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October 29, 2013 by

The Rainmaker ‡

by N. Richard Nash
Directed by Alison C. Vesely
Featuring Hayley Rice, Aaron Christensen, Joseph Wycoff, Matthew Keffer, David Rice, René Ruelas, and Alex Weisman

Previews July 31, August 1, 2
Runs August 3 ~ Sept. 1

DUE TO MANSION RENOVATIONS, THIS PRODUCTION WILL BE PERFORMED ON OUR OUTDOOR STAGE

When your soul and your land are both dying of thirst, how far will you go to believe in a miracle?

“Under the pitch-perfect direction of Alison Vesely, The Rainmaker is a triumphant depiction of unexpected joy blooming in the darkest days of the Great Depression.” – Sun-Times News Group

“As refreshing as a summer thunderstorm…overflows with wry wit and unabashed optimism.” ★★★½ – Chicago Tribune

“Flawless…a pleasure from first moment to last.” ★★★★ – Chicagoland Theater Reviews

“Masterful and heartfelt!” Highly Recommended – ChicagoCritic.com

“A surprisingly heartfelt story of self-discovery and self-affirmation.” –Newcity Stage

The Story

When a charming confidence man named Starbuck comes to a drought stricken Western town, he sets a family’s world on end, romancing their spinster daughter and promising to change everything.


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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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