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The New Colony Sets Summer SIDE STAGE Lineup

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The New Colony has announced its summer line-up of Side Stage programming, including a fully-staged world premiere play, a sneak peek at a new musical in development and one of the most unique improv nights around! Side Stage performances will take place throughout June and July at The New Colony's new home, The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. For reservations and additional information on Side Stage, visit www.thenewcolony.org.

The Summer 2015 Side Stage Line-Up Includes:

June 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27 at 10:30 pm
KUMATE!
Created, directed and performed by Ryan Williams
Music by Ryan Miera

A one-man improvised Kung-Fu movie. Based on one audience suggestion, improviser Ryan Williams will create an entire world filled with action, adventure, honor, realistic sound effects and even a pan flute. Special opening acts each night!

June 19, 20, 26 & 27 at 7:30 pm
LOST AND FOUND
Written by Erika Hakmiller
Directed by Sarah Laeuchli

Featuring Rachel Brownjohn, Julia Daubert, David Keohane, Kristi Parker-Barnhart, Esteban Reyna, Evan Sesek and Dayna Shrader

A world premiere from The New Colony's 2015 Associate Company Member Intensive Program! Julianne, an unhappy and unseen sales associate, finds herself drawn towards Jack, a recluse living off the grid. As Julianne becomes more and more enamored by Jack and his way of life, her friends and family intervene and Julianne must choose between being unseen in the modern world or only being seen by Jack in the depths of the California woods.

July 10 & 11 at 10:30 pm
IT'S GOOD FOR THE HEART
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music, lyrics and book by John Keating
Orchestration by Marshall Keating

A sneak peek at a new musical! Natasha Kepler has returned to her hometown to attend her father's funeral after her sudden departure more than two decades ago. With her, she brings her two children and a spiraling curiosity about her disappearance years ago.

Theater Fans' Choice Awards
2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats
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26% of votes
2. Christopher Gattelli - Schmigadoon!
19.1% of votes
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17.3% of votes

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