The Cover of Life

Performances Nov 15-24, 2024
232 S York St, Elmhurst, IL
Directed by: Jayne Furlong

Tood, Weetsie, and Sybill are brides in rural Louisiana, each married to a Cliffert brother and living under their mother-in-law's roof. Their men are off to war and a local news article about these young wives attracts the attention of American magazine magnate Henry Luce. He decides they belong on the cover of Life Magazine and assigns Kate Miller, a war correspondent, to the story. Though she views doing a “women's piece” as a career setback, she accepts her first cover story and embarks on a greater journey than she anticipates. Kate's perspective shifts during her week with the Cliffert women, challenging her urban attitudes and confronting her own vulnerabilities in a male-dominated world. Filled with charm, heartache, and hope, The Cover of Life is a deeply affecting story about the struggle for self-worth.


Mature content warning - this show contains subject matter and loud noises that may be distressing for some audience members. Please see the note below or contact the box office for content details.


This show contains depictions of or discussions around:
Adult language, sexual harassment, domestic violence, abuse, gun violence, suicide, death or/dying, alcoholism, sensuality, and misogyny


This show contains a loud car horn and a gunshot in Act 2.