Chicago Danztheatre to Present CONSUMED This March

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) continues its 16th Season of Disconnect | Redirect, on March 10th, with the premiere and debut of a new full-length work by Artistic Director, Sara Maslanka. The 16th Season centers on the themes identity, society and technology through the exploration Consumerism and Time.

Consumed, opening March 10, is the debut work of Sara Maslanka as Artistic Director. Entangled in the addictive culture of media and technology, how do the people of tomorrow make the choice to begin consuming culture objectively. By disconnecting and reconnecting with one another, can we rise up, redefining our modern American Dream? Through movement, multimedia and satire, Consumed follows personal stories of distraction and downfall of Americans just like you. Spoken word preshow and photo gallery by local artist will also take place along.

Performers: Michelle Broecker, Gillian Butcher, Scott Dare, Ansley Davis, McKenna Liesman, Sara Maslanka, Maggie Robinson, Richie Schiraldi, & Tony Springs

Staff: EllyzaBeth Adler (Executive Director, CDE), Sara Maslanka (Artistic Director, CDE), Andy Berlin (Cinematographer) David Goodman-Edberg (Light Designer, Bread and Roses Productions), Andrew Stefano (Sound Designer), Mitchell Wilson (Marketing Intern).

Consumed runs Fridays and Saturdays, March 10 through 25 at 8pm. Performances are held at 1650 W. Foster Avenue. Free street parking on Foster and neighboring streets; CTA Bus Stops #9, #50, #92. Tickets available at www.danztheatre.org or 773.486.8261 - $15 | Advance, $20 | Door, $10 | Student.

Follow the behind-the-scenes blog at www.danztheatre.org/-blog.

Photo by Constance White