June 10, 2018 by

Chapatti

by Christian O’Reilly
A fully staged theatrical reading^†
Directed by Eva Breneman

A special fundraising performance.
Featuring Jill Shellabarger* and Jim McCance*

Lighting Design: Ricky Harbecke
Stage Manager: Jenniffer Thusing*

Feb. 4, 5, 11, 12 at 8PM

All tickets $30 each

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Romance is a distant memory for two lonely animal-lovers living in Dublin. When forlorn Dan and his dog Chapatti cross paths with the amiable Betty and her nineteen cats, an unexpected spark begins a warm and gentle story about two people re-discovering the importance of human companionship.

Come enjoy this staged reading of one of the scripts First Folio is considering producing in future seasons!

*Denotes a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage managers.

†A fully staged theatrical reading involves the actors using their scripts, but participating in full movement on a stage that has a limited scenic design.

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!