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 Shattered Globe Theatre presents
JUDGMENT AT NUREMBURG by Abby Mann August 21 - October 12, 2003 Adapted from Abby Mann's 1961 Oscar-winning film, Judgment at Nuremberg dramatizes the war crime trials of Germany's highest judges at Nuremberg in 1948. Instead of assigning culpability to Hitler and his henchman, these trials asked whether or not the entire German people were responsible for allowing unspeakable crimes to be committed without protest. Due to overwhelming demand, Shattered Globe presents a revival of this magnificent production, which the Chicago Tribune hails as "nothing short of astonishing!" Tickets $22 (Thursdays and Fridays), $25 (Saturdays and Sundays) more information at http://www.shatteredglobe.org/ |
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 LID Productions presents
KAPOOT Created by Dan Griffiths, Stephen Chipps, and Jim Williams This fantastical comedy has been delighting audiences from coast to coast since its Chicago premiere in 1998. Fusing traditional clown with performance art, KAPOOT celebrates the extremes and absurdities of life while creating a hilarious and often touching form of modern satire. The Chicago Sun-Times raves: "Each movement and gesture beckons us into an intriguing alternate reality." Tickets $15 general admission, $10 for seniors and students with valid ID more information at http://www.kapoot.org/ |
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 Hermit Theatre presents
THE LOCKS by Idris Goodwin November 21 - December 21, 2003 Hermit Theatre presents The Locks, a sly comedy by Idris Goodwin about sibling rivalry. Ever since they were kids, Odin and Venus Lock have been fierce competitors. From school, to sports, to careers, the two are always looking to top each other. When Odin meets the woman of his dreams and decides that it's time to settle down, Venus sets out to do the same, merely for the sake of besting her older brother. This sparks a contest that slowly escalates to absurd heights as the Locks attempt to sabotage each other's relationships, while trying to lead their own partners to the altar. Playwright Goodwin and director Brun's previous collaboration, Idle Threats, which premiered at the Chicago Cultural Center last winter, was praised for " ...rich characterization, crisp dialogue, and inspired plotting" by the Windy City Times. Tickets $15 General Admission more information at hermitentertainment@hotmail.com |
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Road Theatre Project presents
TEA by Velina Hasu Houston January 14 - February 29, 2004 Four women come together to clean the house of a woman whose tragic suicide upsets the balance of life in their small Japanese immigrant community in the middle of the Kansas heartland. The dead woman's spirit returns as a ghostly ringmaster to force the women to come to terms with the disquieting tension of their lives. Silk Road Theatre Project returns to Loop theater district after their critically acclaimed production of Precious Stones, which Hedy Weiss of the Chicago Sun-Times praised for it's "impressive intelligence and style," and Venus Zarris of Gay Chicago described as "an incredibly serious and intense play that engages the audience on several levels." Tickets $20 general admission, $18 for students and seniors with valid ID more information at http://www.srtp.org/ |
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 Tireswing Theatre presents
THE SOUL CAGES An Irish Folk Tale Adapted by Tami Zimmerman Henry For many generations the Doherty family has had an unusual friendship with those who live in the sea - namely, the Merrow (Merfolk). The Soul Cages follows the story of Jack Doherty as he befriends a merrow named Coomara and finds their friendship at odds when he decides to free the souls of drowned sailors. This enchanting production of an Irish classic will inspire audiences of all ages with its intelligent humor and understated elegance. Tickets $15 general admission, $10 for students and children under 12 |
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