Veal at A Red Orchid Theatre
Dates: 9/25/2025 - 11/2/2025
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A Red Orchid Theatre presents the world premiere of Jojo Jones' dark comedy, Veal, directed by ensemble member dado. Set in a dystopian world, the story follows Chelsea as she unexpectedly reunites with former classmates Franny, Lulu, and Noa after becoming Queen of North America, forcing them to confront their past. The cast features Jojo Brown, Alexandra Chopson, Carmia Imani, Jasper Johnson, and Alice Wu. Veal runs from September 25 to November 2, 2025.
Cast and Creative Team for Veal at A Red Orchid Theatre
Cast
Alice Wu
Noa
Jasper Johnson
Unnamed Male Concubine
Carmia Imani
Lulu
Alexandra Chopson
Chelsea
Jojo Brown
Franny
Creative Team
Connor Blackwood
Sound Designer
Izumi Inaba
Costume Designer
Ab Rieve
Props Designer
Jyreika Guest
Violence and Intimacy Director
Faith Hart
Assistant Director
Elliott Puckette
Dramaturg
Tom Daniel
Technical Director
Shelbi Weaver
Production Manager
Lauren Lassus
Stage Manager
Faith Locke
Assistant Stage Manager
dado
Director
Jojo Jones
Playwright
Tianxuan Chen
Scenic & Lighting Designer
News About Veal at A Red Orchid Theatre
VEAL World Premiere Extended At A Red Orchid Theatre
October 20, 2025 A Red Orchid Theatre’s world premiere of Jojo Jones’ Veal, directed by dado, extends through November 9, 2025. The dystopian dark comedy runs at the company’s Old Town venue following critical acclaim and audience demand.
A Red Orchid Theatre's VEAL Extends Through Early November
October 08, 2025 Due to popular demand, A Red Orchid Theatre has added week performances for its dystopian dark comedy Veal. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: A Red Orchid Theatre Opens 33rd Season with World Premiere of VEAL
October 03, 2025 A Red Orchid Theatre will open its 33rd season with the world premiere of Veal by Jojo Jones, directed by Ensemble Member dado. Performances will run September 25 – November 2, 2025 at 1531 N. Wells St. in Chicago’s Old Town. See photos of the production.
A Red Orchid Theatre Will Open 33rd Season With World Premiere of VEAL
August 25, 2025 A Red Orchid Theatre will open its 33rd Season with the world premiere of Jojo Jones’ Veal, directed by Ensemble Member dado, running September 25–November 2, 2025. The dark comedy follows a newly crowned queen forced to confront old friendships and betrayals. Tickets are on sale beginning August 26 at aredorchidtheatre.org.
A Red Orchid Theatre To Open 33rd Season With World Premiere of VEAL By Jojo Jones
July 30, 2025 A Red Orchid Theatre will open its 33rd season with the world premiere of VEAL, a dystopian dark comedy by Jojo Jones, directed by Ensemble Member dado.
VEAL World Premiere and More Set for A Red Orchid Theatre 33rd Season
April 29, 2025 Following a groundbreaking 32nd season, A Red Orchid Theatre unveiled its 2025-26 productions, the Company’s 33rd season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.About the Theatre
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What shows have played recently at A Red Orchid Theatre?
The Targeted (05/07/26-06/14/26)
Birds of North America (01/15/26-02/22/26)
THE CAVE (01/23/25-03/09/25)
Grey House (10/10/19-12/01/19)
The Killing Game (05/02/19-06/23/19)
Fulfillment Center (01/31/19-03/24/19)
Small Mouth Sounds (10/18/18-12/09/18)
The Butcher of Baraboo (03/29/12-05/13/12)
Megacosm (01/12/12-01/14/12)
Birds of North America (01/15/26-02/22/26)
THE CAVE (01/23/25-03/09/25)
Grey House (10/10/19-12/01/19)
The Killing Game (05/02/19-06/23/19)
Fulfillment Center (01/31/19-03/24/19)
Small Mouth Sounds (10/18/18-12/09/18)
The Butcher of Baraboo (03/29/12-05/13/12)
Megacosm (01/12/12-01/14/12)
What shows are coming up next at A Red Orchid Theatre?
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Rosmersholm (05/06/27-06/13/27)
You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! (02/04/27-03/14/27)
Rosmersholm (05/06/27-06/13/27)
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