was the 1999 winner of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (EMMYS) Internship Competition in Single Camera Directing. He is currently a script consultant for CBS Television in Los Angeles.

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A biography of Jeff Howell - We are pleased to welcome Jeff Howell. Having spent the first 24 years of his in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Jeff has always had a special closeness t this story. Since moving to Pittsburgh, Jeff has worked as an actor in all aspects of the business. On stage You may have seen him perform as Bob Cratchitt in MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL for Civic Light Opera and over 30 other productions, including PAJAMA GAME and GRAND HOTEL. Televsion roles include THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, ALL MY CHILDREN and EQUAL JUSTICE. Films include SUDDEN DEATH, THE BRIDE IN BLACK and THE CEMETERY CLUB. Atticus Finch will definately come to life in his very talented spirit!

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A note from the Director:  Harper Lee's beloved TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD tells the story of a troubled adult world as seen through the eyes of children. It is 1935, in the recession stricken rural south. Nine-year-old Scout and her eleven-year-old  brother come to terms with their fear of the unknown, while their father confronts the ugly face of racism at the heart of their community.

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Webpages to visit and enjoy:

http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/tokil/mocktg.htm

http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Culture/HarperLee/index.html

http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us./Belmont_HS/tkm/index.html

http://www.richland2.org/svh/Media/English/hlee.htm

http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/storcoll.html

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Things to look for on stage:

Part of the magic of theater is the way the director and designers use lights, scenery and set pieces to tell the story of the play and to suggest certain places and times. As an audience member in the theater, you are invited to use your imagination as you experience the play.

Examine the Mockingbird set and ask yourself how the illusion of being in Maycomb, Alabama in 1935 is created with wood, paint and light. You will see a street with parts of houses, porches, a garden, a footpath and an old swing. Those of you familiar with the story may be wondering how it will all transform into a court room in the second act.

One of the most important pieces of the story is the tree that you will see between the Finch’s and the Radley’s houses. Look closely at the tree to see if you can tell what materials were used to make it. Think about what the tree might symbolize in the story. What does it mean to the different characters?

Our lighting designer uses gobos (go-boes ) – small metal cut-out patterns that attach to the lighting instruments to create different shapes on stage. Be sure to notice how the lights create tree shadows, branches, and other effects.

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Dates and Times:

October 6-15
Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00PM
Sundays @ 2:30PM
School Matinees @ 10:00AM

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