ATC Extends OLEANNA and SPEED-THE-PLOW Thru 10/31

American Theater Company announces the addition of new performance dates for its hit productions of David Mamet's Oleanna and Speed-the-Plow, directed by Steppenwolf Ensemble Member Rick Snyder. Both productions have been extended through October 31, 2010 and are now playing in repertory at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron in Chicago.

Tickets for the week-long extension are now on sale through the box office, www.atcweb.org and 773.409.4125. The productions must close October 31, 2010.

David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow, directed by Rick Snyder, will run September 9 - October 24, 2010. Hollywood. 1985. Two movie producers hit meltdown when their idealistic secretary turns the tables on their plans to make the next blockbuster. Speed-the-Plow will feature Darrell W. Cox as Bobby Gould, Lance Baker as Charlie Fox, and Nicole Lowrance as Karen.

Mamet's Oleanna, also directed by Rick Snyder, joins Speed-the-Plow in repertory on September 16. Oleanna will play at ATC through October 24, 2010. New England. 1995. A university professor's tenure dissolves when a student claims sexual harassment. Oleanna will feature Darrell W. Cox as John and Nicole Lowrance as Carol.

Title: Oleanna
Playwright: David Mamet
Directed by: Rick Snyder
Featuring: Darrell W. Cox (John) and Nicole Lowrance (Carol)
Dates: Regular run: September 24-October 24, 2010

Schedule:
September 24, 26, 30 & October 2, 8, 10, 14, 16, 22, 24 at 8:00PM
September 25 & October 3, 9, 17, 23 at 3:00PM
Extension: Saturday, October 30 at 2PM

Location: American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St., Chicago
Tickets: Previews: $10 rush tickets at the door, or reserved seats for $30
Regular run: Thursdays & matinees $35; Fri & Sat evenings $40
Opening night including post-show reception $50

Box Office: The Box Office is located at 1909 W Byron St., Chicago;
773-409-4125; www.atcweb.org

Title: Speed-the-Plow
Playwright: David Mamet
Directed by: Rick Snyder
Featuring: Lance Baker (Charlie Fox), Darrell W. Cox (Bobby Gould), and Nicole Lowrance (Karen)
Dates: Regular run: September 23-October 24, 2010

Schedule: September 23, 25 & October 1, 3, 7, 9, 15, 17, 21, 23 at 8:00PM
September 26 & October 2, 10, 16, 24 at 3:00PM
Extension: Thursday, October 28 at 8PM; Friday, October 29 at 8PM; Saturday, October 30 at 8PM; and Sunday, October 31 at 2PM and 8PM.

Location: American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St., Chicago
Tickets: Previews: $10 rush tickets at the door, or reserved seats for $30
Regular run: Thursdays & matinees $35; Fri & Sat evenings $40
Opening night including post-show reception $50

Box Office: The Box Office is located at 1909 W Byron St., Chicago;
773-409-4125; www.atcweb.org