Genesis Theatrical Productions Presents TUNNEL RAT 4/5

Genesis Theatrical Productions will present the U.S. premiere of "Tunnel Rat" by award winning Australian playwright Neil Cole beginning April 5, 2012.

About the show: "In late 1965 after a run-in with the law, 17-year old Ronnie Giles was given the option of joining the Army....or going to jail. He chose the Army-and inevitably-Vietnam. Because he was short, he was 'volunteered' to go into the Vietcong Tunnels in and around the jungles of Chu Chi. By now it is early 1966. He is 18-years old, and yet another reluctant Tunnel Rat is born. Many years later as an older, troubled and guilt-ridden man, he cannot remove nor can he escape from the images he encountered in the tunnels."Tunnel Rat "explores the complex nature of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and what is important to a man.... and to a nation."

"Tunnel Rat" will be directed by Brian LeTraunik and features Stefanie Johnsen, Joyce Hshieh and Mark Shallow as Ronnie Giles.

Genesis' mission: Genesis is proud to be one of the first outside productions to be presented at the National Pastime Theatre's new home in the Preston Bradley Center, 941 W. Lawrence, Chicago and opens on Thursday, April 5, 2012.

Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 7pm to April 29.

Tickets are $25. Tickets can be ordered online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/213189. Group rates for 10 or more are available. For more information call 773-327-7077.

Discounts for active or retired members of the military are available at the box office only or by calling 773-327-7077.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.