Linchpin Theatre to Present Laura Wade's OTHER HANDS

Producer Kathryn Bartholomew and Director David Fehr, spirited members of the Chicago theatre community, open the doors, once again, to Chicago's newest home for authentic theatre going experiences, Linchpin Theatre. Linchpin's next production will be the Chicago Premiere of Other Hands by celebrated British playwright Laura Wade. Wade is no novice to Chicago as her play Breathing Corpses was mounted by Steep Theatre Company in 2008 and was hailed as a "One of the Top Ten Shows of 2008!" by TIme Out. Other Hands premiered at Soho Theatre in February 2006 to enormous acclaim:

"What an outstanding talent...Her feel for character is exceptionally keen and she also writes excellent gags. This is an extraordinary feat- a vicious satire with a heart of gold- wrought with peculiar subtlety and intelligence." The Spectator

"I take it back. Last week I was bewailing the current lack of outstanding new plays, and now here is one". The Independent.

'It is an original and moving play with moments of blistering wit and poignancy...Laura Wade's skill is in making the dialogue totally credible and natural...her play is full of wonderful humour." -CurtainUp.

THE STORY: In a world of systematic, high-speed technology, some people expect to live life as efficiently as the machines they depend on...and when a machine breaks down, there is usually someone with the skills to fix it. But in an age where things that don't work and can't be mended are thrown away, what do we do with something as human and messy as love?

Other Hands will run Friday, May 29th through Monday, June 15th 2015 at Linchpin's home located within Josephinum Academy, 1500 N. Bell Ave. Performances will be taking place Friday, Saturday, and Monday evenings at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door or at Brown Paper Tickets using the link: http://otherhands.brownpapertickets.com.

Located in our home at the Josephinum Academy in the heart of Wicker Park, Linchpin Theatre strives to create and inspire a new theatre-going audience by producing affordable, accessible, and dynamic productions featuring imaginative artists, terrific scripts, and clear story-telling. In addition, we endeavor to encourage young artists and theatre-goers through educational outreach and classes in the Chicago community. For more information please visit linchpintheatre.com.

David Fehr and Kathryn Bartholomew moved to Chicago shortly after obtaining their Master of Fine Arts degrees in Acting & Directing from the University of Missouri, Kansas City with the intention to continue the theatre production work they began in grad school. After five years of working throughout the Chicago theatre community, and two previous productions, they are happy to return again into the vibrant Chicago storefront scene, the Wicker Park neighborhood, and the Josephinum family.

Other Hands will be directed by David Fehr and produced by Kathryn Bartholomew. Cast members include Meghann Marty (Hayley). Devon Nimerfroh (Steve), Alison Plott (Lydia), and Gary Barth (Greg).

Other Hands Creative Team includes : Dan Gallagher (Lighting Design), Eric Backus (Sound Design and Composition), Eleanor Kahn (Set Design), Gosia Goralczy (Costume Design), Dan Meisner (Dialect Coach), Samuel T. Gaines (Marketing Director) and Anne-Louise Monfort (Graphic Design).

TICKETS: $10. To purchase tickets visit brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800-838-3006. (http://otherhands.brownpapertickets.com)