Babes With Blades Theatre Company Sets PATCHWORK DRIFTER Events

Special events and discounts have been announced for Babes With Blades Theatre Company's upcoming world premiere production of Patchwork Drifter, by ensemble member Jennifer L. Mickelson, to be presented at City Lit Theatre, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago.

EVENTS:

Tuesday, July 21st - Trivia Night at Towbar

Form a team of 4-8 people, and join the Babes for a night of trivia inspired by BWBTC's 18th season to take place at Towbar, 1500 W. Jarvis. Doors open at 7:00PM, trivia goes from 7:30-10:00PM, and there is a $5 per person buy-in to play.

Saturday & Sunday, September 5 & 6 - Come n' Get It: Chili and Cornbread!

Fancy a homecooked meal with a side of theatre? Stick around after the performances of September 5 & 6 for a heapin' helpin' of BWBTC hospitality: Delicious chili and cornbread provided by ensemble members and friends.

Sunday, September 13 - HamBINGO at Hamburger Mary's

BWBTC will be the beneficiary of HamBINGO, Hamburger Mary's weekly fundraising event. The game starts at 8PM; $15 for a 10-game booklet, and additional booklets are $10. Hamburger Mary's is located in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood at 5400 N. Clark Street.

All closing weekend, 9/17-9/19 - Charity collection

Donations will be accepted for a local charity.

DISCOUNTS AND DEALS:

-Thursdays 8/27, 9/3, and 9/10 will be Pay-What-You-Can admission.

-Sundays 8/23, 8/30, and 9/13 will be Industry Matinees; half price tickets with proof of industry affiliation.

-Additional deals and discounts will be offered to Facebook friends of BWBTC during the run.

Patchwork Drifter is directed by BWBTC Artistic Director Leigh Barrett, and the cast features BWBTC ensemble members Elyse Dawson and Delia Ford, as well as guest artists Eliza Rose Fichter, Meredith Rae Lyons, and Zoe Shiman. JK Choreography (Bo Thomas and the Case of the Sky Pirates and Trash) will be returning to provide violence design.

California-bound and down on her luck, Emmy Fox finds refuge working for shopkeeper Harriet Cooper and her two daughters. But they soon discover that the past can follow you over miles and years, and secrets can be as dangerous as any hazard of the Wyoming frontier.

The Patchwork Drifter design and production team includes BWBTC ensemble member Kimberly Morris (Costume Design), and guest artists Mason Absher (Sound Design), Kurt Brandt (Props Design) Lindsey Miller (Stage Manager), Nicci Schumacher (Scenic Design), and Laura Wiley (Lighting Design).

Patchwork Drifter is a 2013 graduate of BWBTC's Fighting Words script development program.

Tickets:

$22 general admission

$14 students and seniors

$10 previews

Available at babeswithblades.org or 773-904-0391.