Book, Music, & Lyrics by Stephen Golginoff

Performed at Milwaukee Gay Arts Center

September 17 - October 2, 2010

Directed by Mark E. Schuster

A musical thriller that recounts the chilling true story of the legendary duo who committed one of the most infamous and heinous crimes of the twentieth century. Focusing on their obsessive relationship and utilizing Leopold's 1958 parole hearing as a framework, THRILL ME reveals the series of events in 1924 Chicago that led about-to-be law students Leopold and Loeb to be forever remembered as "the thrill killers." Nathan Leopold was passionate about Richard Loeb, who was passionate about crime and excitement. They created a secret agreement to satisfy each other's needs. Soon Richard convinced Nathan that they embodied Nietzsche's idea of the "Superman" and were above society. Then he drew him into his plan to lure a young boy to his death just to prove they could get away with it. But soon their perfect crime unraveled due to a careless mistake. Or was it so careless?

CAST

Nathan Leopold - Matthew Walton

Richard Loeb - Marty McNamee

Parole Voice #1 - Jonathan West

Parole Voice #2 - Joel Kopischke

Radio Announcer - John Cramer

PRODUCTION STAFF

Scenic Design - Mark E. Schuster

Music Director & Accompanist - Donna Kummer

Gallery Exhibit - David Carter

Costume Designer - Sharon Sohner

Lighting Designer - Kevin Czarnota

Sound Designer - Dan Harmon

REVIEWS & PRESS

Thrill Me: The Debut of Theatrical Tendencies

- Russ Bickerstaff, Curtains/Shepherd Express, August 16, 2010

"Thrill Me": Theatrical Tendencies makes a strong debut

-Jeff Grygny, Milwaukee Examiner, September 19, 2010

Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story Opens at MGAC

- Quest Magazine, Volume 17: Issue 13