Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. Remounts SUPERIOR DONUTS, Now thru 11/25
Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. has announced the return of its Jeff Award nominated production of SUPERIOR DONUTS by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts, directed by Matt Miller and featuring nearly all of the original Mary-Arrchie cast. SUPERIOR DONUTS will play tonight, October 31 – November 25, 2012 at The Royal George Cabaret Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St. in Chicago.
Tickets are currently on sale at the Royal George Box Office by calling (312) 988-9000 or in person during business hours (Wednesdays – Saturdays from 12 pm to 6 pm or until curtain on performance days). Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com. For additional information, visit www.maryarrchie.com. The press opening is Friday, November 2 at 8 pm.SUPERIOR DONUTS is the story of Arthur Przybyszewski, an aging anti-war activist and the proprietor of a rundown donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. When Arthur hires Franco Wicks, a fast-talking African-American kid with big dreams and bigger troubles, Arthur's world is quickly changed-quite possibly for the better.
Returning for the role of Arthur is Mary-Arrchie founding member and Artistic Director, Richard Cotovsky. Mr. Cotovsky has a long history with the play: he was a part of the original development workshops at Steppenwolf, understudied Michael McKean in the 2008 Steppenwolf production, and later went on to play the role at the Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C. in 2010. Returning in the role of Franco Wicks is Preston Tate, Jr. Mr. Tate's work in Superior Donuts earned him a Jeff Award nomination for Best Actor, as well as the Denzel Washington Award for Most Promising Actor at the 2012 Black Theatre Alliance Awards.
Also reprising their roles are Millie Hurley (Randy), Bradford Stevens (James), Paige Smith (Max), Karl Potthoff (Luther) and BRyan Kelly (Kiril). Joanna Maclay and Christopher Borek join the cast in the roles of Lady Boyle and Kevin Magee, respectively.
Mary Arrchie's original production of SUPERIOR DONUTS was honored with four non-Equity Joseph Jefferson nominations in last season's awards ceremony, including nominations for Best Fight Design for David Woolley, Best Actor for Preston Tate, Jr., Best Supporting Actor for Susan Monts-Bologna and Best Production.
"Following twelve sold out weeks at Mary-Arrchie and a successful remount at Metropolis this past summer, Superior Donuts has become the best selling show in Mary-Arrchie's 27 year history and a true audience favorite," comments Artistic Director Carlo Garcia. 'The material, which centers around unlikely friendships, fading Chicago culture and the pursuit of the American Dream, resonates in our hearts as Chicagoans and is a story that we are committed to re-tell," adds Garcia.
The production team for SUPERIOR DONUTS includes: Jenniffer Thuysing & Bob Groth (Scenic Design), Stefin Seberl (Costume Design), Matthew Gawryk (Lighting Designer), Joe Court (Sound Designer), Katherine Greenleaf (Props Design), David Woolley (Fight Design), Jim Stevens (Assistant Director), Alison Barnes (Assistant Stage Manager), Jennifer McLendon (Stage Manager) and Carlo Garcia (Producing Director).
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