Writers’ Theatre Premieres THE DETECTIVE'S WIFE, 5/24-7/31

Writers' Theatre continues its 2011/12 Season with the World Premiere of The Detective's Wife by Keith Huff, directed by Gary Griffin. The Detective;s Wife runs May 24-July 31, 2011 at Writers' Theatre, 664 Vernon Avenue in Glencoe. The press performances are June 1 & 2, 2011.

Three of Chicago's finest talents come together to create a tour-de-force evening of theatre: playwright Keith Huff, fresh from his box office record breaking Broadway debut of A Steady Rain and writer for AMC's award-winning drama Mad Men; Broadway director and multi award-winning favorite Gary Griffin and Barbara Robertson, one of Chicago's greatest actresses, bring you this exclusive Limited Engagement.

Alice Conroy is the mother of two grown children, owner of a book store and wife of a Chicago homicide detective. When her husband is gunned down on the job, she sets out to find out who did it...and why.

Title: The Detective's Wife
By: Keith Huff
Directed by: Gary Griffin
Featuring: Barbara Robertson

Dates: First performance: May 24, 2011
Press openings: June 1 & 2, 2011 at 7:30pm
Closing performance: July 31, 2011

Schedule: Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays & Fridays: 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sundays: 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
There is no 2:00 pm performance on July 3. There are no 6:00pm performances on ---July 3 & 31
Wednesday Matinees: 2:00 p.m. on --- June 29 & July 27

Location: Writers' Theatre, 664 Vernon Avenue, Glencoe
Prices: Prices for all performances range from $45 - $60
Box Office: The Box Office is located at 376 Park Avenue, Glencoe;
847-242-6000; www.writerstheatre.org

ABOUT WRITERS' THEATRE
Writers' Theatre is a professional company focusing on the Word and the Artist. Remaining true to the intention of the playwright and nurturing the artist stand at the center of the mission. Now in its 19th season, the company both revives classic scripts and cultivates new works and adaptations while invigorating them with fresh energy in the intimacy of its venues. Founded in 1992, Writers' Theatre performed exclusively at Books on Vernon, 664 Vernon Avenue for the first 12 years. In the fall of 2003, the organization opened a new 108 seat performance venue at 325 Tudor Court. Today, Writers' Theatre continues to produce in both spaces, maintaining an intimate theatrical experience for audiences. Since 2000, the subscriber base has grown more than 250%, from 1,500 to more than 5,700 today. With an operating budget of $3.3 million, Writers' Theatre is supported by a staff of 18 full-time employees and a 31-member Board of Trustees.

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