Criminal Hearts

First produced in 1992 by the Theatre Company of Detroit, the play bears the distinction of having been written by someone who quite possibly doesn´t exist. Jane Martin, author of 10 plays and numerous sketches for the renowned Actor´s Theatre of Louisville, has created the biggest mystery in modern theatre by eschewing photos, interviews, and awards ceremonies, refusing to allow even a brush with the Pulitzer Prize to budge her out of anonymity. If nothing else, as the savvy Bo remarks, “If you don’t exist, you’re gonna save a lot on toilet paper.”

The Prague Playhouse production is directed by veteran actress AMY HUCK and stars MICHELLE HANKS, a regular of the Denver stage who appeared last year in the Prague Playhouse´s Talking With…(also by Jane Martin), and JUWANA JENKINS, whom audiences will recognize from her appearances as a favorite performer in Prague´s top jazz and blues clubs. Prague Playhouse ensemble members JIM HIGH and MICK SWINEY round out the cast, with additional production support by Prague Playhouse Artistic Director BRIAN CASPE.

THE PRAGUE PLAYHOUSE is dedicated to bringing quality English-language theater to Prague. From its first production in 2003, the Playhouse has grown both in size and scope, and now produces 4-5 English language plays per season along with various play readings, workshops and seminars. In its effort to nurture and promote local artists, the Playhouse also offers acting classes twice a week, specializing in the Meisner technique, and organizes interviews with industry professionals on life and work as a professional artist. The Prague Playhouse website serves as a meeting point and information center for Prague’s performing artists, as well as for artists outside the country interested in learning more about what´s happening in Prague.