Signal Ensemble Theatre Remounts Hit Jukebox Musical AFTERMATH 11/6-12/12

Signal Ensemble Theatre presents the remount of the hit jukebox musical "Aftermath," written and directed by co-artistic director Ronan Marra, as the second show of their eighth season. Brian Jones, founder and original leader of The Rolling Stones, was perhaps most famous for his mysterious death at age 27. Jones's lasting impact on rock ‘n roll was masked behind his sexual escapades, high profile relationships and drug induced arrests. Spanning the years 1966-1969, "Aftermath," a drama with the actors playing live music, maps the rise and fall of a troubled genius whose legacy was overshadowed by the very band he created. The show runs about 90 minutes with no intermission. Marra received a Jeff nomination for Best New Work for his last new play "Landslide" (produced by Signal in 2005).

WHERE: The Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 West Berenice Ave., Chicago, IL 60613-2720
Street parking available on Ravenswood and Berenice (runs one way going west) CTA Brown line EL stops Irving Park and Addison
CTA busses #80-Irving Park, #152-Addison, #50-Damen, #11-Lincoln
Handicapped accessible

WHEN: Opens Saturday, November 6, 2010, 8 p.m.
Closes Sunday, December 12 (updated ending date; must close 12/12)
Runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m.
Added show on Monday, November 15, 8 p.m.
NO SHOWS on Thanksgiving weekend, November 25-28

TICKETS:773-347-1350; www.signalensemble.com
Tickets go on sale on Monday, October 4
$20 for regular single tickets
$15 for students/seniors (with ID); also for groups of 15 or more

STAFF: Ensemble members Ronan Marra (Playwright and Director), Stephanie Ehemann (Stage Manager), Tony Ingram (Sound Design), and Melania Lancy (Scenic Design); with guest artists Mark Hurni (Lighting Design), Elise Kauzlaric (Dialects), Elsa Hiltner (Costume Design), Mary O'Dowd (Properties Design), and Alex Duvel (sitar and dulcimer instructor).

CAST: Ensemble members Vincent Lonergan (ensemble) Simone Roos (Anita), AaRon Snook (Brian, guitar, sitar and dulcimer), Joseph Stearns (Keith, guitar), Bries Vannon (Charlie, drums), and Philip Winston (ensemble); with guest artists Dylan Stuckey (Bill, bass), Nick Vidal (Mick, vocals), and Andrew Yearick (George, guitar).

FUNDER: Productions Plus is the exclusive sponsor of Signal Ensemble Theatre's 2010-2011 season.

NEXT: "Accidental Death of An Anarchist," February 14-March 19, 2011
"Aces," May 16-June 18, 2011

Signal Ensemble Theatre, 773-347-1350, info@signalensemble.com  
www.signalensemble.com  

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