Heller Theatre presents the second show of the 2009-2010 Season, “The Exonerated” by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen. Performances are October 23-23, 29-31 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 pm. There will be talk-back sessions with the cast following the Friday evening performances. This will be the first production performed in the new theatre located in Henthorne Park, 4825 S. Quaker.

“Exonerated” tells the true stories of six former Death Row prisoners who were released from prison after their convictions were reversed. This drama examines their false accusations, wrongful convictions, and eventual exoneration. The cast includes Darrell Christopher, Liz Masters, Stephen Brown, Shrae Johnson, Ron Friedberg, Craig Walter, BJ Johnson, Susan Dergoul, W. Bryan Thompson, Michael Remington, and Kathern Shaine. George Romero directs and the production is stage managed by Melissa Childs.