Casting Announced For Interrobang's FOR THE LOYAL

Interrobang Theatre Project is pleased to announce casting for its production of Lee Blessing's shocking and thought-provoking new play FOR THE LOYAL, directed by Co-Artistic Director James Yost*.

FOR THE LOYAL will feature ensemble members Sarah Gise* as Mia and Matthew Nerber* as Toby with Rob Frankel as Carlson, Richard Hatcher as The Boy and Josh Zagoren as Hale.

Continuing Interrobang's 2017-18 Season exploring the urgent question "What is Truth?," FOR THE LOYAL will play January 2 - February 4, 2018 at The Athenaeum Theatre (Studio 1), 2936 N. Southport Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.interrobangtheatre.org, by calling (773) 935-6875 or in person at The Athenaeum Theatre Box Office.

For Toby and Mia, college football and family are one and the same; he has a new coaching job for a top team, and they are happily expecting their first born. But when Toby gets Mia enmeshed in an unseemly team secret, she is forced to decide where her loyalties truly lie. Inspired by the Penn State sexual abuse scandal, FOR THE LOYAL takes an unconventional and provocative look at how one woman traverses a no-win situation.

FOR THE LOYAL is presented as part of Interrobang's The RAW Series. Think of it a bit like theatrical sashimi. Big ideas, bold flavors - everything you've come to expect from Interrobang Theatre Project - without the trimmings. We've stripped down the classic stage elements to put the story front and center. The RAW Series features passion-projects and bucket-list productions spearheaded by our talented ensemble. In addition to our regularly scheduled plays, The RAW Series aims to bring concise, actor-driven theater to the Chicago stage.

In Conversation with The Playwright

Interrobang Theatre Project with host a talkback with playwright Lee Blessing on Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 2 - 3 pm. Tickets cost $10 (discussion only) or $20 (discussion plus 7:30 pm performance. For additional information, visit www.interrobangtheatre.org.

The production team for FOR THE LOYAL includes: Pauline Olesky (scenic design), Rebecca Bartle (lighting design), (sound design), Hannah Wolff (asst. director) and Devonte Washington (stage manager).

*Denotes Interrobang Theatre Project Company Member.