Studio 58 presents INNOCENCE LOST (a play about Steven Truscott) by Beverley Cooper

"It was the kind of thing that happened in other places,
in big cities.
It was the end of our childhood, the death of our innocence.
From that moment on -- everything changed."
-- Sarah, a character in the play Innocence Lost

Vancouver, BC..... Studio 58, the nationally renowned professional theatre training program at Langara College, proudly presents the Western Canadian Premiere of Innocence Lost, a play about Steven Truscott by Studio 58 alumna Beverley Cooper. In the summer of 1959, a small town in rural Ontario was stunned by a crime that changed the community forever and sent shockwaves around the world. A 12-year-old girl named Lynne Harper was found raped and strangled to death. Days later, 14-year-old Steven Truscott was charged with her murder. After a two-week trial by jury, the boy was found guilty and sentenced to hang, making him the youngest person to sit on Canada's death row. With honesty and heart this play challenges us to consider the standards of justice in our country, not only 50 years ago, but also today. Innocence Lost was a finalist for the 2009 Governor General's Award for Fiction.

"One of the most compelling and riveting stories I have ever come across ~ to stage this play is both exhilarating and terrifying."
- Sarah Rodgers, Director

Sarah Rodgers (The 13th Chair, Ash Girl) returns to Studio 58 to direct this important Canadian play. Joining her are some of the finest designers working in theatre today, including scenographer David Roberts (Attempts on Her Life, Eternal Hydra, Terminus), costume designer Mara Gottler (The Government Inspector, The Romeo Initiative, Dracula), lighting designer John Webber (Richard III, San Diego, Comedy, Satire, Irony and Deeper Meaning) and composer Alison Jenkins (The Winter's Tale, The Merchant of Venice).

March 20 -- April 6, 2014

Previews & FREE Student Nights March 20 & 21; Opens March 22
At Studio 58, Langara College, 100 West 49th Avenue

Directed by Sarah Rodgers
Scenography by David Roberts
Costume Design by Mara Gottler
Lighting Design by John Webber
Composer Alison Jenkins

Shows -- 8:00 pm Tues - Sat; Matinees 3:00 pm Sat & Sun, except March 22; NO SHOWS Mondays
DON'T MISS!! TALKBACK TUESDAY! $10 STUDENT RUSH SEATS

Single tickets $24.75/20.75/19.75; previews, matinees & Groups 10+ $14.25.