Controversial Play BLUE SURGE Heads Eclipse's 2009 Season

By: Gabrielle Sierra Mar. 19, 2009

Eclipse Theatre Company's 2009 Season: The Celebration Series Part II begins with REBECCA GILMAN'S BLUE SURGE, directed by Anish Jethmalani

Eclipse Theatre Company's 2009 season: The Celebration Series Part II premieres with a rare revival of one of Rebecca Gilman's most controversial plays.

The story of two small-town cops who try to arrest and then help a pair of prostitutes working at a local massage parlor, Blue Surge examines issues of class and social dynamics with brutal honesty and surprising humor. Gilman explores the small space between hope and hopelessness as her characters struggle to find an American Dream in which they can believe.

Eclipse Theatre is proud to present the Midwest's first look at Gilman's 2002 revised version of Blue Surge that premiered in New York.

Previews March 20 and 21 at 8 pm, Sunday March 22 at 3 pm
($5 industry tickets available for all previews!)
Opening night is Monday, March 23 at 7 pm

$5 industry night also on Thursday, March 26 at 8 pm

Performs Thurs, Fri, & Sat at 8 pm; Sun at 3 pm
Runs through May 3, 2009

at the Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
Post-show discussions with the cast and crew follow each Sunday matinee performance with the exception of opening and closing weekends.

Featuring Eclipse ensemble members Kevin Scott and Nathaniel Swift with guest artists Laura Coover, Sasha Gioppo and Kerry Richlan.

Eclipse ensemble members Anish Jethmalani (Director), Thomas Jones (Fight Choreographer), Stephen Dale (Production Assistant), Julie Daley (Graphic Design), Sarah Moeller (Dramaturg), JP Pierson (Assistant Director), Kat Saari (Stage Manager), Kevin Scott (Co-Producer), and Nathaniel Swift (Co-Producer). Guest artists Toy DeIorio (Sound Design), Susanne Surdenik (Assistant Stage Manager), Michelle Tesdall (Costume Design), and Mike Winkelman (Set Design).

Tickets on sale now!
Call 773-404-7336
or
For more information, visit www.eclipsetheatre.com

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