Photo Flash: First Look at Akvavit Theatre's THE ORCHESTRA
Chicago's Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of Finnish playwright Okko Leo's dark comedy THE ORCHESTRA directed by Brad Akin, playing December 9, 2015 - January 10, 2016 at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at brownpapertickets.com. The press opening is Friday, December 11 at 8 pm.
THE ORCHESTRA features Bergen Anderson*, Emily Demko, Steve Herson, Ryan David Heywood, Josiah Kumpost, Jim Poole and Tony St. Clair.
THE ORCHESTRA follows a group of has-been rockers who've been playing weddings for peanuts. But when a band-mates famous sister visits them at a gig - they see an opportunity for one fimnal push for fame. It's "Fargo meets This Is Spinal Tap" in a performance that has all of Finland abuzz - and that's saying something in a land where extroverted Finns look at your shoes when they talk!
For additional information, visit www.akvavittheatre.org.
The production team for THE ORCHESTRA includes: Joe Schermoly (scenic designer), Izumi Inaba (costume designer), Maggie Fullilove-Nugent (lighting designer), Matt Chapman (sound designer and composer), Archer Curry (props designer), Christina Gorman (fight choreographer), Andrew Peters (asst. director), Krista Mickelson (production manager) and Lauren Lassus (stage manager).
Photo by Sooz Main
Steven Herson, Tony St. Clair, Ryan David Heywood, Jim Poole and Josiah Kumpost
Josiah Kumpost, Ryan David Heywood, Steven Herson, Jim Poole, Tony St. Clair and Bergen Anderson
Jim Poole, Steven Herson and Tony St. Clair
Tony St. Clair, Jim Poole, Steven Herson, Josiah Kumpost and Ryan David Heywood
Steven Herson, Bergen Anderson and Jim Poole
Josiah Kumpost, Jim Poole, Ryan David Heywood, Steven Herson and Tony St. Clair
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