by John Logan
Directed by Peter Reynolds
Set and Costume Design by Marie Anne Chiment
Lighting Desing by Maria Shaplin
Sound Design by Matthew Lorenz

August 8 – 30, 2009
Adrienne Theatre, Mainstage
2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

In the Spring of 1924, two young Chicago millionaires set out to commit the perfect murder. Driven by passion and fevered intellect, handsome Richard Loeb and his lover, Nathan Leopold Jr. brutally killed fourteen-year-old Bobby Franks, for the thrill of it. Known in its time as the crime of the century, the sensational Leopold and Loeb trial ignited a media frenzy, as legendary defense attorney Clarence Darrow fought to save the boys from execution and news of the merciless crime both horrified and captivated the nation. Mauckingbird Theatre Company’s production of John Logan’s remarkable crime drama, Never the Sinner: The Leopold and Loeb Story explores this dark, riveting tale of morality, love and murder in an intimate performance.

The cast is led by Evan Jonigkeit (Mauckingbird's The Misanthrope, Shakespeare’s R&J) as Richard Loeb and Brian Kurtas as Nathan Leopold, Jr., with veteran actors Dan Kern as Clarence Darrow and Eric Kramer as State’s Attorney Robert Crowe. Also featuring Jessica Bedford, Robb Hutter and Matthew Lorenz.

Press:

"A taut, compelling psycho-sexual waltz." – Newhouse Newspapers

"They were richer than most, and smarter... But they were not civilized." – The New York Times

“Brilliant, powerful, and cinematic." – Associated Press

Tickets:
Adults $20, Senior Citizens $18, Students $15
Box Office: (215) 923-8909
www.mauckingbirdtheatreco.org

About Mauckingbird Theatre Company:
"Gay or not Gay, this is simply good theater." - Philadelphia Magazine

Founded by Artistic Director Peter Reynolds and Managing Director Lindsay Mauck, Mauckingbird Theatre Company is committed to producing professional gay-themed theatre, while also exploring classic literature and musical genres and providing affordable productions of infrequently produced works.

Production History:
The Misanthrope Ranjit Bolt, transl. (2008)
Shakespeare's R & J by Joe Calarco (2008)
Hedda Gabler - Caroline Kava, transl. (2009)