Ian Parry News

Opus is the uniquely fascinating story about a world-class string quartet. The musical ensemble is in the midst of a bitter clash of wills between the two leaders of the group-one the artistic genius, the other, the business guru. One stays as the group leader and ousts the other. The replacement is a young woman, fresh out of school, and the evolution of the group takes several unexpected turns en route to a riveting conclusion. Featuring a bedrock of compelling 'family' dynamics, Opus is a gripping piece of drama punctuated by a brilliant musical score. It was one of the most produced plays in the U.S. in 2009, and Redtwist has the Chicago premiere.

Opus is the uniquely fascinating story about a world-class string quartet. The musical ensemble is in the midst of a bitter clash of wills between the two leaders of the group-one the artistic genius, the other, the business guru.

Opus is the uniquely fascinating story about a world-class string quartet. The musical ensemble is in the midst of a bitter clash of wills between the two leaders of the group-one the artistic genius, the other, the business guru. One stays as the group leader and ousts the other. The replacement is a young woman, fresh out of school, and the evolution of the group takes several unexpected turns en route to a riveting conclusion. Featuring a bedrock of compelling 'family' dynamics, Opus is a gripping piece of drama punctuated by a brilliant musical score. It was one of the most produced plays in the U.S. in 2009, and Redtwist has the Chicago premiere.

Opus is the uniquely fascinating story about a world-class string quartet. The musical ensemble is in the midst of a bitter clash of wills between the two leaders of the group-one the artistic genius, the other, the business guru.

At its 38th annual celebration of Chicago's non-union theatre scene, the Jeff Awards honored 27 award recipients for excellence Monday evening at the Park West. The event, emceed by Circle Theatre's Kevin Bellie for the second consecutive year, featured production numbers by the nominated musicals and presentation of awards, two of which were delivered by robots. The robots, created for Sideshow Theatre Company's 'Heddatron,' earned their creators an award for Robot Design and Engineering in the Artistic Specialization category, shared with Izumi Inaba, who received an award for makeup design for 'Cats' at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre in association with Michael James.

Eclipse Theatre Company (www.eclipsetheatre.com), the only theatre company in the Midwest to feature the works of one playwright in one season opens their 2011 season featuring the works of Naomi Wallace with her dark comedy 'One Flea Spare' directed by Ensemble Member Anish Jethmalani. This will be the first of three productions by one of America's most fascinating and exciting contemporary writers.

Eclipse Theatre Company (www.eclipsetheatre.com), the only theatre company in the Midwest to feature the works of one playwright in one season opens their 2011 season featuring the works of Naomi Wallace with her dark comedy 'One Flea Spare' directed by Ensemble Member Anish Jethmalani. This will be the first of three productions by one of America's most fascinating and exciting contemporary writers.

The 2011 Naomi Wallace season opens with ONE FLEA SPARE Directed by ensemble member Anish Jethmalani

The 2011 Naomi Wallace season opens with ONE FLEA SPARE Directed by ensemble member Anish Jethmalani

The 2011 Naomi Wallace season opens with ONE FLEA SPARE Directed by ensemble member Anish Jethmalani

Eclipse Theatre Company (www.eclipsetheatre.com), the only theatre company in the Midwest to feature the works of one playwright in one season opens their 2011 season featuring the works of Naomi Wallace with her dark comedy 'One Flea Spare' directed by Ensemble Member Anish Jethmalani. This will be the first of three productions by one of America's most fascinating and exciting contemporary writers.

Closes Sunday, February 27, 2011

The Redtwist season of fear continues with SHINING CITY, a terrifying tale where the demons are within, featuring Redtwist company member, and four-time Jeff-nominee, Brian Parry. Four more performances have been added to the scheduled run, extending the dates to March 6, 2011.

The Redtwist season of fear continues with a terrifying tale where the demons are within, featuring Redtwist company member, and four-time Jeff-nominee, Brian Parry.

The Redtwist season of fear continues with a terrifying tale where the demons are within, featuring Redtwist company member, and four-time Jeff-nominee, Brian Parry.

The Redtwist season of fear continues with a terrifying tale where the demons are within, featuring Redtwist company member, and four-time Jeff-nominee, Brian Parry.

The Redtwist season of fear continues with a terrifying tale where the demons are within, featuring Redtwist company member, and four-time Jeff-nominee, Brian Parry.

A Delicate Balance, by Edward Albee, opens on Saturday, September 25, at 3pm. the production is directed by Steve Scott, Artistic Associate, Goodman Theatre. The show features company members Brian Parry, Jacqueline Grandt, and Jan Ellen Graves with guest artists Millicent Hurley, Chuck Spencer, and Cece Klinger.

A Delicate Balance, by Edward Albee, opens on Saturday, September 25, at 3pm. the production is directed by Steve Scott, Artistic Associate, Goodman Theatre. The show features company members Brian Parry, Jacqueline Grandt, and Jan Ellen Graves with guest artists Millicent Hurley, Chuck Spencer, and Cece Klinger.