THE JUSTICE THEATER PROJECT CLOSES THE ‘24-’25 SEASON WITH THE ACCLAIMED MUSICAL “VIOLET,” music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Brian Crawley, from June 6-22, 2025—a journey towards a miracle.
The musical Violet explores themes of beauty, self-acceptance, and the impact of physical disfigurement on one’s sense of self. It also delves into themes of faith, healing, and the struggles of navigating a changing society during the Civil Rights Era. Ultimately, Violet examines, while learning to find strength and resilience in the face of adversity and learn to embrace their true selves, despite external pressures and societal expectations. Violet centers around a young woman embarking on a long journey full of hope and dreams of a new beginning. Violet has a large scar on her face due to a childhood accident and it has, literally, scarred her life. Having run out of all medical options, she now pins all her hopes on a miracle cure from a famous TV preacher in Tulsa, Oklahoma. On her journey of self-discovery, she meets two soldiers, Flick and Monty. As they travel on together, Violet learns the true meaning of beauty, love, and what it means to be an outsider. Her miracle cure does not come through, but Violet experiences a form of healing that is infinitely more valuable.