Spring 2025 at St. John Theatre

St. John Theatre’s spring 2025 production of Beth Henley’s Crimes of the Heart brought audiences to Hazelhurst, Mississippi, in 1974 for a heartfelt and hilarious journey with the Magrath sisters. The show ran March 14–16 and was directed by Danielle Ordoyne.

Set on Lenny’s birthday, the story follows the sisters as they navigate family turmoil, including a patriarch in the hospital, a Hollywood-returned Meg, and Babe’s arrest for shooting her husband Zachary. Amid the chaos, love, loyalty, and humor shine through, creating a performance that was both touching and laugh-out-loud funny.

The production featured a talented cast:

Lenny Magrath – Cindy Grosse
Meg Magrath – Sarah Hunt
Babe Magrath – Lauren Michel
Chick Boyle – Jenna Toups
Barnette Lloyd / Doc Porter – Taye Drake

Lead by:
Director: Danielle Ordoyne
Stage Manager: Brody LeBlanc
Lights/Sound: Blake Selman
Set Design: Sterling Snowdy, Danielle Ordoyne
Carpenter: Mike Brooks, Tyce Wombles

Audiences were captivated by the blend of wit, grief, and heart, leaving the theatre with smiles, laughs, and plenty to reflect on about family and resilience.

Stay tuned for more upcoming productions at St. John Theatre — there’s always something exciting on stage!