Genesis Theatrical Productions Presents THICKER THAN WATER

Playwright Douglas Parker is known for his plays BESSIE: The Life and Music of Bessie Smith, Life on the Mississippi, a play about young Samuel Clemens and Declarations, a one act play drawn from the letters of John and AbiGail Adams.

Thicker Than Water looks at the tragic case of Andrea Yates who admitted to drowning her 5 children in the bathtub.

In July 2012, Parker's play Thicker Than Water won second prize at Barter Theatre's Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights. In September 2013, Thicker Than Water received a full production, with a scheduled run of six weeks, garnering highly favorable reviews. In October 2013, Thicker Than Water was selected as an official entrant for the 2014 Pulitzer Prize in Drama, although it ultimately did not win.

Parker's works have been produced in theaters across the country and his works have received multiple NEA grants. He is a graduate oF Brown University, an alumnus of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop and a member of ASCAP and the Dramatists Guild of America.

Directed by Patrick Murphy, the show runs October 13 to November 6 at the Athenaeum Theatre, Studio One, 2936 N. Southport. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3pm. Playwright Douglas Parker will be in attendance on opening night.

Appearing are Kristy Engelhardt, Rachael Hancz, Neill Kelly, Michael Lomenick, Jennifer Mickelson, Melissa Nelson, Malik Newsom, Matthew Stroh and John Wilson.

Stage Manager is Beth Bruins with set design by Harrison Ornelas, Light Design by Dana Mehlhorn, Costume Design by Rocco Renda and Sound Design by JJ Porterfield.

Tickets are currently on sale through the Athenaeum box office at 773-935-6875 or online at www.athenaeumtheatre.org. Tickets are $30 with discounts for students, seniors and groups of 10 or more. Discounted tickets also available on Goldstar.

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