[NEohioPAL] Last Weekend for Dead Man Walking at Ashland University

[Michelle Williams]

This is the last weekend for the Ashland University Theatre's performance of Dead Man Walking by Tim Robbins and directed by Ric Goodwin. The show runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Hugo Young Theatre in the Center for the Arts. Sister Helen Prejean, author of the book Dead Man Walking, attended the performance on Saturday, Feb. 23, and declared herself impressed with the power of its direction. 

Dead Man Walking is based on the true story of Sister Helen Prejean’s interactions with a death row inmate. Venturing into mortal and moral combat, the Sister risks alienating herself from the grieving families if she supports the murderer, yet she risks failing her conscience should she turn her back on him. As a servant of God, should she pray for the souls of the dead or for the soul of the killer? Can she pray for both? Is it an eye for an eye, or do we turn the other cheek? As Sister Helen soon learns, there are no easy answers. 

Tickets are $10 for adults, and $9 for senior citizens. Please call 419.289.5125 to reserve your seats today! The box office is open 12 noon-6 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance. 

                                                          
                                                     


Michelle Williams
Coordinator of Performing Arts Publicity and Events
Ashland University
401 College Avenue
Center for the Arts #149
Ashland OH 44805
419-289-5950
419-289-5329 (fax)
mwillia7 at ashland.edu