Chicago Premiere of BLUE DOOR Opens 1/22 at Victory Gardens

A soul-searching journey begins when an African-American professor is left by his wife due to his reluctance to embrace his identity. The night of their break, he's visited by the spirits of several male ancestors whose stories illuminate and guide his way. Blue Door is a beautiful exploration of family and identity that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to live with-or escape-the past. Performances run from January 22 to February 28.

"Barfield's dialogue, with its curiously muscular lyricism, is full of unexpected rewards -- sly turns of phrase, choice metaphors and well-chosen bits of African and African American lore (such as the significance of a blue door)"
- San Francisco Chronicle

Chicago Premiere of Blue Door by Tanya Barfield is directed by Andrea J. Dymond.

Performances are from January 22 to Feb. 28.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Open Rehearsal
January 14th
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek at rehearsal, followed by a talkback and a reception.

Lincoln Park Neighbors Night
Wednesday, January 27th - 6pm Event, 7:30pm Show
Live nearby? Call your neighbors, form a group, and subscribe to our newest series-Lincoln Park Neighbors Night. Enjoy a special pre-show event businesses, then an evening of Tony Award-caliber theater, right in your backyard.

Humanities Night I
Thursday, January 28th - 6pm Event, 7:30pm Show
Gain unique insights before the show, when guest experts lead an interactive discussion on the play's topics and themes.

Humanities Night II
Thursday, February 4th - 6pm Event, 7:30pm Show
A pre-show discussion on themes and issues related to Blue Door.

Happy Hour
Friday, Februrary 12th - 6:30pm Event, 8pm Show
Make friends and meet new ones over pre-show appetizers and a free drink next door at Clarke's Bar & Grille.

For tickets and more information, please visit http://www.victorygardens.org/content/

 

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