Join us for a Goodman Theater Performance + Book Chat *On-the-Road* at the Albert Theater in Chicago's Loop on Sunday, October 6th, from 2-5 pm!

This adventure features Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence + Robert E. Lee, but PRE-READING IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT…

Local Chicago theater lovers can enjoy a three-time Tony Award-winning masterwork and “cultural landmark that only seems to grow with relevance” (Los Angeles Times) and opt meet up at intermission to discuss the show and book (in addition to an additional *optional* discussion before the show or after the show too).

PLEASE RSVP IN THE DROPDOWN MENU ABOVE, WHERE YOU CAN OPT TO PURCHASE A PHYSICAL COPY OF THE BOOK (OR PURCHASE AN AUDIOBOOK COPY SEPARATELY BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW), THEN PURCHASE YOUR MATINEE TICKETS FOR 10/6 (USING COUPON CODE  SCOPES FOR 25% OFF SELECT SEATS) AT WWW.GOODMANTHEATRE.COM/TICKETS!

ENTER THEATER10 FOR 10% OFF YOUR BOOK TOO!

NOTE: We will send you an email with our seat location and meet-up spot (along with any other important details) after we receive your RSVP.

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: Science and religion go head-to-head in this iconic courtroom showdown. A small-town educator’s trial for teaching the theory of evolution becomes a battle royal of wits, wisdom and will for two of the country’s most powerful lawyers. In a bold retelling for today, Goodman Resident Artistic Associate Henry Godinez directs an all-new production of one of the greatest dramas of the 20th century, based on the real-life Scopes “Monkey” Trial of 1925—an “explosive episode in American culture” (New York Times).

BOOK SYNOPSIS

A classic work of American theatre, based on the Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925, which pitted Clarence Darrow against William Jennings Bryan in defense of a schoolteacher accused of teaching the theory of evolution...

The accused was a slight, frightened man who had deliberately broken the law. His trial was a Roman circus. The chief gladiators were two great legal giants of the century. Like two bull elephants locked in mortal combat, they bellowed and roared imprecations and abuse. The spectators sat uneasily in the sweltering heat with murder in their hearts, barely able to restrain themselves. At stake was the freedom of every American. One of the most moving and meaningful plays of our generation.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Grown-Ups

OUR BOOKS ARE LISTED BY AGE GROUP to indicate that the content is engaging and appropriate for those selected ages. PLEASE NOTE: They may not be the appropriate reading level for every individual at those ages or may extend beyond the brackets.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Publish Date: February 01, 2007

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 5.16 X 8.05 X 0.31 inches | 0.26 pounds

Language: English

Type: Paperback

Condition: NEW