Neil LaBute News

The Strand opens its second season with Neil LaBute's Mercy Seat, directed by Danielle Young. Mercy Seat runs September 11th to October 4th, 2009. Set on September 12, 2001, The Mercy Seat continues Neil LaBute?s unflinching fascination with the often-brutal realities of the war between the sexes. In a time of national tragedy, the world changes overnight. A man and a woman explore the choices now available to them in an existence different from the one they had lived just the day before. Can one be opportunistic in a time of universal selflessness?

Theatre Planners presents the World Premiere of The Something-Nothing, a hyper romantic comedy by Fielding Edlow, creator of the 'Best of NYC Fringe' award-winning, Coke-Free J.A.P. Directing is Kiff Scholl. Racquel Lehrman is producing. The Something-Nothing opens Saturday, Sept. 19 at The Lounge Theatre in Hollywood.

Workhouse Publicity is proud to announce that it has been selected by Eastcheap Rep on behalf of their upcoming production of Neil LaBute's bash, a harrowing play that originally made its New York debut in 1999.

Workhouse Publicity is proud to announce that it has been selected by Eastcheap Rep on behalf of their upcoming production of Neil LaBute's bash, a harrowing play that originally made its New York debut in 1999.

The Primary Stages School of Theater (PSST) has announced a newly created Master Class Series that was created to provide students the chance to gain rare insight and experience from some of the finest working professionals in the theater.

Eat the Runt, by Avery Crozier, is described as a comedy that toys with ideas of perception, political correctness, and societal and cultural norms, requires eight actors ages 30-50. Robert A. O'Connell's Christmas on the Pecos is a tale of two modern-day cowboys, a couple fleeing to a better life and a group of travelers lost in a snow storm; the script requires eight actors, ages 30-60, including one Latino couple in their 20s.

Profiles Theatre opens its 21st Anniversary Season with the Midwest premiere of the drama The Mercy Seat by Neil LaBute, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus. The production runs September 25- November 15, 2009, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. The press opening is Thursday, October 1, 2009, at 8:00 p.m.

Eat the Runt, by Avery Crozier, is described as a comedy that toys with ideas of perception, political correctness, and societal and cultural norms, requires eight actors ages 30-50. Robert A. O'Connell's Christmas on the Pecos is a tale of two modern-day cowboys, a couple fleeing to a better life and a group of travelers lost in a snow storm; the script requires eight actors, ages 30-60, including one Latino couple in their 20s.

As Chicago theaters prepare for the fall season, the city has proven itself a leader on the national theater scene.

As Chicago theaters prepare for the fall season, the city has proven itself a leader on the national theater scene. Highlighted by two consecutive Pulitzer Prizes awarded to plays generated in Chicago-Tracy Letts' August: Osage County (Steppenwolf) and Lynne Nottage's Ruined (Goodman)-the Chicago theater season is poised to launch at home, while its influence is seen on Broadway.

Jessica Pinkett names and shames the best and worst in Edinburgh.

Jeremy Piven is known to tv viewers as Ari Gold, the manic agent on HBO's hit Entourage. He will soon be seen on the big screen as Don Ready, a high powered car salesman in The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard.

Profiles Theatre announces the fourth extension of its hit production Graceland, the World Premiere play written by Ellen Fairey. To make way for Profiles? upcoming Midwest premiere of Neil LaBute?s The Mercy Seat, Graceland will move to the theatre space three doors down from Profiles (National Pastime Theater) beginning September 17.

Jeremy Piven is known to tv viewers as Ari Gold, the manic agent on HBO's hit Entourage. He will soon be seen on the big screen as Don Ready, a high powered car salesman in The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard.

The Strand opens its second season with Neil LaBute's Mercy Seat, directed by Danielle Young. Mercy Seat runs September 11th to October 4th, 2009. Set on September 12, 2001, The Mercy Seat continues Neil LaBute?s unflinching fascination with the often-brutal realities of the war between the sexes. In a time of national tragedy, the world changes overnight. A man and a woman explore the choices now available to them in an existence different from the one they had lived just the day before. Can one be opportunistic in a time of universal selflessness?

This eclectic mix at The Festival of New American Short Plays is perfect for that short dog days of summer attention span.

Announcing our 2009-2010 Season Are you made of anticipation for Walking Shadow's 2009-2010 mainstage season? This year features a new play about romance and betrayal by Neil LaBute, a vicious comedy about petty criminals, and a time bending adventure by company member John Heimbuch.

Jeremy Piven is known to tv viewers as Ari Gold, the manic agent on HBO's hit Entourage. He will soon be seen on the big screen as Don Ready, a high powered car salesman in The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard. Piven spoke to SSSTV about Twitter, his film and his early career.

Aurora Theatre Company opens its 18th season, focusing on 'family and fortune,' with Clifford Odets' classic Depression-era drama AWAKE AND SING! Bay Area theater veteran Joy Carlin (Jack Goes Boating, Hysteria, The Price), who first directed this play for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 24 years ago, revisits this landmark drama for Aurora.

Dael Orlandersmith takes Chicago audiences on an electrifying journey through the spirit and soul of Harlem in her explosive solo piece Stoop Stories at Goodman Theatre. Hailed a 'triumph' (Washington City Paper) in its world premiere at Washington, D.C.'s Studio Theatre this past spring, Stoop Stories comes to Chicago directed by Obie Award-winner Jo Bonney.