"Inherit the Wind," a play by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee begins tonight in Casper at the Stage lll Community Theater, 900 N. Center St. Since its controversial debut in the 1950s, the play, a fictionalized version of the 1920s Scopes Monkey trial, is a still-controversial subject.
The play runs on the weekends of April 13 and 14; 20, 21 and 22; 26, 27 and 28; with a 2 pm matinee performance on April 22. Play begins at 7:30 pm, doors open one hour prior to curtain time. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and full-time students. Tickets are available at Grant Street Grocery, Metro Coffee Company, Cadillac Cowgirl, and at the door.
To address the continuing evolution and creationism debate, Stage lll will host a public forum on the "Origins of Humanity" from 2-4 pm, April 21 at the theatre. Six panelists--Carl Wolosin and Mark Holland, creationism; Russell Hawley and Kefyn Catley, evolution; and Bruce Richardson and Todd Van Gunten, humanitarian issues, cooperation of theology and science--will summarize their views on the topic before answering audience questions.
Auditions for "June Groom" will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, April 15 at the theatre. Needed for roles are three men and six women, ranging in ages from 20s to 50s. A copy of the script is available at the Natrona County Public Library, for in-library use only. The play will run June 1-16. FMI, call (307) 797-1563 or visit the Stage lll web site.
