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Inquests and Investigations

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Lifeline

Whose Body? dramaturg Patrick Runfeldt investigates the process of detectives and coroners in turn-of-the-century London. ‘The office of coroner is of so great antiquity, that its commencement is not known. By some it is said to be coeval with that of sheriff…’– Coroner’s Act of 1887 The coroner’s inquest exists to determine the circumstances surrounding […]

An Interview with Jess Hutchinson & Katie McLean Hainsworth

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Lifeline

In advance of the opening of Whose Body?, dramaturg Patrick Runfeldt sat down with director Jess Hutchinson and actor/ensemble member Katie McLean Hainsworth to ask them a few questions about the story, process, and more! (Editor’s note: The following transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.) Patrick Runfeldt: We’re gonna kick this off with fun, Katie. So this is the conversation that […]