Photo Flash: First Look at The Arc Theatre's TOP GIRLS, Opening Tonight
The Arc Theatre concludes its 2014-15 season with Caryl Churchill''s popular drama TOP GIRLS, directed by Artistic Director Mark Boergers*, playing now through February 8, 2015 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. The press opening is tonight, January 16 at 7:30 pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
TOP GIRLS will feature a scintillating ensemble cast of Arc Alumni and talented newcomers including Patricia Lavery as Marlene with Pamela Mae Davis, Meg Elliott, Aislinn Kerchaert, Tyler Meredith, Robyn Novak, Kelsey Phillips, Natalie Sallee*, Kate Marie Smith and Lana Smithner*.
TOP GIRLS follows the life and dreams of Marlene, a career-driven businesswoman who has risen to the top of her employment agency. Through interviews with prospective candidates, an absurdist dinner party with controversial women from history and conversations with her estranged family members and slick co-workers, Marlene explores the pain inherent in the inevitable choice between career success and strong family ties. In a world of the "Supermom" and a shattering glass ceiling, TOP GIRLS reveals the conflict that comes with the ultimately flawed desire to "have it all."
The production team for TOP GIRLS includes: Cailin Short* (scenic design), Catharine Young (costume design), Jason Hiett (lighting design), Matt Reich (sound design), Dustyn Martincich (movement direction), Katrina Dion (assistant director/dramaturg) and Belinda Bing* (stage manager). *Denotes The Arc Theatre Company Member.
Tickets and more information is available at www.arctheatrechicago.org.
Photo Credit: Emily Schwartz
Pamela Mae Davis, Kelsey Phillips, Patricia Lavery, Meg Elliott and Lana Smithner
Kelsey Phillips (center) and the cast of TOP GIRLS
Pamela Mae Davis, Robyn Novak, Patricia Lavery, Kate Marie Smith and Kelsey Phillips
Aislinn Kerchaert and Tyler Meredith
Patricia Lavery and Aislinn Kerchaert
Patricia Lavery and Natalie Sallee
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