by Deborah Brevoort
directed by Robert Tobin
Chicago Premiere
“HATE WILL NOT HAVE THE LAST WORD”
Inspired by a true story, this moving drama follows a group known as the Women of Lockerbie – determined to turn an act of hatred into an act of love. The story begins with a couple trying to gain closure after the death of their son in the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. They meet the Women of Lockerbie, who want to wash the clothes of the dead and return them to the victims’ families. The Women of Lockerbie is a poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate – amid one of the first tragedies of terrorism that shaped the world we live in.
“Robert Tobin’s fine ensemble bring Brevoort’s words to life with grace and power” – Chicago Reader
“Powerful”– Chicago Critic
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“AstonRep’s Excellent ‘Women of Lockerbie’ Expresses the Power of Goodness Amid Unspeakable Grief” – Seth Saith
Cast
Alexandra Bennett as Olive
Jeff Brown as Bill Livingston
Barbara Button as Woman of Lockerbie
Lorraine Freund as Woman of Lockerbie
Amy Kasper as Madeline Livingston
Ray Kasper as George
Morgan Manasa as Woman of Lockerbie
Sara Pavlak McGuire as Hattie
Hayley Rice as Woman of Lockerbie
Production
Stage Management – Lara Caprini
Lighting Designer/Production Manager – Samantha Barr
Scenic Designer – Jeremiah Barr
Costume Designer – Uriel Gomez
Prop Designer – Arielle Valene
Original Music – Robert Tobin
Dialect/Vocal Coach – Kendra Kingsbury
Graphic Design – Lea Tobin
Publicity – David Rosenberg
Photography – Emily Schwartz