Northlight Theatre's Associates Board hosts Up Close with Low Down Dirty Blues 6/1

Northlight Theatre's Associates Board is hosting Up Close with Low Down Dirty Blues to celebrate Northlight's production of Low Down Dirty Blues. The event will be held at Justins, 3358 N. Southport Avenue in Chicago, on June 1 at 6:30pm. The evening will feature members of the cast and creative team of Low Down Dirty Blues, which runs May 27 - July 3, 2010 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie.

The Associates Board hosts this fundraising event to support Northlight's mainstage productions and education and outreach activities. The evening is open to the public, but advance tickets are required and available by email, kmoran@northlight.org, or phone, 847.679.9501 x3319. Tickets are $30 and include appetizers, cocktails, and an appearance by artists from Low Down Dirty Blues at 8:00pm.

Appetizers and Open Bar generously provided by Justins.
For additional information about Up Close with Low Down Dirty Blues, visit northlight.org.

ABOUT THE ASSOCIATES BOARD
The Northlight Theatre Associates Board is a group of young community members interested in supporting Northlight's mainstage productions and education programs. The Associates act as Northlight ambassadors aiding in audience development and fundraising. Northlight's Associates Board is a fun way for like-minded individuals to network both professionally and socially.

ABOUT LOW DOWN DIRTY BLUES
Northlight Theatre presents the World Premiere of Low Down Dirty Blues, by Randal Myler and Dan Wheetman, the creators of It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues and Fire on the Mountain. The production is directed by Randal Myler with musical direction by Dan Wheetman. Low Down Dirty Blues runs May 27 - July 3, 2010 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie. The press opening is Saturday, June 5, 2010.

When the crowd goes home for the night, the real show begins! At least that's the case at one local Blues bar, where musicians gather after hours to swap stories and songs filled with passion, soul and an authentic love of the Blues that can't be described, but demands to be played. Inspired by Blues legends such as Muddy Waters, Ma Rainey, Sophie Tucker, Howlin' Wolf and Pearl Bailey, this low down dirty jam session pays tribute to a musical form that's steeped in Chicago history - and alive and thriving today!

The production features two-time Jeff Award-winner Mississippi Charles Bevel, Tony nominee Felicia P. Fields (The Color Purple), Gregory Porter, and Sandra Reaves-Phillips.

The designers are Jack Magaw (Set Design), Rachel Laritz (Costume Design), Dan Darnutzer (Lighting Design) and Victoria DeIorio (Sound Design). The production Stage Manager is Rita Vreeland.

The musicians are Frank Menzies (Piano), James A. Perkins Jr. (Guitar), and Michael Manson (Bass), and Jon Spiegel as the Musician Contractor.

Tickets for Low Down Dirty Blues, $39-54, are available by phone, 847.673.6300, or online at northlight.org. Young Adult tickets (25 and Under) are $10 (one per person with valid ID).

Northlight Theatre aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a bold spectrum of theatrical experiences, reflecting our community to the world and the world to our community.

Now in its 35th season, the organization has mounted over 165 productions, including more than 33 world premieres. Northlight has earned 145 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations and 28 Awards. As one of the area's premier theatre companies, Northlight is a regional magnet for critical and professional acclaim, as well as talent of the highest quality.

 

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