ATC Presents SPEED THE PLOW And OLEANNA

American Theater Company (ATC) opens its 26th season with David Mamet's Oleanna and Speed-the-Plow in repertory for the first time ever. The productions are directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder and will run at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago. Press opening for Speed-the-Plow and Oleanna is Monday, September 20 at 6:00PM and 9:00PM, respectively.

David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow, directed by Rick Snyder, will run September 9 - October 31, 2010.

New England. 1995. A university professor's tenure dissolves when a student claims sexual harassment.

Mamet's Oleanna, also directed by Rick Snyder, joins Speed-the-Plow in repertory on September 16. Oleanna will play at ATC through October 31, 2010.

Hollywood. 1985. Two movie producers hit meltdown when their idealistic secretary turns the tables on their plans to make the next blockbuster.

Title: Speed-the-Plow
Playwright: David Mamet
Directed by: Rick Snyder
Featuring: Lance Baker (Charlie Fox), Darrell W. Cox (Bobby Gould), and Mattie Hawkinson (Karen)
Dates: Previews: September 9-September 19, 2010
Press Opening: Monday, September 20 at 6:00PM
Regular run: September 23-October 31, 2010

Schedule: September 23, 25 & October 1, 3, 7, 9, 15, 17, 21, 23, 29, 31 at 8:00PM
September 26 & October 2, 10, 16, 24, 30 at 3:00PM

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: Oleanna
Playwright: David Mamet
Directed by: Rick Snyder
Featuring: Darrell W. Cox (John) and Mattie Hawkinson (Carol)
Dates: Previews: September 16-September 19, 2010
Press Opening: Monday, September 20, 2010 at 9:00PM
Regular run: September 24-October 31, 2010

Schedule: September 24, 26, 30 & October 2, 8, 10, 14, 16, 22, 24, 28, 30
September 25 & October 3, 9, 17, 23, 31

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

AMERICAN THEATER COMPANY

American Theater Company is an ensemble of artists committed to producing new and classic American stories that ask the question, "What does it mean to be an American?" We provide a truly intimate home for the community to experience meaningful stories. We foster a nurturing environment for artists to take risks and create essential work.

American Theater Company is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and CityArts II. Additional valuable support is provided by the Alphawood Foundation, the Bruce B. Boyd Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, Mayer and Morris Kaplan Family Foundation, Polk Bros. Foundation, Prince Charitable Trust, and Shubert Foundation.

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