CSC to perform “Crimes of the Heart”

Not seeing CSC’s Theatre Department’s newest play would be a crime.

“Crimes of the Heart” details the story of the three MaGrath sisters that reunite for the first time in over a decade. It promises serious drama under the scorching heat of the Mississippi sun, past resentments bubble to the surface and each sister must come to terms with the consequences of her own ‘crimes of the heart.’

Halle Smith, sophomore of Wheatland, Wyoming, plays Lenny, the older sister of the group who never left Hazelhurst. The middle sister, Meg, played by Bruk Binyam, left home to pursue stardom as a singer in Los Angeles. Babe the youngest, played by Olivia Freeze, sophomore of Bridgeport, has just been arrested for murder.

Smith said that she is most excited for this production because there will be accents involved which she says will be fun for both the audience and the cast.

Cheyenne Bacon who plays Chick, the sisters first cousin, is very excited for this production because although she has been a member of the theatre department for 3 years this is their first time on center stage.

“I’m excited to be back on stage,” they said. “It’s my passion to be there and collaborating with my classmates is a fun learning experience.”

“Not to be generic, but these are truly shows you shouldn’t miss,” Samuel LaRive, senior of Hot Springs, South Dakota said.

LaRive plays Doc, Meg’s old boyfriend. He said he is excited for this to be his first serious acting role.

“Crimes of the Heart” debuts Feb. 17 in the Black Box Theatre. Tickets are available online to reserve for free at csc.edu/theater until seats fill.