Caucasian Chalk Circle (2011)
by Bertolt Brecht | directed by Jonathan Berry
Caucausian Chalk Circle ran at the Viaduct Theatre March 12- April 3, 2011.
Synopsis: The Caucasian Chalk Circle takes place amidst a city burning in the ravages of civil war, where an innocent girl sacrifices everything to protect a seemingly abandoned child. Once peace and order are restored, the child’s biological mother returns to claim him. The fate of all three rests upon the ancient tradition of the chalk circle. Chock-full of vivid characters and with raucous, unforgettable live music, one of master storyteller Bertolt Brecht’s greatest plays comes to life in an exciting new translation by award-winning playwright Alistair Beaton.
by Bertolt Brecht | directed by Jonathan Berry
Caucausian Chalk Circle ran at the Viaduct Theatre March 12- April 3, 2011.
Synopsis: The Caucasian Chalk Circle takes place amidst a city burning in the ravages of civil war, where an innocent girl sacrifices everything to protect a seemingly abandoned child. Once peace and order are restored, the child’s biological mother returns to claim him. The fate of all three rests upon the ancient tradition of the chalk circle. Chock-full of vivid characters and with raucous, unforgettable live music, one of master storyteller Bertolt Brecht’s greatest plays comes to life in an exciting new translation by award-winning playwright Alistair Beaton.
Cast:
Joe Bette, Sean Bolger, Chance Bone, Billy Fenderson, Yosh Hayashi, Jeremy Kahn, Pat King, Stephen Loch, Mallory Nees, Kristen Secrist, Rachel Slavick and Mira Vasiljevic | Artistic Team:
Director: Jonathan Berry Scenic Designer: Chelsea Warren Lighting Designer: Heather Gilbert Costume Designer: Melanie Berner Properties Designer: Katherine Greenleaf Puppet Designer: Megan Hovany Stage Manager: Ari Clouse Assistant Director: Alli Urbanik |
Beautiful City (2010)
by George F. Walker | directed by Rob Chambers
Beautiful City ran at the DCA Storefront Theater March 5- April 4, 2010.
Synopsis: "This is the future" begins this darkly comic fable about architects, urban developers, crime families, law enforcement, and even a witch, all fighting for the soul and vision of a city. Set in an urban landscape ripe for redevelopment, the parable blends off-kilter characters, fast-paced storytelling, and stinging social satire in a tale of greed, corruption, and civic responsibility.
by George F. Walker | directed by Rob Chambers
Beautiful City ran at the DCA Storefront Theater March 5- April 4, 2010.
Synopsis: "This is the future" begins this darkly comic fable about architects, urban developers, crime families, law enforcement, and even a witch, all fighting for the soul and vision of a city. Set in an urban landscape ripe for redevelopment, the parable blends off-kilter characters, fast-paced storytelling, and stinging social satire in a tale of greed, corruption, and civic responsibility.
Cast:
Yosh Hayashi, Kristen Secrist, Megan Kohl, Kurt Brocker, Jeremy Kahn, Stephen Loch, C. Sean Piereman, Rachel Slavick, and Mira Vasiljevic | Artistic Team:
Director: Rob Chambers Scenic Designer: Marianna Csaszar Lighting Designer: Brandon Wardell Costume Designer: Laura B. Kollar Sound Designer: Brett Masteller Stage Managers: Christina Pretsch and Chris Chapin Dialect Coach: Eva Breneman Dramaturg: Zev Valancy Producer: Danica Ivancevic |
The Arab-Israeli Cookbook (2009)
by Robin Soans | directed by Rob Chambers
The Arab-Israeli Cookbook ran at the Chicago DCA Storefront Theater from March 7- April 5, 2009
Synopsis: Arab and Israeli voices come together in the stories of ordinary people living in a rich yet divided world in Israel and the West Bank. Based on real-life interviews, this deeply human play weaves the stories and recipes of more than forty characters who reveal common culture and experiences amidst the daily conflict. In restaurants, shops, cafes, and homes, everyone has a story to tell and a recipe to cook.
by Robin Soans | directed by Rob Chambers
The Arab-Israeli Cookbook ran at the Chicago DCA Storefront Theater from March 7- April 5, 2009
Synopsis: Arab and Israeli voices come together in the stories of ordinary people living in a rich yet divided world in Israel and the West Bank. Based on real-life interviews, this deeply human play weaves the stories and recipes of more than forty characters who reveal common culture and experiences amidst the daily conflict. In restaurants, shops, cafes, and homes, everyone has a story to tell and a recipe to cook.
Cast:
Walter Brody, Maggie Cain, Susaan Jamshidi, Stephen Loch, Julian Martinez, Mark Richard , Frank Sawa, and Rachel Slavick | Artistic Team:
Director: Rob Chambers Scenic Designer: Marianna Csaszar Lighting Designer: Brandon Wardell Costume Designer: Laura B. Kollar Sound Designer: Brett Masteller Stage Managers: Christina Pretsch & Chris Chapin Dialect Coach: Eva Breneman Dramaturg: Zev Valancy Producer: Danica Ivancevic |
The Prisoner's Dilemma (2008)
by David Edgar | directed by Rob Chambers
The Prisoner's Dilemma ran at the Raven Theatre's West Stage May 29- June 22, 2008.
Synopsis: Two sides battle for the fate of a country in this epic drama about peace, war and negotiation. A bloody conflict on Europe's eastern border is escalating at an alarming rate, while every urgent effort is made to resolve ethnic and religious differences and to end the conflict. Edgar provides a rare window into the processes of mapping out a delicate peace as the play moves between the drama of the negotiating table and the theater of war.
Cast: Jason Adams, Jeff Buelterman, Yosh Hayashi, Danica Ivancevic, Nicky Korba, Julian Martinez, Paul Myers, Ike Nierman, Kevin Marshall Pinkney, Kristen Secrist, Joe Sherman, Sean Sinitiski, Rachel Slavick, Mira Vasiljevic, and Jeremy Young
by David Edgar | directed by Rob Chambers
The Prisoner's Dilemma ran at the Raven Theatre's West Stage May 29- June 22, 2008.
Synopsis: Two sides battle for the fate of a country in this epic drama about peace, war and negotiation. A bloody conflict on Europe's eastern border is escalating at an alarming rate, while every urgent effort is made to resolve ethnic and religious differences and to end the conflict. Edgar provides a rare window into the processes of mapping out a delicate peace as the play moves between the drama of the negotiating table and the theater of war.
Cast: Jason Adams, Jeff Buelterman, Yosh Hayashi, Danica Ivancevic, Nicky Korba, Julian Martinez, Paul Myers, Ike Nierman, Kevin Marshall Pinkney, Kristen Secrist, Joe Sherman, Sean Sinitiski, Rachel Slavick, Mira Vasiljevic, and Jeremy Young
