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Dead Man Walking at Avila

Good actors are used to doing homework in preparation for a role. Prior to Avila University Theatre Department's production of Dead Man Walking, KCUR's Steve Walker talked with members of the student cast who prepared by visiting Lansing penitentiary. By Steve Walker

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Kansas City, MO – The Avila University Theatre Department presents "Dead Man Walking," a stage adaptation by Tim Robbins of his award-winning 1995 film, to the Goppert Theatre, March 1-4.

Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking, the nonfiction anti-death penalty book on which the film and play were based, will appear at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at Avila University as part of the Harry Truman Lecture Series and participate in a talkback following the opening night performance. Tickets are free, but a reservation is required.

Reservations can be requested by sending e-mail to jeremy.lillig@avila.edu. Tickets to the play cost $10 and also can be reserved by going to www.avila.edu/theatre/tickets.asp. For more information call (816) 501-3753.

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