Halcyon Theatre announces casting for In Love and Warcraft by Madhuri Shekar; Joanie Schultz to direct Estrella Cruz (the junkyard queen).
Halcyon Theatre begins our tenth season with a Chicago premiere production of In Love and Warcraft by Madhuri Shekhar, directed by nationally acclaimed director Tlaloc Rivas. In Love and Warcraft will perform Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sundays at 6 pm, from August 13 through September 20, 2015. Preview performances for In Love and Warcraft will begin on Thursday, August 13, 2015. There will be a special opening performance on Sunday, August 16, 2015.
Evie Malone-gamer girl, college senior and confirmed virgin-has it all figured out. Not only does she command a top-ranked guild in Warcraft with her online boyfriend, she also makes a little cash on the side writing love letters for people who've screwed up their relationships. Love is like Warcraft, after all. It's all about strategies, game plans, and not taking stupid risks. But no amount of gaming expertise can help her out when she's next to a handsome, non-virtual, boyfriend, who is ready to rock all of her worlds.
In Love and Warcraft will perform at Halcyon Theatre, in-residence at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3253 W. Wilson Ave. in Chicago (For performances, use the side entrance at 4541 Spaulding Ave.) More information may be found at halcyontheatre.org/warcraft.
In Love and Warcraft will be the first production of our tenth season and Halcyon's second production under a contract with Actors' Equity Association (AEA).
Members of the media are invited to attend any performance.
The cast of In Love and Warcraft features Halcyon Theatre company member Allyce Torres (Female), along with Halcyon Artists-in-Residence Siobhan Reddy-Best (Evie) and Claire Reinhart (Kitty).
They are joined by guest artists Brian Bradford (Ryan),
Kroydell Galima (Raul) and Michael Turrentine (Male).
The creative team includes: Tlaloc Rivas (Director),
Tony Adams (Scenic Design)
Cat Davis (Lighting Design), Ian Scarlato (Sound Design). They are joined by guest artists Sasha Hildebrand (Costume Design) and Stephanie Hurovitz (Stage Manager.) Sasha Hildebrand returns to Halcyon after designing costumes for our inaugural show, The Visit.
Following In Love and Warcraft,
Joanie Schultz will direct Estrella Cruz (the junkyard queen) by
Charise Castro Smith. Estrella Cruz (the junkyard queen) will play January 8 through February 14, 2016.
Estrella Cruz (the junkyard queen) is play about a mother and daughter. Also featuring: helpful tips on what to do if you get knocked up by the lord of the underworld and it turns out he's a little meh about the whole thing. Also about having
Bette Davis as your imaginary best friend, a spunky heroine, some sex and loads of glamour.?
