Kyle Hall News

Jane M. Saks, Executive Director of the Ellen Stone Belic Institute, and About Face Theatre Artistic Director, Bonnie Metzgar, announce the world premiere of a new one-person play, SWEET TEA: Black Gay Men of the South, written and performed by E. Patrick Johnson, and directed by award-winning artist Daniel Alexander Jones.

About Face Theatre Board President Bill Michel today announced the appointment of Jason Held as AFT's new Executive Director. Held brings his experience as a lawyer, political fundraiser and advocate for LGBTQ youth to AFT, most recently working for the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance.

Jane M. Saks, Executive Director of the Ellen Stone Belic Institute, and About Face Theatre Artistic Director, Bonnie Metzgar, announce the world premiere of a new one-person play, SWEET TEA: Black Gay Men of the South, written and performed by E. Patrick Johnson, and directed by award-winning artist Daniel Alexander Jones.

Jane M. Saks, Executive Director of the Ellen Stone Belic Institute, and About Face Theatre Artistic Director, Bonnie Metzgar, announce the world premiere of a new one-person play, SWEET TEA: Black Gay Men of the South, written and performed by E. Patrick Johnson, and directed by award-winning artist Daniel Alexander Jones.

Paxahau Event Productions announces discounted super early bird weekend passes for the Movement Electronic Music Festival Powered by Ford Fiesta on sale now; and unveils a partial list of the artists scheduled to perform during the festival May 29-31, 2010 at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit.

Chicago -Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar has announced the Midwestern premiere of Ann Marie Healy's new play WHAT ONCE WE FELT directed by Krissy Vanderwarker. The press opening is Friday, February 12th at 7:30pm at the Center On Halsted. The cast for WHAT ONCE WE FELT includes Charin Alvarez, Laura Fisher, Patricia Kane, Elizabeth Laidlaw, Ana Sferruzza, and Rebecca Sohn.

Chicago -Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar has announced the Midwestern premiere of Ann Marie Healy's new play WHAT ONCE WE FELT directed by Krissy Vanderwarker. The press opening is Friday, February 12th at 7:30pm at the Center On Halsted. The cast for WHAT ONCE WE FELT includes Charin Alvarez, Laura Fisher, Patricia Kane, Elizabeth Laidlaw, Ana Sferruzza, and Rebecca Sohn.

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar today announced that About Face Theatre will present the groundbreaking LARAMIE PROJECT Epilogue in a historic event that joins over 100 theaters around the country.

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar today announced that About Face Theatre will present the groundbreaking LARAMIE PROJECT Epilogue in a historic event that joins over 100 theaters around the country.

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and the About Face Board of Directors announce the success of the 'Face the Future Campaign,' which earned over $200,000 for the company, erased debt and raised funds for artistic programming and the foundation of a new cash reserve.

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and Managing Director Rick Dildine are pleased to announce that Leslie Hall (of Leslie and the Lys) will host and perform at 'The Homo Show,' the second installment of About Face Theatre's Summer Camp 2009: A Summer Cabaret Series. The series is sponsored by Windy City Media Group, and 'The Homo Show' is also sponsored by Think Pink Radio and Studio 110.

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and Managing Director Rick Dildine are proud to announce About Face Theatre's 2009/2010 Season, which features the launch of the new 'OUT & ABOUT' initiative. 'OUT & ABOUT' will engage patrons and members with local businesses by negotiating discounts and other incentivized interactions in locations all over the city of Chicago.

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and Managing Director Rick Dildine are pleased to announce that Leslie Hall (of Leslie and the Lys) will host and perform at 'The Homo Show,' the second installment of About Face Theatre's Summer Camp 2009: A Summer Cabaret Series. The series is sponsored by Windy City Media Group, and 'The Homo Show' is also sponsored by Think Pink Radio and Studio 110.

About Face Theatre today announced Wonka Ball 2009, a celebration of past, present and future supporters of the Theatre. The popular annual soiree will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Salvage One, 1840 W. Hubbard Street. The main event begins at 7:00 p.m. with a VIP reception from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

About Face Theatre today announced Wonka Ball 2009, a celebration of past, present and future supporters of the Theatre. The popular annual soiree will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Salvage One, 1840 W. Hubbard Street. The main event begins at 7:00 p.m. with a VIP reception from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road, Rte. 28 in Cotuit presents Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! written by Scott Ferguson, Kyle Hall, and George Keating. Directed by Stefanie Sertich with musical direction by Lisa Taylor, the show opens during school vacation week at 7pm on Friday April 17 and April 24, with 2 shows on Saturday and Sunday, April 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 1pm and at 4pm. There will also be a show on Wednesday, April 22 at 4pm.

Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road, Rte. 28 in Cotuit presents Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! written by Scott Ferguson, Kyle Hall, and George Keating. Directed by Stefanie Sertich with musical direction by Lisa Taylor, the show opens during school vacation week at 7pm on Friday April 17 and April 24, with 2 shows on Saturday and Sunday, April 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 1pm and at 4pm. There will also be a show on Wednesday, April 22 at 4pm.

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and Managing Director Rick Dildine today announced the postponement of the spring 2009 world premiere production of 'What Once We Felt,' a new play by Ann-Marie Healy to October-November 2009. Simultaneously, the About Face Theatre Board of Directors launched a national 'FACE THE FUTURE' campaign to save the organization by raising $300,000.

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and Managing Director Rick Dildine are pleased to announce About Face Theatre's second show of its 2008/2009 season, a dynamic, multimedia adaptation of 'Stupid Kids' by the late John C. Russell. The production, directed by Metzgar and Youth Theatre Program co- founder Megan Carney, will be presented at the Center on Halsted. 'Though set in the late '80s, our production incorporates very contemporary, interactive elements that kids are using today to express who they are- blogging, social networks, texting, personal video,' says co-director Metzgar. 'In fact, we will encourage audience members to leave cell phones on during the show and become a part of the action. We wanted to create a live collage of images and impressions from both eras to build a mash-up of these two generations.' To celebrate stupid stories about high school, About Face has launched the Stupid Kids Stuff Blog (http://stupidkidstuff.blogspot.com/), providing an opportunity for visitors to share their personal stories about being a 'stupid kid' and to participate in the Stupid Kids Multimedia Art Contest. Winning submissions will be featured in performances of the show and artists will receive complimentary tickets.

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and Managing Director Rick Dildine are pleased to announce About Face Theatre's second show of its 2008/2009 season, a dynamic, multimedia adaptation of 'Stupid Kids' by the late John C. Russell. The production, directed by Metzgar and Youth Theatre Program co- founder Megan Carney, will be presented at the Center on Halsted. 'Though set in the late '80s, our production incorporates very contemporary, interactive elements that kids are using today to express who they are- blogging, social networks, texting, personal video,' says co-director Metzgar. 'In fact, we will encourage audience members to leave cell phones on during the show and become a part of the action. We wanted to create a live collage of images and impressions from both eras to build a mash-up of these two generations.' To celebrate stupid stories about high school, About Face has launched the Stupid Kids Stuff Blog (http://stupidkidstuff.blogspot.com/), providing an opportunity for visitors to share their personal stories about being a 'stupid kid' and to participate in the Stupid Kids Multimedia Art Contest. Winning submissions will be featured in performances of the show and artists will receive complimentary tickets.