Photo Flash: First Look at Other Theatre's THE MAKING OF A MODERN FOLK HERO World Premiere

Other Theatre, in association with Chicago Dramatists' Grafting Project, launches its 4th season with the world premiere of Martín Zimmerman's comedic graphic novel for the stage THE MAKING OF A MODERN FOLK HERO, directed by Kelly Howe, playing now through October 29, 2017 at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave. in Chicago. The press opening is tonight, October 5, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

THE MAKING OF A MODERN FOLK HERO features Celeste Burns, Aida Delaz, Adelina Feldman-Schultz, Robert N. Isaac, Christopher Meister, Becca Sheehan and Hannah Toriumi.

A congressman entices an old friend (and washed-up actor) to portray a superhero in a publicity stunt designed to stop the unjust bulldozing of a public housing complex. They leave the crowd enthralled, but what happens when the character the politician created goes rogue? This graphic novel for the stage employs a seamless blend of live actors and shadow puppets to interrogate the hopes, fears and social forces that push people to yearn for and believe in the possibility of superheroes.

The production team for THE MAKING OF A MODERN FOLK HERO includes: Michael Johannsen (scenic design), Olivia Crary (costume design), Will Coeur (lighting design), Colin Trevor (sound design), Nick Thornton (puppet design & puppet choreography) and Kasey Trouba (stage manager).

THE MAKING OF A MODERN FOLK HERO was developed in part through readings and workshops at Chicago Dramatists. Single tickets are available at theothertheatrecompany.com.

Photo Credit: Carin Silkaitis