Out of the depths of one of the darkest times in human history rose a spiritual leader whose radiant faith, born of tragedy, would change the course of history.
Season 11 at Open Window Theatre concludes this spring with the return of Artistic Director Jeremy Stanbary’s highly acclaimed 3-person play, LOLEK!
LOLEK brings to life the captivating true story of Karol Wojtyla (later Pope John Paul II) and his heroic resistance to the Nazi Occupation of Poland as a young man during the Second World War. Risking his life to engage in cultural, intellectual, and spiritual resistance, Karol Wojtyla ("Lolek") would emerge as a Witness to Hope for millions, playing a pivotal role in the downfall of the Iron Curtain and the end of the Cold War.
“BRAVO! Beautiful production! Amazing production values, acting, directing, writing, videography, lighting--all superb! You've created a new form.” -Buzz McLaughlin, author of The Playwright’s Process (reaction to 2020 virtual performance of LOLEK)
--RUNTIME & TALKBACKS--
The play runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
Concessions/beer/wine sales will be available before the show and after the show prior to our post-show talkbacks.
An optional 20-30 minute post-show talkback with the cast and playwright/director will be offered following every performance!
--AGE RECOMMENDATION--
We have a strict 4-year-old minimum age requirement for all regular season productions. Suggested age for LOLEK is 10/12 & up. Contact us about specifics regarding some intense depictions and subject matter in the play.
--CAST & CREATIVE TEAM--
Jeremy Stanbary as LOLEK
Sarah Stanbary as HALINA
Jeromy Darling as JULIUSZ/JUREK/NAZI/OTHERS
DIRECTED by Jeremy Stanbary & Stephen O'Toole
STAGE MANAGED by Kendra Kispert & Stephanie Mogren
2025 DESIGNS by Nate Farley, Jeremy Stanbary, MaryBeth Schmid, and Sue Berger
--LOCATION & TICKETS--
Open Window Theatre
5300 S. Robert Trail
Inver Grove Hts, MN 55077
https://openwindowtheatre.org
Tel. 612-615-1515
--PAY-AS-YOU'RE-ABLE & CHILDCARE--
We now offer affordable, on-site childcare for all Saturday matinee (2:00 PM) performances. Childcare slots must be purchased in advance during checkout for Saturday matinee tickets.
All Saturday matinee (2:00 PM) performances are Pay-As-You’re-Able. You can set your own price per ticket ($5 min) during checkout for Saturday matinees.
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