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October 29, 2014 by

The Gravedigger ‡

by Joseph Zettelmaier
Directed by Alison C. Vesely

Previews October 1, 2, 3
October 4 – November 2

A Tale of Frankenstein’s Monster

“This is a monster show with heart and soul to spare.” ★★★½ –Chicago Tribune

“Haunting and beautiful!” – The Buzz

“Chilling and suspense filled!” – ChicagoCritic.com

★★★½ – Chicago Stage Standard

The Story

In one of Bavaria’s forgotten cemeteries, a lone gravedigger finds a hideously scarred man hiding in a fresh grave. Thus begins a harrowing journey as the men discover their shared past with its gruesome and deadly secrets.

Critics praise Zettelmaier for his “lived-in dialogue” (Chicago Tribune) which is “so natural, you forget it’s scripted” (Daily Herald), and the “tension-infused spirit” of his plays (Sun-Times News Group).

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The 2021-22 Season was sponsored by Susan & Alan Becker and Daniel Nowaczynski & Nancy Ziegler.

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