The Grapes of Wrath, an American opera, celebrates the strength, endurance and resilience of the American farm family. Set during the Great Depression, the story focuses on the Joads, a family of poor tenant farmers who are driven from their Oklahoma home by drought, economic hardship, agricultural industry changes and bank foreclosures forcing tenant farmers out of work. Finding themselves in a hopeless situation, the Joads set out for California, seeking jobs, land, dignity and a future. The opera is written by Ricky Ian Gordon based on the Steinbeck story. Starring Julie Miller as Ma Joad, Cairan Ryan as Tom Joad, Ricardo Rivera as Uncle John, Jessica Jacobs as Rosasharn and Neal Woodruff as Casey. Historical photo display from the 1930s and 40s will also celebrate the history of farm families from Iroquois and Kankakee County before the show. Tickets available at the door as well.