A world premiere play about Lettie, a formerly incarcerated woman who is re-entering society while staying at “Grace House!”

After serving seven years in prison, Lettie is released and struggles to make a fresh start. Her children, who have been cared for by her half-sister, want little to do with her. Her re-entry job is anything but gentle as she takes on the dark, harsh world of welding. Trying again and again to create a non-criminal life, Lettie is confronted by her past and must make impossible choices to protect her future.

Playwright Boo Killebrew and the cast met with residents and alumni of Grace House, a residential re-entry program of St. Leonard’s Ministries, to deepen their understanding of the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated women when re-entering society and the hope they find.

All proceeds from individual tickets and ticket packages from this special performance will support Grace House.

1:30 p.m. Reception with the women of Grace House

3 p.m. performance, followed by panel discussion featuring the women of Grace House and members of the “LETTIE” production team.

St. Leonard’s Ministries is a 501(c)3 organization. The estimated value of each ticket used is $25. The remainder of the ticket purchase is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

All tickets will be held at will-call and can be picked up between 1:30 pm. and 3 p.m. on April 22. If you have purchased a ticket package, all tickets (except for Resident tickets) will be held under your name. Residents’ tickets will be distributed by St. Leonard’s Ministries prior to the event. Seats will be assigned in the order of purchase, with preference given to Ticket Package purchasers. There are approximately 200 seats in the theater, ensuring excellent views for all.

Please call Sharon at (312) 780-3192 to pay for a ticket package by check.