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Wilkes University Theatre Presents Doubt, A Parable, Sept. 26-29

Wilkes-Barre, PA (09/18/2019) — Wilkes University Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, Doubt, A Parable. The performances will take place on Sept. 26, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. with matinee performances on Sept. 28 and 29 at 2 p.m. The production is at Wilkes' Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 239 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre.

Written by John Patrick Shanley, this play asks the question: "What do you do when you're not sure?" When an unconscionable accusation is leveled against the beloved priest Father Flynn, Sister Aloysius realizes that the only way to get justice is to create it herself. The show is directed by Jon Liebetrau, assistant professor of theatre.

Two student casts will perform the show. Students performing on Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 28 and 29 at 2p.m. include: Maddison Black as Sister Aloysius, Brianna Rowland as Mrs. Muller, Sarah Weynand as Sister James and Kris Tjornhom as Father Flynn.

Students performing on Sept. 26 and 28 at 8 p.m. include: Melissa Beradelli as Sister Aloysius, Michaela Catapano as Sister James, Mmachi Dimoriaku as Mrs. Muller and Alex Booth as Father Flynn.

General admission is $10, $5 for students and seniors and free for all Wilkes students, faculty and staff with ID. Parking is available at the Henry Student Center along with handicapped accessible options. For more information, please call the box office at 570-408-4540.

About Wilkes University:

Wilkes University is a private, independent, non-sectarian institution of higher education dedicated to academic and intellectual excellence through mentoring in the liberal arts, sciences and professional programs. Founded in 1933, the university is on a mission to create one of the nation's finest small universities, offering all of the programs, activities and opportunities of a large university in the intimate, caring and mentoring environment of a small college, open to all who show promise. The Economist named Wilkes 25th in the nation for the value of its education for graduates. In addition to 47 majors, Wilkes offers 25 master's degree programs and five doctoral/terminal degree programs, including the doctor of philosophy in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, doctor of education, doctor of pharmacy, and master of fine arts in creative writing. Learn more at www.wilkes.edu.

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Performing in the Wilkes University Theatre production of Doubt are, pictured from left, Maddison Black as Sister Aloysius, Sarah Weynand as Sister James and Kris Tjornhom as Father Flynn.