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April 28, 2022 by

And Neither Have I Wings to Fly

By Ann Noble
Directed by Heather Chrisler
Featuring Artistic Associates David Rice and Hayley Rice

January 25 – February 26, 2023

Captioned Performances for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
Saturday 2/11 at 4pm and Friday 2/17 at 8pm 

Running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes with one intermission

In 1950’s Ireland, family means everything. So when Eveline Donnelly abandons her dream of a university education to care for her widowed father, it seems only right and natural. But as she watches her younger sister prepare to leave home, a visit from her mother’s ghost makes Evie begin to ask, “When is it my turn?”

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“A wonderfully accessible and tremendously vibrant drama about love, loss, and family ties, Noble’s play recalls the anguished beauty of Williams’ The Glass Menagerie.’” – Chicago SunTimes

“There are no high-flying theatrics or overwrought scenes, only blissful storytelling that triggers one’s innermost longings, and the hearty Irish folk humor blends effortlessly with the glorious poetry of Noble’s words.” – Chicago NewCity

“A stunning display of fantastic writing, the story of the play winds and trips through a masterfully crafted labyrinth of complicated relationships; it was a breath of fresh air, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.” – LAsplash Magazine

Best Play – NewCity Chicago
After Dark Award for Outstanding Production
Best New Work – American Theatre Critics Association nomination
Nomination Osborn Award, Emerging Playwright – Ann Noble

 

Scenic Design: Angela Weber Miller°, USA
Costume Design: Noel Huntzinger

Dramaturg: Sarah Bowden
Lighting Design: Julie E. Ballard, USA
Sound Design:  Lindsay Jones, USA
Properties Design: Sarah West°*
Intimacy and Fight Choreographer: Courtney Abbott
Vocal & Accent Design: Sammi Grant

Stage Manager: Olivia Sullum
Asst. Stage Manager: Sophie Goddard

 

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First Folio is a fully vaccinated workplace, and all employees will be masked, except for the actors while they are performing. To ensure our patrons’ heath and security, as well as the safety of our performers and staff, First Folio has implemented the following policy: Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (2 shot of Moderna/Pfizer/Novavax or 1 shot of J&J) is required to attend any performance. There will be no exceptions allowed to this policy.

Masks are required at all times for patrons and visitors, regardless of any change in governmental mask mandates.

FEATURING: Andrew Behling, Adrienne Cury, Michael Dias, David Gordon-Johnson, Jennifer Mohr, David Rice, and Hayley Rice

 

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Announcing the Retirement of Founding Executive Director David Rice & Ceasing Operations in 2023

Over two-and-a-half decades we have mounted over 80 productions, produced 14 world premieres, and 6 commissions. We have had more shows directed by women in the past 25 years than almost any other Equity theater in the Chicago area. We also led the way in opportunities for women designers, resulting in multiple Jeff Nominations and Awards for the many women who have worked here. Thank you all for your steadfast support through all these years. We will miss you!

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