
Illinois Voices Theatre presents
The Affray: Lincoln's Last Murder Case
Written by Robert Bray and Jared Brown, The Affray tells the story of Lincoln's successful defense of Peachy Quinn Harrison of Springfield.
Jared Brown, who also directs the production, is a former director of the School of Theatre Arts at Illinois Wesleyan University and the author of six books.
Rober Bray is an English professor at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Read more about: Abe Lincoln and the case of Peachy Quinn Harrison
2012 Evergreen Cemetery Discovery Walk
Dates to be announced
302 E. Miller Street, Bloomington, IL
(three blocks east of Gene’s Ice Cream Drive-In
on Main St.)
Characters from area history are also available for combination in customized presentations for special events, including Black History Month, Women's History Month, workers' unions, legal organizations, civic organizations, and others.
The Illinois Voices Theatre is accepting commissions for original productions based on community or organization history.
Illinois Voices Theatre production history and gallery.
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ABOUT ILLINOIS VOICES THEATRE
MISSION
The Illinois Voices Theatre develops new audiences in non-theatrical
settings: courthouses, cemeteries, historical sites, community
centers, libraries, and schools. This theatre enhances a
critical
awareness of historical and cultural issues through its productions,
workshops, and educational support materials.
The Illinois Voice Theatre presents varied and stimulating
touring productions that can be performed in every imaginable space and
attracts a diverse and ever-increasing audience. This theatre
collaborates wilth museums, historical societies, libraries, and
educational institutions.
The Illinois Voices Theatre plays an active role in the
cultural
life of Illinois and promotes Illinois' richly diverse history.

Rhys Lovell and Christine Cummings Discovery Walk 2009.

Torri Allen as the Griotte introduces guests at the 2010 Discovery Walk.
To book or commission an Illinois Voices Theatre production for your school or organization, contact
Judy Brown
Artistic Director, Judy Brown

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