'Ceres' Opens 3/21 at Factory Theater

Ceres, written by Heather Tyler and directed by Angelina Martinez, has its first preview performance on March 21 at 8pm at the Factory Theater. The Gala Opening Night Performance is March 22. The show runs on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 7pm through April 26.

"Set against the backdrop of Chicago's Financial District and one broker's surreal subconscious, Ceres takes us into the lions' den of hot-shot investment insurance brokers, sneaking a glimpse into the dubious actions of clandestine Unit 57 and its Board of Directors. Inspired by the demise of one of our nation's oldest industries and those caught in the middle of a scandal that continues today, Ceres exposes moments of truth and volatility, camaraderie and outright betrayal, where the world of corporate governance permeates individual beliefs of what is ethical - and desirable - in business and in life," press notes state.

Tickets are $10-$30 and are available by calling 866-811-4111 or online at www.factorytheater.com. The Factory Theater is at 3502 N. Elston Ave.

The Cast

Rob Biesenbach
Gretchen Carter
Ruta James
Jen LaForte
Christopher Marcum
Alex Moore
Chelsea Paice
Missy Styles
Chas Vrba

Additional Cast (Filmed Segments)

Mike Beyer
Jessie Beyer
Norman Bowers
Kelley Owens
Ryan Oliver
Allison Cain
Ernie Deak
Eric Roach
Cary Shoda
Shannon O'Neill
Patrick Doolin

The Crew
Director: Angelina Martinez
Playwright: Heather Tyler
Assistant Director: Corri Feuerstein
Executive Producer: Carrie J. Sullivan
Producer: Joe Gehr
Assistant Producer: Ernie Deak
Stage Manager: Joie Jackson-Graves
Assistant Stage Manager: Josh Graves
Set Design & Graphic Design: Becky Marshall
Lighting Design: Maggie Fullilove-Nugent
Costume Design: Rachel Sypniewski
Technical Director: Dennis Dawe
Film Direction: Himanshu Kothari
Cinematographer: John Frost
Photographer: Paul Metreyeon
Props: Eric Roach
Sound Design: Nick Booth
Original music composed by: Carrie Sullivan

About Factory Theater

Founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1992, Factory Theater is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) theater organization dedicated to the writing, directing, performance and production of original works written by ensemble members that are accessible to inexperienced as well as seasoned theatergoers. Since 1992 we have produced over 60 productions that have been enjoyed by both critics and audience members. Overall, Factory Theater has managed to bridge the gap between critical acclaim and audience accessibility. We attribute our success to hard work, dedication, and love for theater. We plan on fully using those attributes to continue Factory's vision of writing and producing new works in an effort to provide our ever-growing audience with laughter and inspiration. 

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