American Theater Company Opens DISTRACTED, 2/1

American Theater Company (ATC) continues its 25th season with the Chicago premiere of Distracted, written by Lisa Loomer. The production is directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli and will run January 28 - February 28, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is Monday, February 1, 2010 at 7PM.

America. Today. When Mom and Dad's problems with Junior escalate, the advice from the world around them is to medicate. Does Jesse have Attention Deficit Disorder, or is he just a kid growing up in an A.D.D. world? From the co-writer of Girl Interrupted, this fast-paced theatrical comedy explores the challenges of modern parenting in suburban America. 

Title: Distracted

Playwright: Lisa Loomer

Featuring: Kate Goehring (Mama), Noah Schwartz (Jesse), Hanna Dworkin (Sherry), Alan Wilder (Dr. Broder, Dr. Jinks and Dr. Karnes), Audrey Morgan (Mrs. Holly, Dr. Woller and Nurse), and ATC Ensemble Member Sadieh Rifai (Natalie); other casting TBA

Dates: Previews: January 28 - January 31, 2010

Regular run: February 4 - February 28, 2010

Schedule: Opening: Monday, February 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Thursdays & Fridays: 8:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 3:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

Sundays: 3:00 p.m.
Location: American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St., Chicago

Tickets: Previews: $30; $10 rush tickets at the door

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.