Edison
Community College
“Dark
Flower” to debut at Edison
A
new
play loosely based on murders that took place in Troy will make its
debut at
Edison Community College’s Robinson Theater on Monday, Oct. 15.
“Dark
Flower,” written by professor Cathy Essinger, was originally published
in 2010
as part of a collection entitled “What I Know of Innocence.” Although
the
featured murder in the play is fictional, Essinger has stated that she
drew
upon a conversation between two young mothers who were discussing a
particular
murder.
“When
I moved to Troy 37 years ago, people were still talking about a murder
that
occurred on Sayers Road many years earlier,” said Essinger. This became
the key
to the unfolding of the narrative in that it was not a newspaper
account or
police report, but something very personal. The voices of the community
members
were keeping the story alive as they remembered the victim.
The
play will have two performances on Oct. 15, at noon and again at 7 p.m.
Members
of Mystic Winds, a local ensemble will present a musical prelude, and
the
performance will be directed by Dr. Vivian Blevins.
Following
the 7 p.m. performance, Joseph Mahan, retired Miami County Sheriff’s
Department
Chief Deputy and current Commander of the Edison Basic Peace Officers
Academy,
will respond to audience questions about murder investigations.
Essinger will
also be on hand to answer questions about the creative process.
Performances
are open to the public, and admission is free. The play has
descriptions of
violent acts and is not suitable for young children. Persons bringing
large
groups should reserve seats by e-mailing vblevins@edisonohio.edu.
From
concerts and movies to championship athletics and nationally recognized
speakers, Edison Community College works diligently to bring
entertaining and
enlightening events to campus. For more information on what’s coming to
campus,
visit www.edisonohio.edu.
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