Dead Man Walking
by Southwestern University

Apr. 15 - Apr. 24, 2016
Thursdays-Sundays

By Tim Robbins, bBased on the book by Sister Helen Prejean.

As death row inmate Matthew Poncelet nears his execution date, he calls upon Sister Helen Prejean to help him with one last appeal, maintaining that he is innocent of the murders of a teenage couple. Matthew begins to form a bond with Sister Helen who visits his family and the families of the victims, hoping to understand him better and learn more about the criminal charges against him. As he waits to be executed, if the courts do not decide in his favor, Sister Helen does all that she can to comfort and console him. (adult content)

In 1995 Tim Robbins adapted Sister Helen Prejean’s biography into a film that was nominated for four Academy Awards. In 2002, Robbins adapted the screenplay for the stage. Southwestern University is participating in the “Dead Man Walking Project,” dedicated to raising awareness about the death penalty in colleges and secondary schools. 

 

 

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Dead Man Walking
by adapted by Tim Robbins from the book by Sister Marie Prejean
Southwestern University

Apr 15-17 & Apr 21-24, 2016

7:30 pm | Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays

3 pm | Sundays

Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Theater

Tickets $14 - $18 

available on-line or via the box office