Photo Flash: First Look at Strawdog's THE SWEETER OPTION

Strawdog Theatre Company and Artistic Director Hank Boland are proud to announce their 100th production, ensemble member John Henry Roberts' The Sweeter Option, now through March 28, direction by Marti Lyons, at Strawdog Theatre Company, 3829 N. Broadway St. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Strawdog celebrates its 100th production with the world premiere production of The Sweeter Option. A low-rent investigator named Tucker (Sam Guinan-Nyhart) tracks a stolen rent-a-car and stumbles neck-deep into an embezzlement scheme gone sour. There's enough cash up for grabs to finance a whole new life, but the only way to it is through Irene Pike (Ensemble Member Michaela Petro), a suburban housewife who is clearly more than she lets on. A fast-paced and darkly funny psychological thriller set in 1971 Chicagoland, directed by Lookingglass Theatre's Marti Lyons, who helmed Haven Theatre's hit productions Seminar and Hot Georgia Sunday and The Gift Theatre's Mine.

Additional cast includes Strawdog ensemble member Jamie Vann with guest artists, Matt Farabee, Rudy Galvan, Sarah Price and Emily Tate.

The production team also includes Strawdog Company Ensemble Members Jordan Kardasz, light designer; Heath Hays, Sound Designer; Carmine Grisolia, technical director; Kyle Hamman, video design with guest artists Joanna Iwanicka, set design; Kristy Hall, costume design; Amanda Herrmann, props designer; Michael Stanfill, projection design; Ryan Bourque, fight choreographer; Ellen Willet, production manager; Lindsey Miller, stage manager; Cody Spellman, assistant director and Joe Pindelski, dramaturg.

Preview performance tickets are $15 with performances Friday, Feb. 13, Saturday, Feb. 14, Thursday, Feb. 19, and Friday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. There is a Board Preview Event, Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m., with $50 tickets that include access to a post-performance reception. Opening/Press night is Monday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. An industry performance is Monday, March 2 at 8 p.m. The performance schedule is Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Single Tickets are $28 and on sale now. Subscriptions, group, senior and student discounts are also available. Tickets may be ordered online at strawdog.org or by calling OvationTix toll-free: 866-811-4111.

Photos by Kyle Hamman, KBH Media

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