I finally got a chance to see the play Crimes of the Heart tonight - it's a rare example of a straight play being presented by a community theatre group (in this case, ARTS).It's a touching, sometimes-dark and sometimes-funny story about three sisters in Mississippi, each dealing with different problems and personality quirks - including one sister who holds the family together, one who runs away from her responsibilities, and one who finds herself on the wrong side of the law.
The small-but-mighty cast does a wonderful job bringing these all-too-real characters to life (including authentic accents), and the strength of the show lies in the fact that you've met (or are related to) people just like them.
The set is fantastic, with authentic touches (including a bottle opener on the counter and a slamming screen door), and it includes an actual working kitchen (I don't think I've seen a working sink on stage before)!
What a delight to see a "straight" drama - kudos to the talented cast and the directing team!
Gentle readers, you only have one more chance to see this one - Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre (the old Huntington High School).
Don't miss it!
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