Court Theatre Presents SPUNK, Previews Tonight

Court Theatre Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert present Spunk, adapted from the short stories of Zora Neale Hurston by George C. Wolfe and directed by Seret Scott. Spunk will run September 8 - October 9, 2011 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. Press Opening is Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 8 PM.

Spunk features Alexis J. Rogers (Porgy and Bess) as Blues Speak Woman, Chris Boykin, Kenn E. Head, Patrese D. McClain, and Michael Pogue.

"I git to the git with some pain n' some spit n' some spunk." The verdant, earthy language of Zora Neale Hurston (Their Eyes Were Watching God) is animated through the music of the blues in these three tales of love, revenge, and redemption. Adapted by George C. Wolfe (The Colored Museum) and featuring musical narration composed by blues artist Chic Street Man, Spunk breathes new life into these three remarkable short stories from the Harlem Renaissance.

Title: Spunk
Directed by: Seret Scott
Adapted by: George C. Wolfe
Dates: Previews: September 8 - September 16, 2011
Press opening: Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 8 PM
Regular run: September 18 - October 9, 2011
Schedule: Wed & Thurs: 7:30 PM
Fridays: 8:00 PM
Saturdays: 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Sundays: 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Location: Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave.
Tickets: $30-$40 previews
$40-$60 regular run
Box Office: Located at 5535 S. Ellis Avenue, Chicago; (773) 753-4472 or online www.CourtTheatre.org

Now in its 57th season, Court Theatre is guided by its mission to discover the power of classic theatre. Court endeavors to make a lasting contribution to American theatre by expanding the canon of translations, adaptations, and classic texts. Court revives lost masterpieces, illuminates familiar texts, and distinguishes fresh, modern classics. Court engages and inspires its audience by providing artistically distinguished productions, audience enrichment activities, and student educational experiences.

Court Theatre is the professional theatre in residence at the University of Chicago continuing to discover the power of classic theatre. Court Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Productions are made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and by a City Arts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. Court Theatre is a constituent of Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for the American Theatre; the League of Resident Theatres; the Illinois Humanities Council; the Arts Alliance Illinois; the League of Chicago Theatres; and Hyde Park Cultural Alliance.

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