'The Mark of Zorro' at Theatre Building Chicago

 

 
WHAT: Lifeline Theatre remounts their Jeff-recommended, hit production of The Mark of Zorro at Theatre Building Chicago, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Katie McLean, based on the book by Johnston McCulley, directed by Lifeline artistic director Dorothy Milne. Discover the original Zorro. His identity is a mystery, but his heroism and sense of justice are as real as his love for the beautiful Lolita. But if he is to save her from ruin, he must inspire the town's privileged young caballeros to join him in his fight against corruption. Filled with sword-fighting thrills, this adventurous caper will captivate us with its tale of legendary heroism, and inspire us to act in the face of injustice. The show runs about two hours and 20 minutes with one intermission. 

Theatre Artistic Director and production director Dorothy Milne said, "Zorro has been a big hit for us, but we can't keep it going at Lifeline since have to soon open our 26th season with The Picture of Dorian Gray. We’re looking forward to sharing a Lifeline show with our Lakeview neighbors; giving new audiences a chance to see the type of work we’ve been presenting in Rogers Park. The universality of Zorro's appeal makes this a perfect production to bring to a bigger stage, and while we often receive accolades for cramming a lot of action onto an intimate stage (Big Stories, Up Close), we're excited to bring our sweeping stories (and swords) to Theatre Building Chicago.” This transfer is another success in Lifeline's quarter century season, after garnering five Jeff Awards (the most for a single production) from nine nominations for The Island of Dr. Moreau, plus re-mounting their hit kids' musical Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile for a summer run.   
 
WHERE: Theatre Building Chicago, West, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
$8 valet parking; Belmont El stop (Red, Brown, Purple)
Check Cubs schedule for parking restrictions
Handicapped accessible; dining deals at theatrebuildingchicago.org/dining.php
 
WHEN: Opens Saturday, September 27, 2008, 8 p.m. (media also invited to 4 p.m. preview on
September 27, and the 4 p.m. show on September 28)
Closes November 23, 2008
Preview on September 27 at 4 p.m.
Runs Thursdays & Fridays at 7:15 p.m., Saturdays at 4 & 8 p.m., & Sundays at 4 p.m.
 
TICKETS: Publish this number:  773-327-5252, Theatre Building Chicago Box Office; also
Ticketmaster at 312-902-1500 or www.ticketmaster.com; Hot Tix
$30 for regular single tickets
$20 for seniors
$15 for students (with valid ID)
$15 for rush tickets (half hour before the show, subject to availability)
$10 industry tickets every Thursday (with resume/headshot/card)
Group rates for 12 and over available upon request.                            
 
STAFF: Ensemble members Dorothy Milne (Director), Katie McLean (Adaptor), Victoria DeIorio (Sound Design), Alan Donahue (Scenic and Props Design), Elise Kauzlaric (Dialect Coach) and staff member Erica Foster (Stage Manager), with guest artists John Sanchez (Lighting Design), Branimira Ivanova (Costume Design), Geoff Coates (Fight Choreographer), Jasmin Cardenas (Assistant Director/Choreographer), Charlie Cascino (Assistant Fight Choreographer) and Susan McClelland (Dramaturg).   
 
CAST: Ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric (Captain Ramon), with guest artists B. Diego Colon (ensemble), James Elly (Don Diego), Eduardo Garcia (ensemble), Jennifer Munoz (ensemble), Christina Nieves (Lolita), and Isabel Quintero (Dona Catalina).

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