Zeke Sulkes News

The Hypocrites are pleased to announce their 2014-15 Season, beginning in August 2014 with the world premiere of ALL OUR TRAGIC, an unparalleled twelve-hour theatrical adaptation that combines all 32 surviving Greek tragedies into a single epic narrative, adapted and directed by Founding Artistic Director Sean Graney*. Audiences may experience ALL OUR TRAGIC at a single twelve-hour marathon performance (with ample breaks for food and beverage) or through shorter installments spread over multiple weekends.

Barrel of Monkeys is pleased to bring back the popular Winter Matinees of its long-running, critically acclaimed revue THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA, directed by Jason Sperling, playing Sundays at 2 pm from January 26 - February 23, 2014 at the Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago. THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA is conceived and written by Chicago Public School students and adapted for the stage and performed by Barrel of Monkeys Company Members. Clever and funny - touching and poignant - the collection of short sketches are equally entertaining for both adults and children. The line-up changes each week by audience vote - so no two shows are ever the same. For tickets, reservations and information visit www.barrelofmonkeys.org or call (312) 409-1954. The press performance is Sunday, February 2, 2014 at 2 pm.

PIRATES OF PENZANCE at the American Repertory Theater's Loeb Drama Center is tantamount to a three-ring circus being held at a beach volleyball tournament. There are beach balls, kiddie pools, beach chairs, and a grass cocktail shack. The cast performs as roving troubadours, each proficiently playing an instrument. The singing voices are good across the board and the songs are delivered with brio. As an acting troupe, The Hypocrites fit nicely with the A.R.T. aesthetic, making a strong connection with the audience both physically and emotionally. Director Sean Graney's vision serves as an introduction to the great work of Gilbert and Sullivan, albeit equivalent to a 'Reader's Digest' abridgement, and one might hope that it would motivate the previously uninitiated to learn more about them.

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), in association with the Loeb Drama Center, begins performances of the runaway hit of the 2012 Emerging AmericaFestival, Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance, in a new adaptation by Sean Graney and Kevin O'Donnell, arranged by Kevin O'Donnell and the Cast. Performances begin tonight, May 10, 2013 with press opening on Wednesday, May 15, and runs through June 2, 2013.

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), in association with the Loeb Drama Center, begins performances of the runaway hit of the 2012 Emerging AmericaFestival, Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance, in a new adaptation by Sean Graney and Kevin O'Donnell, arranged by Kevin O'Donnell and the Cast. Performances begin on May 10, 2013 with press opening on Wednesday, My 15, and runs through June 2, 2013.

Following 2011's The Sparrow and last season's sold-out-hit Death and Harry Houdini, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is proud to partner with the famed House Theatre of Chicago for a third consecutive season to present a new holiday-themed production, THE NUTCRACKER, A MAGICAL NEW PLAY, playing November 29 through December 30 in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House). Written by House company members Jake Minton and Phillip Klapperich, and featuring original music by Jefferson Award-winning composer Kevin O'Donnell, THE NUTCRACKER, A MAGICAL NEW PLAY is a "riveting reinvention" (The Chicago Sun-Times) of the beloved holiday classic by E.T.A. Hoffmann and boasts an in-the-round set perfect for up-close enchanting experiences.

Following 2011's The Sparrow and last season's sold-out-hit Death and Harry Houdini, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is proud to partner with the famed House Theatre of Chicago for a third consecutive season to present a new holiday-themed production, THE NUTCRACKER, A MAGICAL NEW PLAY, playing November 29 through December 30 in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House). Written by House company members Jake Minton and Phillip Klapperich, and featuring original music by Jefferson Award-winning composer Kevin O'Donnell, THE NUTCRACKER, A MAGICAL NEW PLAY is a "riveting reinvention" (The Chicago Sun-Times) of the beloved holiday classic by E.T.A. Hoffmann and boasts an in-the-round set perfect for up-close enchanting experiences.

The House Theatre of Chicago launches its 11th Season with part one of a brand new trilogy from Artistic Director Nathan Allen and collaborator and Company Member Chris Mathews. The Iron Stag King: Part One begins performances August 31, 2012 at The Chopin Theatre (1543 W Division St.)

About Face Theatre and The Hypocrites are pleased to present THE WOYZECK PROJECT, a city-wide festival celebrating the classic proletariat tale.

About Face Theatre and The Hypocrites are proud to present THE WOYZECK PROJECT-a festival headlined by productions of WOYZECK by Georg Buchner, adapted and directed by Sean Graney and the world premiere of PONY by Sylvan Oswald, directed by Bonnie Metzgar.

About Face Theatre and The Hypocrites are proud to present THE WOYZECK PROJECT-a festival headlined by productions of WOYZECK by Georg Buchner, adapted and directed by Sean Graney and the world premiere of PONY by Sylvan Oswald, directed by Bonnie Metzgar.

About Face Theatre and The Hypocrites are proud to present THE WOYZECK PROJECT-a festival headlined by productions of WOYZECK by Georg Buchner, adapted and directed by Sean Graney and the world premiere of PONY by Sylvan Oswald, directed by Bonnie Metzgar.

Strawdog Theatre Company continues their 23rd anniversary season with Edward Kemp's adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov's famous Russian novel, The Master and Margarita, directed by Louis Contey, February 24 - April 2, at the Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N Broadway.

Strawdog Theatre Company continues their 23rd anniversary season with Edward Kemp's adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov's famous Russian novel, The Master and Margarita, directed by Louis Contey, February 24 - April 2, at the Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N Broadway.

Strawdog Theatre Company concludes their 22nd season with Bertolt Brecht's classic The Good Soul of Szechuan, translated by David Harrower, directed by Strawdog Artistic Associate Shade Murray, April 25 - May 29 at Strawdog Theater, 3829 N. Broadway Street.

Strawdog Theatre Company concludes their 22nd season with Bertolt Brecht's classic The Good Soul of Szechuan, translated by David Harrower, directed by Strawdog Artistic Associate Shade Murray, April 25 - May 29 at Strawdog Theater, 3829 N. Broadway Street.

Strawdog Theatre Company concludes their 22nd season with Bertolt Brecht's classic The Good Soul of Szechuan, translated by David Harrower, directed by Strawdog Artistic Associate Shade Murray, April 25 - May 29 at Strawdog Theater, 3829 N. Broadway Street.

Due to popular demand, The House Theatre of Chicago is adding four weeks of performances of ROSE AND THE RIME. The show will continue playing at the Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.) through Saturday, May 9, 2009. Written by the creative team Chris Mathews, Jake Minton and Nathan Allen, this original Midwestern fairy tale has entertained packed houses since its opening on February 22, 2009 with witches, myth and magic. Tickets for the newly added performances are now available for purchase.

Due to popular demand, The House Theatre of Chicago is adding four weeks of performances of ROSE AND THE RIME. The show will continue playing at the Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.) through Saturday, May 9, 2009. Written by the creative team Chris Mathews, Jake Minton and Nathan Allen, this original Midwestern fairy tale has entertained packed houses since its opening on February 22, 2009 with witches, myth and magic. Tickets for the newly added performances are now available for purchase.