Mierka Girten News

From the producers who presented the critically acclaimed landmark David Cromer production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, now comes the New York premiere of the new comedy, Mistakes Were Made, by Craig Wright with direction by Dexter Bullard.

From the producers who presented the critically acclaimed landmark David Cromer production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, now comes the New York premiere of the new comedy, Mistakes Were Made, by Craig Wright with direction by Dexter Bullard. The two-character play features Academy Award-nominee Michael Shannon as producer Felix Artifex and Mierka Girten as his assistant Esther, with puppetry by Sam Deutsch, and reunites the creative team of the Off-Broadway smash hit Bug Bullard, Shannon and Barrow Street. The 16-week limited engagement began performances November 5, 2010 at the Barrow Street Theatre. Opening night is Sunday evening, November 14, 2010.

A Red Orchid Theatre continues its 2010-2011 Season with The Iliad, adapted from Robert Fagles' translation by Craig Wright and directed by Steve Wilson. The production will run November 12 - December 19, 2010 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells.

A Red Orchid Theatre continues its 2010-2011 Season with The Iliad, adapted from Robert Fagles' translation by Craig Wright and directed by Steve Wilson. The production will run November 12 - December 19, 2010 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells.

A Red Orchid Theatre continues its 2010-2011 Season with The Iliad, adapted from Robert Fagles' translation by Craig Wright and directed by Steve Wilson. The production will run November 12 - December 19, 2010 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells.

Producers Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian and Tom Wirtshafter, who presented the critically acclaimed landmark production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, will next present the New York premiere of the new comedy, Mistakes Were Made, by Craig Wright with direction by Dexter Bullard. The two-character play features Academy Award-nominee Michael Shannon as producer Felix Artifex and Mierka Girten as his assistant Esther, and reunites the creative team of the Off-Broadway smash hit Bug (Bullard, Shannon and Barrow Street). The 16- week limited engagement will begin performances Friday, November 5, 2010 at the Barrow Street Theatre. Opening night is set for Sunday evening, November 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Producers Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian and Tom Wirtshafter, who presented the critically acclaimed landmark production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, will next present the New York premiere of the new comedy, Mistakes Were Made, by Craig Wright with direction by Dexter Bullard.

Producers Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian and Tom Wirtshafter, who presented the critically acclaimed landmark production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, will next present the New York premiere of the new comedy, Mistakes Were Made, by Craig Wright with direction by Dexter Bullard. The two-character play features Academy Award-nominee Michael Shannon as producer Felix Artifex and Mierka Girten as his assistant Esther, and reunites the creative team of the Off-Broadway smash hit Bug (Bullard, Shannon and Barrow Street). The 16- week limited engagement will begin performances Friday, November 5, 2010 at the Barrow Street Theatre. Opening night is set for Sunday evening, November 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

A Red Orchid Theatre continues its 2010-2011 Season with The Iliad, adapted from Robert Fagles' translation by Craig Wright and directed by Steve Wilson. The production will run November 12 - December 19, 2010 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells.

A Red Orchid Theatre continues its 2010-2011 Season with The New Electric Ballroom, written by Enda Walsh and directed by Robin Witt.

A Red Orchid Theatre continues its 2010-2011 Season with The Iliad, adapted from Robert Fagles' translation by Craig Wright and directed by Steve Wilson. The production will run November 12 - December 19, 2010 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells.

Producers Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian and Tom Wirtshafter, who presented the critically acclaimed landmark production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, will next present the New York premiere of the new comedy, Mistakes Were Made, by Craig Wright with direction by Dexter Bullard. The two-character play features Academy Award-nominee Michael Shannon as producer Felix Artifex and Mierka Girten as his assistant Esther, and reunites the creative team of the Off-Broadway smash hit Bug (Bullard, Shannon and Barrow Street). The 16- week limited engagement will begin performances Friday, November 5, 2010 at the Barrow Street Theatre. Opening night is set for Sunday evening, November 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Producers Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian and Tom Wirtshafter, who presented the critically acclaimed landmark production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, will next present the New York premiere of the new comedy, Mistakes Were Made, by Craig Wright with direction by Dexter Bullard.

A Red Orchid Theatre opens its 2010-2011 season with LOUIS SLOTIN SONATA, written by Paul Mullin and directed by Ensemble Member Karen Kessler. The production will run September 10 - October 24, 2010 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells Ave, Chicago. Previews will cost $15. A regular run will cost $25 on Thursdays and $30 Friday to Sunday. For more information contact (312) 943-8722 or visit www.aredorchidtheatre.org.

A Red Orchid Theatre continues its 2010-2011 Season with The Iliad, adapted from Robert Fagles' translation by Craig Wright and directed by Steve Wilson. The production will run November 12 - December 19, 2010 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells.

A Red Orchid Ensemble Member Mierka Girten hosts the 10th annual Mookie Jam on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Lincoln Hall to benefit artists living and working with Multiple Sclerosis. The event will feature improv act TJ & Dave, as well as a silent auction, raffle, and full buffet. All funds raised will be donated to artist Staci Anderson.

A Red Orchid Ensemble Member Mierka Girten hosts the 10th annual Mookie Jam on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Lincoln Hall to benefit artists living and working with Multiple Sclerosis. The event will feature improv act TJ & Dave, as well as a silent auction, raffle, and full buffet. All funds raised will be donated to artist Staci Anderson.

A Red Orchid Theatre opens its 2010-2011 season with LOUIS SLOTIN SONATA, written by Paul Mullin and directed by Ensemble Member Karen Kessler. The production will run September 10 - October 24, 2010 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells Ave, Chicago. Previews will cost $15. A regular run will cost $25 on Thursdays and $30 Friday to Sunday. For more information contact (312) 943-8722 or visit www.aredorchidtheatre.org.

A Red Orchid proudly announces its 2010-2011 season, featuring the Midwest Premieres of Paul Mullin's Louis Slotin Sonata, directed by Ensemble Member Karen Kessler, and Enda Walsh's The New Electric Ballroom, directed by Robin Witt.

A Red Orchid Theatre will close the second extension of Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party, directed by Shade Murray and featuring A Red Orchid Ensemble Members Kirsten Fitzgerald, Mierka Girten and Larry Grimm, with Natalie West and Ryan Bollettino on May 23.