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October 9 - November 15, 2008 |
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the Chicago premiere of
After Ashley
by Gina Gionfriddo
directed by Greg Werstler
Previews: October 9, 10, 11 and 13 at 8:00 PM
Opening Night: October 14th at 7:30 PM
Gina Gionfriddo's After Ashley is a bitingly funny comedy of a young boy thrust unwillingly into the national spotlight. When domestic tragedy strikes the Hammond family, Justin must find a way to grieve despite a continuing flurry of talk shows, books and ill-conceived tributes. The one bright spot is a girl, who could prove to be either a victim groupie or his strongest ally. Ms. Gionfriddo is an award-winning playwright and accomplished television writer. Winner of two Obie Awards in its New York production, After Ashley premiered at the Actors Theatre of Louisville's Human Festival and receives its Chicago Premiere by Stage Left Theatre.
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February 19 - March 29, 2008 |
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the world premiere of
The Day of Knowledge
by David Alan Moore*
directed by Drew Martin*
Previews: February 14, 19, 20, 21 and 23 8:00 PM and February 15 at 3 pm
Opening Night: February 24th at 7:30 PM
From award-winning ensemble members, playwright David Alan Moore and director Drew Martin, The Day of Knowledge is a magical and powerful story of a community's return to hope and renewal.Forty days after an almost-unimaginable trauma, the lives of four families collide in a single night. A fiery angel haunts the town, unseen to all but one. And a mute child holds either the hope for reconciliation or the spark of renewed bloodshed. An exciting new voice in Chicago theatre, Mr. Moore received a Jeff Award for Outstanding New Work for Stage Left's 2006 production of In Times of War.
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May 12 - May 30, 2009 |
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the sixth annual festival of new plays
LeapFest 6
First Night is Tuesday, May 12 at 7:30 PM
See what's next in Chicago theatre - LeapFest's first five years have so far graduated ten plays to world premiere productions in Chicago and beyond, with three of these receiving the Jeff Award for Best New Work. Join us for a 6th smash year, when five new plays “take the leap” in development in this three week festival of politically-minded new work. Each play will be presented in rotating repertory, and performances are followed by a discussion with the playwright and director. |
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