2005-2006 Relatives Season
For more information about attending a Relatives production, please ring the Box Office at (773) 929-1031.
Tuesday, May 16, 7:30pm
3 short readings in one night!!
I Guess That Makes Me a Princess (If I'm the Daughter of a Queen)
written & performed by Carolyn Briggs
directed by AmyLynn Degel
A young girl discovers that her beloved father is a homosexual. He is still marred to her mother, and she realizes he has been iving a double life. She struggles to find her place in the gay culture as well as her new role as the daughter of a queen
Whoodoo the Voodoo
written and performed by Martie Sanders
musical accompaniment by Teri Foster
An autobiographical tale of departure, wreckage, and the investigation a 39 year old curse. After living for six years above a Chinese acupuncturist in Andersonville, Martie is finally forced to move from her apartment when the building is sold to an upscale restaurateur. As the rehab starts before she's entirely moved out, Martie discovers something eerie inside one of the building's walls.
Bereaved of Light
written by Terry Selucky
directed by Greg Werstler
December, 1968. Bernie and Leah, women from completely different cultures, have become great friends through Loyola University's International Education Program. They are headed home from a quick trip to Beirut when Lebanon's airport is bombed. Bernie finds out that Leah's family may be the ones to blame.
Cast: Wendi Weber (AEA) as Bernie, Ashley Bishop as Stephanie/Alia, Ron Wells as Craig.
Tuesday, May 23, 7:30pm
The BIG SHOULDERS Short Play Festival
written & directed & acted by various Chicago artists
Big Shoulders celebrates the spirit of our great city of Chicago by way of a festival of Chicago artists telling original stories about Chicago. This evening of short pieces are written, directed and acted in by various Chicago talent- primarily the ATC ensemble, members of the Relatives Program, and students from the Art Institute's writing program. It is an opportunity for Chicago artists to create the craft they love together.
Playwrights. Martie Sanders, Wendy Whiteside, Scott T. Barsotti, Michael Merritt, Anthony Roberts, Christine Magnotta, Sean Curtin, H.G. Mabel
Directors. Joseph Bowen, Ashley Bishop, Jessa Carlstrom, Lila M. Stromer, Anna Bahow, Sean Leonard, Heather Meyers-Grum
Featuring. Kevin Kelly, Martie Sanders, Molly McVay, Mercedes Rohlfs, Matt Test, Anthony Roberts, Danica Ivanica, and many more!