Photo Flash: Teatro Luna's LUNATIC(a)S Extends Thru 2/21

Chicago's All Latina Theatre Company has never shied away from difficult topics or taboo issues, and their new take on everyday lunacy is no exception. In the Ensemble's trademark and irreverent style, the ladies of Teatro Luna really "show you crazy" in this full remount of Lunatic(a)s-kicked Luna-style and crazier than ever-with the addition of new stories and musical numbers.

"We are so excited to be revisiting this piece... this play is quintessentially Luna, it tackles our namesake, The Moon (La Luna) and places our true-life stories in the context of myths and superstitions about women, Latinas and the moon," says Award-winning playwright Tanya Saracho and Director/Developer of Lunatic(a)s. "After Machos, SÓLO Tú and Jarred, we felt it was time to step back into our character shoes, and recapture what we know how to do best; the ensemble-built show of multiple perspectives. As we usher in our 10 year anniversary (June 2010 Luna celebrates its 10th birthday), we knew that revisiting this show was the right choice for our unique ensemble. You're going to see what you have come to expect from Luna: choral pieces, autobiographical stories, original music, talented Latina performers... we are bringing all the Luna swagger this time around."

WHERE: Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave.

WHEN: Now Extended through Feb 21, 2010
Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 6:00 pm

WHO: Directed by: Tanya Saracho, Artistic Director of Teatro Luna; Created by: El Teatro Luna

Featuring some of your favorite Ensemble Members: Belinda Cervantes (Machos, S-ex-Oh!), Maritza Cervantes (Machos, S-e-x-Oh!), Yadira Correa (Machos, S-e-x-Oh! Jarred), Miranda Gonzalez (SÓLO Tú, Jarred), Suzette Mayobre (S-e-x-Oh!, SÓLO Tú), with Artistic Associate Maria Enriquez (S-e-x-Oh!: The Remix) and New Lunaticas Christina Nieves (S-e-x-Oh!: The Remix, The House on Mango Street), and Mari Stratton (The House on Mango Street).

Production Team: Producer: Alex Meda for Teatro Luna, Stage Manager: Jo Ann Flores-Deter, Production Manager: Patrick Fries, Composer: Tamara Roberts, Assistant Director: Lauren Villegas, Set Design: Dan Matthews, Sound Design: Sarah Ramos, Costume Design: Christine Pascual, Lighting Design: by Artistic Associate Mac Vaughey.

GENERAL: $15.00 on Thursdays & Sundays and $20 on Fridays and Saturdays. (See website for ticket specials). STUDENT TICKET/GROUP RATE: $12.00. SPECIAL EVENTS: $25.00 (Every Thursday is Ladies Night features a reception and talk back with the cast and ensemble.)

TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
Tickets now on sale online at www.teatroluna.org.
For Group Sales call (773) 878-LUNA (5862) (not a reservation line)
Please visit www.teatroluna.org for more information

Photo credit: Johnny Knight