Much like the murder itself, the central figures of the late Mr.
Although the premise of the show is the investigation of local man John Wright’s murder, the play comments on the need for women’s representation in the justice system and the emotional abuse that women of the period suffered, forced to spend so much time isolated in their homes. Situated on an Idahoan farm in the dead of winter, the play takes place entirely in the Wright family’s kitchen. Peters were sent to gather her things - but instead find more in a sewing basket than the men can find at the scene of the crime. The County Attorney is searching for a motive. Hale, discovered her sitting in a rocking chair after her husband’s death. With set design by technical director Shawn Hill, lighting design by Lara Dubin, costume design by Elizabeth Lowe ’19 and dramaturgy from Heidi Holder, the one-act play opened Rooke Theatre’s Fall 2018 season. Hale, played by Kylie Levy ’21 in last week’s production of Susan Glaspell’s 1916 one-act play “Trifles,” directed by Brianna Sloane. “Well, women are used to worrying over trifles,” said Mr.
