Jess Godwin to Headline BROWN PAPER BASH: A 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY, 10/12

Following their Jeff-Recommended production of Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen's [title of show], The Brown Paper Box Co. is thrilled to announce BROWN PAPER BASH: A 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY, a one-night-only celebration commemorating five successful years of BPBCo. productions and cabarets. Ticketing information for the event can be found at www.hideoutchicago.com.

Local singer-songwriter Jess Godwin headlines Brown Paper Bash, which also includes a set from The Moxie Sisters, a 1940s-style quintet bringing an old-fashioned twist to modern-day pop classics. Audiences will also hear songs from the reunited casts of past BPBCo. productions like Reefer Madness! The Musical, Godspell, and A New Brain, as well as selections from the Character Breakdown and Proud at Mary's cabarets. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on a silent auction to benefit the company's upcoming spring production.

"We've been really fortunate to work with an amazing community of artists in Chicago, and wanted to celebrate not only the work we've done so far, but also the incredible audiences that have supported us from day one," says Brown Paper Box Co. Executive Director M. William Panek. "We're really excited to have Jess Godwin performing, and have so many Brown Paper Box Co. alumni involved."

Tickets for the event are $10 and can be purchased at www.hideoutchicago.com. Additional information can be found at www.BrownPaperBox.org.

Along with Godwin and The Moxie Sisters, other scheduled performers include T.J. Anderson*, Jeanne T. Arrigo, Neala Barron, Johnny Kyle Cook, Megan Ensley, Matt Frye, Veronica Garza, David Geinosky, Justin Harner*, Martin James Hughes, Michelle Limon, Yando Lopez, Jake Mahler, Paul Miller, Chelsea Paice, Pavi Proczko, Jason Richards, Stephanie Rohr*, Sarah Sapperstein*, Anna Schutz*, Nick Shoda*, Daniel Spagnuolo*, Denise Tamburrino,and Jillian Weingart.

T.J. Anderson, Justin Harner, and Damian Wille* serve as the evening's pianists and musical directors, with Nick Shoda and Daniel Spagnuolo hosting. Original poster design by Charlie Sheets*.

*Denotes Brown Paper Box Co. company member.

Founded in 2010 and based in Chicago, The Brown Paper Box Co. creates thought-provoking and accessible theatrical experiences without the glitz of overproduction. This scaled-down approach allows our artists to deliver an elevated focus on the text.

IF YOU GO:

BROWN PAPER BASH: A 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Who: The Brown Paper Box Co.
What: Brown Paper Bash: A 5-Year Anniversary Party
When: Monday, October 12 from 6:00-9:00 pm
Where: 1354 West Wabansia, Chicago, IL 60642
Cost: $10
For tickets and additional information, visit www.brownpaperbox.org or www.hideoutchicago.com.