Eclypse Theatre Co Presents 'Keith Reddin And The Mythology of America' 12/5

Eclipse Theatre Company's next Playwright Scholar Series event will honor our 2004 playwright Keith Reddin. Eclipse's 2004 season included Big Time, Frame 312 and Brutality of Fact.

Eclipse ensemble members and guest artists will explore the mythology of America through readings from Keith Reddin's works. An intimate discussion with the artists will follow the performance.

We hope you can join us!

"I think of myself as a very American playwright. And when you look at the words that set the American way of life, they are "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." It's not happiness, it's the pursuit of happiness. We have the freedom to pursue happiness but that doesn't mean that we're guaranteed to get it. Happiness is very fleeting; that's a very American theme. We very rarely, if ever, find it. But I enjoy that we have the freedom to pursue it and I think that's what all the plays are about."

-Keith Reddin

Directed by Eclipse ensemble members Sarah Moeller and JP Pierson

Featuring Eclipse ensemble members Julie Daley, Nina O'Keefe, JP Pierson, Kevin Scott and Nathaniel Swift, and guest artists Bill Bannon, Sorin Brouwers and Karen Yates

To get ready for the event, click on the links below for more information regarding Keith Reddin and the American Myth:
Keith Reddin Biography and Works
Interview with Keith Reddin

Performances will include selections from:
Big Time
Brutality of Fact
Frame 312
The Innocents' Crusade
Life During Wartime
Nebraska

THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR ECLIPSE SUBSCRIBERS!

A $5 suggested donation is encouraged for non-subscribers. Please contact us at 773-325-9655 for more information or to reserve your seats for these exciting events!

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