NGU Theatre to Present ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ at Billingsley Theatre
Posted on: February 16, 2026
Photo by Aviya Baluch
Tigerville, SC—North Greenville University (NGU) Theatre will present ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ beginning Thursday, February 19.
Inspired by the true events of the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie Scotland in 1988, the production is a fictional drama set seven years after the bombing.
The story follows Madeleine Livingstone, played by Sadie Beaumont, as a grieving American mother searches for her son’s remains. She is accompanied by her husband, Bill, played by Alex Raines, who can’t understand why Madeleine hasn’t moved on from their son’s death.
In her journey, Madeleine encounters the women of Lockerbie who are led by local Olive Allison, played by Isabelle Western. The women work to process their own grief and to help Madeleine and Bill come to a place of peace and reconciliation.
The other Lockerbie women are played by Rachel Forester, Corrie Owen, Grace Turner, Meg Ross, Eliana Kelly, and Kara Sicko. The American bureaucrat George Jones, played by Zachary Geerholt, is tasked with disposing of the Pan Am remains, but finds in the women of Lockerbie a force of compassion that is too powerful to deny.
“The play is told in a lyrical, Greek tragedy-inspired style, and is a poignant exploration of grief, healing, and the resilience of the human spirit. It’s been such a powerful story to explore, and we’ve taken great care in rehearsals to make sure that everyone is working from a healthy place and not allowing the heaviness of the story to overwhelm the actors,” said Amy Dunlap, associate dean of the School of the Arts at NGU and director of ‘The Women of Lockerbie.’ “I’ve taken a very movement-heavy approach to the work, and everyone is responding very well-exploring character and finding meaning through physical movement and form.”
While this play encompasses heavy themes, Dunlap praises her cast for the work they are doing.
“I think this story, and the work the actors are doing, is incredibly important. I hope our NGU community will come out to support them and get a glimpse of how art can address difficult and painful topics in a redemptive and transformative way,” said Dunlap.
Sadie Beaumont, who is a part of this show for her senior project, is eager to portray Madeline, as this character is different from others she’s played in the past.
“I’m so excited to really stretch myself as an actor and to grow my emotional range with this performance. I also cannot wait for the audience to see the show, because I think it is a story that has not been told enough,” said Beaumont. “The bombing affected so many lives, so many families, and I’m honored to get to be a part of telling at least a part of their stories. I think the audience will be able to take away a beautiful message from this tragedy as well – that evil will not triumph.”
In addition to the cast, the crew for this production include Dylan Thompson (assistant director), Anna Faith Major (stage manager), Cara Neil (assistant stage manager), Dr. Bess Park (set and lighting design), Kennedy Roberts (costume design), Ryleigh Ann Guyton and Corrie Owen (hair and makeup design), David Vierow (technical director), and Emma Walton (lobby design).
The show will run 7:30 p.m. nightly February 19-21 and February 26-28.
NGU students are allowed one free ticket, which can be picked up at the School of Theatre box office starting the Monday before that weekend’s performances. Faculty and Staff can pick up two free tickets at the box office at any time.
Tickets can be purchased on the website or at the box office. The cost is $15 for adults, or $20 for premium reserved seating, and $8 for students.
