Theatrical Outfit brings to the stage Romulus Linney's powerful adaptation of "A Lesson Before Dying," based on the best-selling novel by Ernest J. Gaines, October 29 through November 23, 2008. When a young black man in 1940s rural Louisiana is falsely convicted of murder and sentenced to the electric chair, both he and his community must wrestle with the crimes of the times--blatant injustice and racism--and embrace the power of personal dignity and integrity. Weds. - Sats. at 7:30 pm; Suns. 2:30 pm; Sat. matinees on Nov. 8 & 22 at 2:30 pm. $30. Group discounts and $10 day-of-show student tickets available; $10 Seniors matinee on Wed., Nov. 12 at 2:30 pm; Student matinees on Thurs., Oct. 30, Wed., Nov. 5 & 19 at 11 am; American Signed Language matinee on Sun., Nov. 9 at 2:30 pm; Girls' Night Out Dinner Theater on Thurs., Nov. 13 at 5:00 pm at Ted's Montana Grill; call 678.528.1497; Talkback with cast following performance on Fri., Nov. 14. Recommended for age 16 and above. For tickets and more information, call the Box Office at 678.528.1500. Box Office open Tues. - Fri. 12-6 pm and prior to performances. www.theatricaloutfit.org

Theatrical Outfit, the Balzer Theater at Herren's
84 Luckie Street
Atlanta, GA 30303