In its 130th year, the Parnassian Society puts on a production of Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour, a play about two women who run a school for girls which highlights the real-life consequences of a lie told by a disgruntled student.

 

After the malicious child starts a rumor about the two women, it soon turns to scandal. As the young girl comes to understand the power she wields, she sticks by her story, which precipitates tragedy for both women…

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Content Warning: This show contains sensitive material related to suicide. Please proceed with caution and be aware that the performance may be triggering for some individuals. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on 988.