Tireswing Theatre: The Soul Cages

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Tireswing Theatre 2003-2004

THE SOUL CAGES
ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY TAMI HENRY FROM THE TALE BY THOMAS CROFTON CROKER
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.

March 19 through April 25, 2004 Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $15 general admission $10 for students and children under 12 Call 312-744-LOOP (5667) For booking school groups, please call Andrew Lines at 312-961-5827	The Loop Theatre is located at 8 E. Randolph Street, in downtown Chicago. See information on other Loop Theatre shows.



	“(Director Tami) Henry’s able direction keeps the production lively and fluid…” “…the fisherman and his wife (MacArthur Stein and Susan Shimer) are well-drawn characters with a sweet, believable relationship.” Kim Wilson Chicago Reader April 2, 2004
“Tireswing Theatre deserves much credit for looking beyond the well-worn stories of Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm to bring a whimsical Irish folk tale to the stage.” “Tami Zimmerman Henry, adaptor and director, draws some amusing parallels between life and prejudices in the fisherman’s hut on the rocky shore and in the palace of the deep.” Sara Burrows Pioneer Press March 25, 2004

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