Somer Benson

The actor denies claims he regularly attacked actors during violent scenes during run of KILLER JOE.

The company posted a notice on its website announcing its closure is 'effective immediately.'

A recent article quotes company members saying the actor was physically abusive during violent scenes.

Company members of the non-Equity production felt they could not complain about the onstage danger because the show was a critical and popular hit.

Jackalope Theatre Company, the Edgewater based group which cultivates theatre that manifests the adventure deeply rooted in the American mythos, announces their new storefront home - The Frontier, new company members, and their lineup of summer programming, including the world premiere of THE CASUALS, a remount of LONG WAY GO DOWN and the 4th ANNUAL LIVING NEWSPAPERS FESTIVAL.

Jackalope Theatre Company, in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is pleased to present the world premiere of THE CASUALS, co-written by Chance Bone and Andrew Burden Swanson and directed by Jonathan Berry, now playing through July 28, 2013 at The Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph St. in Chicago. Tickets are available at jackalopetheatre.org/tickets or by calling (773) 340-2543. Check out a first look below!

Jackalope Theatre Company, in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, presents the world premiere of THE CASUALS, co-written by Chance Bone and Andrew Swanson and directed by Jonathan Berry, playing tonight, July 7 - 28, 2013 at The Storefront Theater.

Jackalope Theatre Company, in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, presents the world premiere of THE CASUALS, co-written by Chance Bone and Andrew Swanson and directed by Jonathan Berry, playing July 7 - 28, 2013 at The Storefront Theater.

Jackalope Theatre Company, the Edgewater based group which cultivates theatre that manifests the adventure deeply rooted in the American mythos, announces their new storefront home - The Frontier, new company members, and their lineup of summer programming, including the world premiere of THE CASUALS, a remount of LONG WAY GO DOWN and the 4th ANNUAL LIVING NEWSPAPERS FESTIVAL.

Cyur Studios has announced the hit comedy Women are Crazy Because Men are A**holes is moving to the Richard Christiansen Theater in Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave, and extending its run to November 6.

Cyur Studios has announced the return of their hit comedy Women are Crazy Because Men are A**holes, September 1 - 25, at the Greenhouse Theater Center's downstairs main stage theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.

Cyur Studios has announced the return of their hit comedy Women are Crazy Because Men are A**holes, September 1 - 25, at the Greenhouse Theater Center's downstairs main stage theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.

Cyur Studios has announced the return of their hit comedy Women are Crazy Because Men are A**holes, September 1 - 25, at the Greenhouse Theater Center's downstairs main stage theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.

Cyur Studios has announced the return of their hit comedy Women are Crazy Because Men are A**holes, September 1 - 25, at the Greenhouse Theater Center's downstairs main stage theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.

Profiles Theatre announces the extension of reasons to be pretty by Neil LaBute, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. Due to box office demand, the production will now close on April 10.

In reasons to be pretty, Greg's tight-knit social circle is thrown into turmoil when his offhand remarks about a female coworker's pretty face and his own girlfriend Steph's lack thereof get back to Steph. But that's just the beginning.

Profiles Theatre announces the extension of reasons to be pretty by Neil LaBute, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. Due to box office demand, the production will extend by four weeks, through April 10.

In reasons to be pretty, Greg's tight-knit social circle is thrown into turmoil when his offhand remarks about a female coworker's pretty face and his own girlfriend Steph's lack thereof get back to Steph. But that's just the beginning.

Profiles Theatre continues its 2010-2011 Season with reasons to be pretty by Neil LaBute, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder.