Raven Theatre Extends BUS STOP

Raven Theatre announced a four-week extension of William Inge's Bus Stop, directed by Raven Theatre Co-Artistic Director, JoAnn Montemurro. Eleven shows have been added beyond the original closing date of December 11 (no performances the weekend of December 25):

Friday, December 16
Saturday, December 17
Sunday, December 18
Friday, December 30
Saturday, December 31
Sunday, January 1
Friday, January 6
Saturday, January 7
Sunday, January 8
Friday, January 13
Saturday, January 14

Trapped by a blustery winter storm, wayward travelers converge at a rural Kansas diner. Forced to stay the night, the weary group turns the cold into heat as they discover new relationships. Through their unexpected encounters, these forlorn souls seek and find all forms of love in one of William Inge's best known works.

For the extension, the role of Dr. Lyman (currently played by Jon Steinhagen) will be played by Mike Boone. Raven credits include Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, A Clean, Well-Lighted Place, The Room, Talk to me Like the Rain and You Can't Take it With You. Mike is a graduate of the Steven Ivcich Conservatory and has studied at the Royal National in London.

Guest Speaker Todd Bauer - Sunday, November 27
After the November 27 performance of Bus Stop, Raven welcomes Todd Bauer to lead a post-show discussion. Bauer is a playwright and scholar who specializes in American and British drama. Teaching, lecture and interview credits include the Newberry Library, Visible Theatre, Remy Bumppo Theater Company, PBS, The University of Notre Dame, and Chicago Public Radio. Bauer has been awarded the National Endowment for the Arts Challenge America Grant, a residency at Ragdale artist colony and a scholarship from the National Theater Workshop for the Handicapped.

Raven's New Year's Eve Celebration Performance
Start your New Year's revelry with the 8:00p.m. performance of Bus Stop on Saturday, December 31 followed by a champagne toast after the show with the cast. The perfect start to a festive New Year's Eve! $40 ticket price includes post-show champagne/sparkling grape juice.

All performances take place on Raven Theatre's East Stage, 6157 N. Clark
Tickets are $30
($5 discount for students/seniors, $15 for groups of 10 or more for Thursday, Friday and Sunday performances, subject to availability)
Free parking is provided in a lot adjacent to the theatre; additional street parking is available
Raven Theatre is handicapped accessible
Tickets/information: www.raventheatre.com or 773-338-2177