CFT Ends Run of Archibald MacLeish's J.B, 4/18

Chicago Fusion Theatre (CFT) closes its 2009-2010 season with Archibald MacLeish's verse play, J.B. The production will end its run April 18, 2010 at Oracle Theater, 3809 N. Broadway.

As darkness descends upon the circus world, two spirited vendors reenact the story of Job. In this play- within-a-play, a wealthy banker goes from prosperity to hopelessness and despair before eventually turning to love as the only solace for his suffering. In our own lives often filled with disappointment, we can find comfort in MacLeish's gripping drama where one man's faith is put to the ultimate test. This production is influenced by circus style movement and Apache dance (fight dance with roots in early 20th century Parisian street culture) and uses physical movement to enhance the high emotional stakes.

Archibald MacLeish, originally from Glencoe, Illinois, received three Pulitzer Prize Awards and numerous accolades for his work as a poet, dramatist, and statesman. J.B. was the 1959 winner of The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play and Best Direction (Elia Kazan).

Title: J.B.
Playwright: Archibald MacLeish
Director: Emma Peterson
Location: Oracle Theater, 3809 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL

Featuring: Austin Campion, Stevie Chaddok, Natalie DiCristofano, Amanda Eaton, Jason Economus, Sandy Elias, Ellenkate Finley, Charles Gardner, Erica Hernandez, Jennifer LaTurner, Virginia Marie, and Alex C. Moore

Produced by Nilsa Reyna,

Costumes Design by Valerie VanderKolk, Lighting Design by Lindsey Ladden, and Scenic and Mask Design by Scott L. Schoonover

Chicago Fusion Theatre (CFT) is a 501(c)(3) collective of community members whose personal and professional interests span a vast range of disciplines. Through the celebration of physical based theatre, CFT is committed to productions that fuse different genres, mediums and styles in an effort to foster a greater appreciation of diversity and the arts in the community.

For More Information Visit: http://www.chicagofusiontheatre.org

Photo: J.B. (Jason Economus) and Sarah (Natalie DiCristofano) cling to each other as Mr. Zuss (Sandy Elias) plays God.