Photo Flash: First Look at The Hypocrites' THE 4TH GRADERS PRESENT AN UNNAMED LOVE-SUICIDE

The Hypocrites is pleased to continue its 2015-16 season with THE 4TH GRADERS PRESENT AN UNNAMED LOVE-SUICIDE by Artistic Director Sean Graney, co-directed by Joel Ewing and Mechelle Moe, featuring students from Senn Arts Magnet High School's "The Yard." This special collaboration will play eight performances only tonight, October 30, through November 8, 2015 at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Fourth grader Johnny shoots himself, leaving behind a play as a suicide note that the kids in his class are forced to perform as a memorial. As friends and bullies assume the roles of Johnny and his classmates, a heartbreaking, darkly curious story emerges, offering a glimpse into the motivation behind Johnny's actions.

Led by Joel Ewing and Mechelle Moe, The Yard is a collective of Senn Arts Magnet High School theatre students who have formed artistic alliances with professional theatre companies throughout Chicago. Through these partnerships, the theatrical institutions will provide a professional environment and mentorship to the developing theatre artists. Theatre relevant to young people, performed by young people.

The production features Brian Baren, Justin Burns, Hunter Dunn, Heather Lauritzen, Jauhara Sanders, Cleo Shine and Olivia Shine.

The production team for THE 4TH GRADERS PRESENT AN UNNAMED LOVE-SUICIDE includes: John Wilson (scenic design), Joel Ewing and Mechelle Moe (costume design), Heather Gilbert and Rachel Levy (lighting design), Kevin O'Donnell (sound design), Danielle Case (properties design), Dana Murphy (choreography), Max Fabian (fight choreography), Pat Fries (production manager) and Dina Klahn (stage manager).

THE 4TH GRADERS PRESENT AN UNNAMED LOVE-SUICIDE originally premiered at the side project in 2004. Tickets are currently available at www.the-hypocrites.com.

Photo Credit: Evan Hanover