Our Future Metropolis: Mr. D.H. Burnham Presents a Plain Talk for the Development of Chicago Presented 9/14 At The Harold Washington Library

Lookingglass Theatre Company's production of Our Future Metropolis: Mr. D.H. Burnham Presents a Plain Talk for the Development of Chicago, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member John Musial, featuring Ensemble Member Raymond Fox, has been selected as part of One Book, One Chicago's fall 2009 programming. The production will play in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium of the Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. with a post-show discussion with Jean Linsner, Vice President of Youth Education, Chicago Architecture Foundation and Bill Savage, Senior Lecturer of Northwestern University.

Lookingglass Theatre originally presented this one-man performance in July 2009 as part of The Burnham Centennial. The performance recreates the initial presentation of Burnham's Plan to the public. Musial's staging brings out the genius in Burnham's project while visually linking his plan with today's Chicago through both authentic original slides and modern-day photography.

Lookingglass, the only theater company that participated in the region-wide Burnham Plan Centennial, is proud to pay tribute to this important part of Chicago's history. The one-man production celebrates the anniversary of Burnham's groundbreaking plan that led to Chicago's sweeping lakefront, the "emerald necklace" of County Forest Preserves, and a tradition of bold plans and big dreams.

Title: Our Future Metropolis: Mr. D.H. Burnham Presents a Plain Talk for the Development of Chicago
Adapted by: Ensemble Member John Musial
Directed by: Ensemble Member John Musial
Featuring: Ensemble Member Raymond Fox
Post-show discussion: Jean Linsner, Vice President of Youth Education
Chicago Architecture Foundation
- Bill Savage, Senior Lecturer
Northwestern University

Date & time: Monday, September 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium
Location: The Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St.

For more information please visit www.lookingglasstheatre.org or http://www.chipublib.org/events/details/id/30016/

About Lookingglass Theatre Company
Inventive. Collaborative. Transformative. Lookingglass Theatre Company was founded in 1988 by eight Northwestern University students. 2007-2008 marked the company's 20th anniversary season. Lookingglass is home to a multi-disciplined ensemble of artists who create story-centered theatrical work that is physical, aurally rich and visually metaphoric. Lookingglass has staged 50 world premieres at 23 venues across Chicago, and garnered 41 Joseph Jefferson Awards and Citations.

Work premiered at Lookingglass has been produced in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, Berkeley, Philadelphia, Princeton, Hartford, Kansas City, Washington D.C. and St. Louis. In the coming year, touring productions include Lookingglass Alice at The ALLIANCE THEATRE, The Actors Theatre of Louisville, and Syracuse Stage as well as Around The World in 80 Days at Centerstage in Baltimore and Kansas City Repertory. Lookingglass Originals have been produced across the United States.

The Lookingglass Theatre in Chicago's landmark Water Tower Water Works opened in June 2003. In addition to developing and presenting ensemble work, Lookingglass Education and Community programs encourage creativity, teamwork and confidence with more than 15,000 community members each year.

Lookingglass Theatre Company continues to expand its artistic, financial and institutional boundaries under the guidance of Executive Director Rachel Kraft, Artistic Director David Catlin, Producing Artistic Director Philip R. Smith, Artistic Director of New Work Heidi Stillman, a 22-member artistic ensemble, 14 artistic associates, 13 production affiliates and administrative staff a dedicated board of directors led by Lisa Green. For more information, visit lookingglasstheatre.org.

About the Burnham Plan Centennial
Lookingglass Theatre is one of 250 Burnham Plan Centennial Partner Institutions offering hundreds of ways for the people of Chicago's three-state metropolitan region to dream big and plan boldly. This 100th anniversary of the Plan of Chicago is once again stirring a diverse community to action on a grand scale-building the best possible quality of life for all. For more information, visit www.burnhamplan100.org.

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