Short Review: A Time to Kill

The John Grisham courthouse drama is brought to life by playwright Rupert Holmes. An African American man, distraught at the rape and near death of his 10 year old daughter, shoots the perpetrators. His attorney goes for an insanity plea. Very good performances by most of the cast. Fri 8pm, Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. Through 4/22; $19-$21; Chautauqua Playhouse, 5325 Engle Road, Suite 110 in Carmichael; (916) 489-7529; http://cplayhouse.org.