Current Season
Without further ado, the Filament Theatre Ensemble is proud to present…
Our 2011 – 2012 Season!
From the Circle: Remembering the Earth Through Folktales
October 1-November 11, 2011 at The Den Theatre (1333 N. Milwaukee Ave.)
Adapted from Folktales by Jack Novak* with Cast
Directed by Jack Novak*
Featuring Tiffany Williams, Philip de Guzman, Lindsey Dorcus*, and Audrey Bertaux-Skeirik*
Beginning September 30, Filament presents the world premiere of From the Circle: Remembering the Earth Through Folk Tales. An ensemble of storytellers will traverse a path of creation, destruction, and recreation. On the course of this journey, they will examine the eternal complex relationship between humanity and the Earth.
Drawer Boy
January 19 – February 25, 2012
by Michael Healey
Directed by Julie Ritchey*
Join Filament Theatre Ensemble and The Den Theatre Ensemble for The Drawer Boy, the award winning play by Michael Healey inspired by the Theatre Passe Muraille’s landmark production of The Farm Show. The Drawer Boy examines the lives of two WWII veterns whose lives are turned upside down when a young actor visits their farm to gather reasearch for a play. What starts off quite innocently, and at times even humorous, unfolds into a powerful journey as the two older men rebuild the story of their lives, the truth of which had long been left unspoken.
“Sheer magic… a moving tribute to art’s healing power… the crowd stormed to its feet, cheering with enthusiasm usually found only at rock concerts.” -John Bemrose, Maclean’s
“Healey’s created a magnificent work, rich in compassion and universal in scope. Shows every sign of becoming a Canadian classic.” -Glenn Sumi, NOW
Hank Williams: Lost Highway
Late Spring early Summer 2012
by Randal Myler & Mark Harelik
Directed by Julie Ritchey and Omen Sade
The Chicago premiere of Hank Williams: Lost Highways concludes Filaments 2011-2012 season. Regarded as one of the most important country music artists of all time, whose music has been covered by everyone from Elvis Presley to Louis Armstrong to Cake, Hank Williams remains a classic figure of troubled stardom. Lost Highways offers an intimate and revealing glimpse into his life, his music, and a celebration of his continued impact on contemporary music.
“[LOST HIGHWAY has] the exhilarating feeling of Williams on stage in a particular place on a particular night…serves up classic country with the edges raw and the energy hot…By the end of the play, you’ve traveled on a profound emotional journey: LOST HIGHWAY transports its audience, and communicates the inspiring message of the beauty and richness of Williams’ songs…forceful, clear-eyed, moving, impressive.” —Rolling Stone.
“The best example of a musician’s bio put on stage that I’ve ever seen. Wonderful…delightful…marvelous.” —NY Post.
School Tour
Alice & Me!
August 2011-August 2012, Touring to Chicagoland Schools and Libraries
Produced in association with Urban Gateways
Adapted from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Jack Novak*
Production Team
Director: Christian Libonati*
Stage Manager: Doug Kupferman
Set Designer: Amy Gilman
Costume Designer: Ricky Lurie
Cast
Lauren Malara, Peter Oyloe*, Brandon Ruiter, Omen Sade*, and Mary Spearen*
Since 2008, we have been honored to partner with Urban Gateways to bring touring shows to Chicago area schools and libraries. This year, we are pleased to present a brand new version of our 2009 tour, Alice & Me! Newly adapted by Jack Novak, Alice & Me! is an interactive re-imagining of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that puts the students right in Alice’s shoes as she meets the Cheshire Cat, the White Knight, the Red Queen, and other Wonderland favorites. Oh, and did we mention there’s a lobster dance party?
To book Alice & Me!, please contact Tarah Ortiz at Urban Gateways!
tortiz@urbangateways.org // 312-922-0440 ext. 2750
*Denotes a member of the Filament Theatre Ensemble
