LOLEK

Jeremy Stanbary

April 25 – May 25, 2025

Directed by Jeremy Stanbary and Stephen O’Toole

PLEASE NOTE: Our originally scheduled world premiere production of Joan of Arc has been postponed to next season.

ABOUT “LOLEK”

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 landmark 3-person play, LOLEK, replacing the originally scheduled world premiere of his newest play, Joan of Arc, which has been postponed to next season.

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 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 the 2020 virtual performance of LOLEK)

Runtime & Talkbacks: This is a one-act play and runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. Every performance will feature a 20-30 minute post-show talk back with the actors and director/playwright, starting approximately 10 minutes after the show. Concession sales will remain open for the sake of the talkback.

Minimum Age & Recommended Age: Please note that we have a strict 4-year-old minimum age requirement for all regular season productions. Recommended age for LOLEK is 10 & up.

Childcare Option: 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.

Pay-As-You’re-Able: 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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