Profiles Theatre Presents KID SISTER 11/2-12/19

Profiles Theatre continues its 2010-2011 Season with the World Premiere of Kid Sister by Will Kern, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus. The production runs November 2 - December 19, 2010, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. The press opening is Sunday, November 7, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.

Demi Williams, a sexy 19-year-old single mom and American Idol wannabe, believes only one thing stands between herself and singing superstardom-her stalker, ex-boyfriend, Kendall Fritch. To get this psycho out of her life forever, she elicits the aid of her brother Cassius, recently returned from a stretch in Florida's Gainesville Prison. But ex-con Cassius wants more than she's willing to give-custody of her newborn baby girl. This "modern dime novel" tells the story of a deadly ambitious sister who stops at nothing on her quest for musical stardom as well as her brother's desperate shot at redemption.

Will Kern is best known for his play, Hellcab, one of the longest running shows in Chicago's history. Originally produced by Famous Door Theater Company in 1992, it ran for over nine years. Performed coast-to-coast and worldwide, Hellcab won numerous awards, including a Fringe First at the Edinburgh Festival. His newest play, Mothers and Tigers: True Stories of Korean Women, received its World premiere from the Chaimoo Theater Company in Seoul, South Korea, where he teaches Communications at the Sookmyung Women's University.

Kid Sister marks the first unsolicited script to receive a full production in Profiles' twenty-two year history.

The cast of Kid Sister features Profiles' ensemble members Eric Burgher (Jailbait, Body Awareness), Darrell W. Cox (Killer Joe, The Mercy Seat) and Allison Torem (Great Falls, In a Dark Dark House). The cast also includes Emily Vajda (Graceland) and Marc Singletary.

The designers are Roger Wykes (set), Mattison Voell (lights), Myron Elliott (costumes), Jeffrey Levin (sound and original music) and the stage manager is Corey Weinberg.

Tickets for Kid Sister are $30 for Thursdays and $35 for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are available by phone, (773) 549-1815, or online, www.profilestheatre.org. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 7:00 p.m.

Profiles Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre company founded in 1988 by five Eastern Illinois University alumni and has since been continually producing plays. Profiles brings new works to Chicago that illuminate the determination and resiliency of the human spirit. The company produces World, US and Midwest Premieres by new playwrights, as well as established writers whose work has been seen across the country and around the world. Profiles is particularly drawn to playwrights with a unique narrative style and use of language and the company takes pride in carefully selecting scripts that combine integrity with risk. Profiles Theatre is committed to producing plays that tell a story in a captivating way with productions that complement the ensemble and speak to its audience.

Title: Kid Sister
Playwright: Will Kern
Directed by: Artistic Director Joe Jahraus
Featuring: Profiles ensemble members Eric Burgher, Darrell W. Cox and Allison Torem,
along with Marc Singletary and Emily Vajda
Dates: Previews: November 2 - 6, 2010 at 8 p.m., November 11 at 8:00 p.m
Press opening: Sunday November 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Regular run: November 7 - December 19, 2010
Schedule: Thursday-Friday: 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway
Parking is available for $10 - $12 at 4100 N. Clarendon
(One block east of the theatre at the corner of Clarendon and Belle Plaine)
Ticket prices: Thursdays are $30, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are $35; Students and Senior Citizens receive a $5 discount on all performances; Group rates are available.
Box Office: Buy online at www.profilestheatre.org
or call (773) 549-1815

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