Chicago Cultural Center Presents Stage Left Theatre's LEAPFEST 10, 6/11-30

Stage Left Theatre is proud to partner with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events to present LeapFest 10, Stage Left's annual new-play festival, at the Storefront Theater (66 E Randolph), running June 11 - 30, 2013. LeapFest is an annual event featuring several new plays with socio-political themes, presented as workshop productions in rotating repertory. This year's festival includes new works from Scott Barsotti, Steven Haworth, Kristin Idaszak, Jayme McGhan, Steven Simoncic and Katie Watson.

The festival's name stems from the Downstage Left logo, which features a frog about to "take the leap." The three-week event is designed to help playwrights and their plays bridge the gap between development and full production. To further this objective, the festival features an extensive rehearsal process for each play, multiple workshop performances before the public, and post-show audience discussions after each performance. In addition to our general audiences, regional theater producers and artistic directors are invited to attend the festival in order to get an advance look at some of the best new plays in the country.

First Night

Stage Left will kick off LeapFest 10 with its First Night celebration on Tuesday, June 11 at The Storefront Theater (66 E Randolph). The event begins at 7:00, with a preview of the six plays to begin at 7:30. Join the playwrights, directors, cast, designers, members of the Stage Left ensemble, and our friends and supporters for a free meet-and-greet event.

Tickets, LeapPASS & General Information

LeapFest 10 will be performed at the Storefront Theater at 66 E. Randolph in Chicago. Tickets and information for all events are available by calling 800.595.4849 or online at www.stagelefttheatre.com. Single tickets for LeapFest performances are $11 each. Patrons can save by purchasing a LeapPASS for $25. The LeapPASS entitles the bearer to full access to all LeapFest shows and special events.

Detailed performance schedules and information on the plays are provided below. The theater is handicapped and CTA accessible via Randolph/Wabash El Stop (Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, & Purple)

While the workshop productions and plays are still in development and therefore not open for critical review, press coverage of this unique festival program and its significant history of success in refining, showcasing and placing new plays is welcome.