Photo Flash: First Look at THE TEMPERAMENTALS at About Face Theatre

About Face Theatre will continue its 2016-17 Season with the Chicago premiere of THE TEMPERAMENTALS, Jon Marans' Off-Broadway hit about America's first LGBT rights organization. Directed by Artistic Director Andrew Volkoff, THE TEMPERAMENTALS will play now through February 18, 2017 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. The press opening is Thursday, January 19 at 7:30 pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

THE TEMPERAMENTALS features Paul Fagen, Lane Anthony Flores, Kyle Hatley, Rob Lindley and AFT Artistic Associate Alex Weisman.

THE TEMPERAMENTALS chronicles the founding of the Mattachine Society, the first sustained LGBT rights organization in the U.S., and the love affair of two of its founding members, Harry Hay and emigree Rudi Gernreich. Taking its title from 1950's slang for "homosexual," Marans' play examines what it took to stand up in the sea of grey flannel suits and demand your humanity, your visibility and your rights.

"The Temperamentals is stylish, sensitive and smart, exploring a time of incredible invisibility for the LGBTQ community," comments About Face Artistic Director Andrew Volkoff. "Marans' play asks us take stock of where we came from and, in light of recent events like the Orlando shooting massacre and controversy over transgender restrooms, provides a sobering reminder that we still have a long fight ahead."

The production team for THE TEMPERAMENTALS includes Joe Schermoly (scenic design), AFT Artistic Associate Mieka Van der Ploeg (costume design), Becca Jeffords (lighting design), Christopher Kriz (sound design) and Sarah Luse (stage manager).

Tickets are currently available at aboutfacetheatre.com, by calling (773) 975-8150 or in person at Theater Wit Box Office.

Photo Credit: Michael Brosilow