Against the backdrop of the Great Depression, two friends struggling to make a living as migrant workers dream of owning their own ranch. George is a shrewd, fast-talking man of the road; Lennie is built like an ox, but has the mind of a child. When the boss’ wife is found dead, the blame falls on Lennie, and a friendship is tested to its limits.

• Why go? To see a dream cast with the skills and courage to connect you to the flipside of the American dream
• Who you should bring? Lovers of great literature (and those who missed the book’s power by just reading the Cliff notes)