TEEN SPIRIT to Profile Secret Sex Maniac in Edgy Play at Gorilla Tango, 1/16-17

Germany's theateraurantaene is proud to present the Chicago premiere of its one-man show, "Teen Spirit." "Teen Spirit" profiles Alex, a secret sex maniac living just below the surface and ready to strike at any moment. Described as "awakening, haunting, and electrifying" by the Rebelde of HAV, Germany, "Teen Spirit" is an evening of in-your-face theater for audiences 18 and up only. All performances are in English. "Teen Spirit" performs two nights only: Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at gorillatango.com/bucktown or by calling 773-598-4549. All performances take place at Gorilla Tango Bucktown, 1919 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647.

Alex, the featured player in "Teen Spirit," seems just like everyone else. 25 years old, went to college, majored in business, bombed his exams. Now he's a biology major in his last semester. A loner who lives in his own world, Alex is a compulsive secret sex maniac, whose interests have no particular limit. This neurotic, insatiable moral pretender is living a high-gloss lifestyle devoid of meaning, and his world is quickly shrinking to a single dimension.

Inspired by Goethe's "Werther" and Buechner's "Lenz," theaterquarantaene premiered this merciless piece at the Mojo Theatre in San Francisco and was later invited to the Festival Internacional del Teatro Experimental (FITE) at the Calzona Theatre in Havana, Cuba. In 2013, "Teen Spirit" was broadcast on German national television.

ABOUT THEATERQUARANTAENE - Theaterquarantaene has performed for a decade across Europe and the United States. A non-profit theater company, theaterquarantaene creates rule-breaking work that is right at home in Chicago's burgeoning theater scene. "Teen Spirit" is directed by Hanno Hener, written by Rogelio Orizondo, features Michael Bay as Alex, and is costumed by Steffen Link. All video work by David Schnagelberger.

Gorilla Tango Bucktown is a year-round performance venue featuring an 79-seat blackbox theater, rehearsal rooms, and co-producing opportunities providing artists with marketing, box office, and front of house support as well as strategic business advice for creating sustainable art.

Gorilla Tango Bucktown is conveniently located at the intersection of Western and Milwaukee in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. Easily accessible by public transportation, GT Bucktown is steps away from the Western Blue Line stop and the #49 Western, #56 Milwaukee, and #73 Armitage bus routes. Metered street parking is available on Milwaukee Avenue. Offering shows for a wide variety of audiences, Gorilla Tango Bucktown performances are listed in full on the website with descriptions and ratings similar to movie theater screenings. GT Bucktown now offers a selection of affordable beer and wine for purchase. Consult the website for rating information, tickets, and details about how to produce at this venue.

For more information, visit www.gorillatango.com or call 773.598.4549.