'To Kill a Mockingbird' Author Comes to Life on the Lionheart Stage

It’s a big month for fans of Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Harper Lee, who just turned 87 on Sunday.

In addition to the play “To Kill a Mockingbird” running at Lionheart Theatre Co., Lee fans can also see a two-woman play depicting Lee opening this Thursday (May 2) for a two-performance engagement at Lionheart.

Lionheart is offering a twofer special: Patrons who purchase a ticket see “To Kill a Mockingbird” can get a free ticket to “Thus Spoke the Mockingbird.”

“Thus Spoke the Mockingbird” introduces audiences to Lee and her inspirations and intentions for “To Kill a Mockingbird.” The play also discusses Lee’s life-long relationship with Truman Capote and seeks to provide the insight to why Lee wrote only one novel in her life. Lee,  still living in Alabama, as not spoken publically about Mockingbird for decades.

Both plays are products of local playwright and direct Joanie McElroy. McElroy is directing “To Kill a Mockingbird’ and is the author of “Thus Spoke the Mockingbird.” McElroy spoke to Norcross Patch about the plays.

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See also:

• Lionheart Theatre Spotlight: Alexis Seith as 'Scout'
• 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Opens at Lionheart This Weekend
• Photo Gallery: Production Company Films "A Friggin' Christmas Miracle" in Norcross

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