Shattered Globe Theatre Presents the Chicago Premiere of FIVE MILE LAKE

Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to continue its 2017-18 Season with Rachel Bonds' new drama FIVE MILE LAKE, directed by Cody Estle. This Chicago premiere asks the question, "In this rapidly transforming world, when is the right time to make a major change in your life? What holds you back?" FIVE MILE LAKE will play January 11 - February 24, 2018 at SGT's resident home Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 15 at www.shatteredglobe.org, by calling (773) 975-8150 or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office. The press opening is Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 3 pm.

FIVE MILE LAKE will feature Shattered Globe ensemble members Steve Peebles*, Drew Schad*, Joseph Wiens* and SGT artistic associate Daniela Colucci+ with Aila Peck.

In a style reminiscent of Chekhov, five spirited young adults approaching thirty try to navigate the emotional undercurrents of unrequited love, loss and possibility. The unexpected return of a sibling sets in motion an inadvertent winter reunion in their small Pennsylvania town - the kind of claustrophobic place that most kids grow up to leave. Looking toward the frozen lake and wrestling with their future, each character aspires to make a new choice - the "right" choice - and comes face-to-face with the choices they have already made.

Comments Director Cody Estle, "Five Mile Lake is a funny and moving portrait of small town people -both the people who stayed and the people who moved away. Sometimes everyone else's life looks better from a distance but what really defines happiness? Coming from a small town myself and being around the age of these characters brings a special connection - it's a story that I'm eager to tell. It's filled with family, dreams and hope - I think it will engage, move and inspire audiences."

Producing Artistic Director Sandy Shinner adds, "The writing in Five Mile Lake is a gift to actors as they explore the tension between what the characters say and what they feel. In this season of all Chicago premieres, Shattered Globe is excited to welcome playwright Rachel Bonds to our theater. She'll be joining us during the creative process and we look forward to introducing her to Chicago's theater community and our audiences."

The production team for FIVE MILE LAKE includes Jeffrey D. Kmiec (scenic design), Hailey Rakowiecki (costume design), JR Lederle (lighting design), Christopher Kriz+ (sound design), Vivian Knouse* (props design), Eva Breneman (dialect coach), A.J. Roy (asst. director), Judy Anderson* (exec. production manager), Colin David (production manager), Denise Savas (stage manager) and Ayanna Wimberley (asst. stage manager).