John Heimbuch
Writer, Actor, Director

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PLAYS

The Lives of the Most Notorious Highwaymen

 ...including especially the Marvellous Crimes and Machinations of
Mssrs. Jonathan Wild & Jack Fowler, with Specific Attention
given to the Tyburn Gallows and that Horrendous Fate
which Befalls all Well-Known Thieves

In the summer of 1720, a savvy highwayman, a penniless writer, and a vengeful young lady are united by a botched robbery. Yet when the writer publishes an account of their exploits, they quickly realize the benefits that a dangerous reputation can yield. But as their reputation grows and the stock prices rise, it's only a matter of time before it all comes tumbling down.

CAST
5 men, 1 woman.

RUNTIME
About 100 minutes.

SELECTED REVIEWS
"Smart, funny, and quick on its feet. While it's a great tale of adventure, at the same time it plays with issues of gender, class and identity without being the least heavy-handed."
- Matthew A. Everett, Fringe Blogger


PRODUCTION HISTORY
Walking Shadow Theatre Company (staged reading), Minneapolis MN, 2007
Walking Shadow Theatre Company (MN Fringe Festival), Minneapolis MN, 2004
RECOGNITION/AWARDS
Semi-Finalist, The Lark Playwrights Festival, 2008
LINKS
Walking Shadow Theatre Company show page