Inherit the Wind is a gripping courtroom drama that explores the clash between science and religion, set against the backdrop of a small town in 1920s America. Inspired by the famous Scopes “Monkey” Trial, the play follows the heated legal battle between a teacher accused of teaching Darwin’s theory of evolution and a community entrenched in biblical beliefs. As two powerful legal giants face off, the trial becomes a profound examination of free thought, intellectual freedom, and societal change. Provocative and timeless, Inherit the Wind remains a poignant reflection on the enduring conflict between progress and tradition.

By kind permission of Music Theatre International and Josef Weinberger.

COURSE:  Acting
PLAYWRIGHT:  Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee
DIRECTOR:  Edward Applewhite
RUNNING TIME:  2 hours, 20 minutes (including interval)
AGE GUIDANCE:  N/A
STROBE/HAZE:  Yes
SEATING:  Unreserved