A woman from Lewis has a role in an upcoming ISU Theatre production of the 100th anniversary season, “Crimes of the Heart”, on Friday, October 31st.

Samantha Koontz

Samantha Koontz, an ISU junior majoring in Performing Arts, will perform the role of  “Lenny MaGrath,” in the deeply moving Pulitzer Prizing winner “Crimes of the Heart.” Rachel Hupp, a junior in performing arts from Panora, is the production’s stage manager.

In the show, the loveable but dysfunctional MaGrath sisters reunite in their Mississippi hometown. All three are confronted by past emotional struggles and very immediate family and legal troubles. As they wrestle with their crimes of the heart, the women turn to one another for the support to forgive for what has happened in the past, face the present, and embrace the future. Hilarious and heartfelt, this contemporary American classic is a play with universal appeal.

Filled with love, passion, wisdom, and humor, “Crimes of the Heart” is a story that will truly inspire the heart and soul. Iowa State University Theatre’s production of “Crimes of the Heart” opens on Friday, October 31 at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Theatre in the Iowa State Center. Other performance dates are November 1, 7, and 8 at 7:30 p.m. and November 2 and 9 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are priced at $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $11 for students. Tickets can be purchased through any TicketMaster, the Iowa State Center Ticket Office in Ames, or at the door before performances.