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Wayward Productions in association with Chicago Fusion Theatre Presents: Richard III
Written by William Shakespeare – Adapted and Directed by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia
Opening Friday, May 24th at 8:00 PM - Thru June 29th
Thurs., Fri., Sat. at 8:00 PM
Following its critically acclaimed sold out run at Underground Wonder Bar, Wayward Productions in association with Chicago Fusion Theatre is pleased to transfer this hit production to The Den.
Wayward Productions immerses itself into the underworld of a motorcycle gang to create an environmental reinterpretation of this classic Shakespearean Tragi-History. Wayward’s “royal family” is The Warlocks Motorcycle Club and their “castle”-London’s bar in early 1970’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Richard III will be a fourth wall demolishing theatrical experience for both outlaws and Shakespeare purists
Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 for industry/students/seniors/military/veterans
Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.waywardproductions.org
Or by calling 866-468-3401
The Ignorant Snob presents: THE 2 GENTLEMEN OF VERONA by William Shakespeare
Found Objects Theatre Group presents: MASCOT
Written by Chris Bower - Performed by Matt Test - Directed by Kevlyn Hayes
 Opening Friday, May 3rd at 7:30 PM
Thru May 26th
Fri., Sat. at 7:30 PM & Sun. at 3:00 PM
In Mascot, a man comically estranged from his family has something more important to worry about: a restraining order that keeps him from his son's high school football games. As he attempts increasingly grandiose and absurd ways to see his son play without being caught, he must confront the series of events that led to his banishment. Mascot is a humorous tragedy consumed with rage,
blackmail, disguises, wet grass, and whispers.
Tickets are $15
Tickets can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/353112. Reservations can be made by calling 773.800.9479 or by emailing: foundobjectstheatrechicago.com
New American Folk Theatre presents the world premiere musical: THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ
Music and book by Anthony Whitaker, directed by Whitaker and choreographed by Jamal Howard
 Fri., May 10th thru Sun., June 2nd
Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays matinees at 3:00 p.m.
Based on the children's novel of the same name, by L. Frank Baum, The Marvelous Land of Oz follows a young boy named Tip on his journey to find Ozma, the lost Princess of Oz. After escaping from Mombi, a witch who has held him captive since birth, he is joined by Jack Pumpkinhead, a talking Saw-Horse and old favorites, the Scarecrow and Tin Man. Along the way, Tip meets General Jinjur and her all-girl Army of Revolt, who take over the Emerald City and remove the Scarecrow from his throne. Magic spells and strange characters make up this tale of true identity and self-worth from Baum's beloved Oz series.
Tickets are $20. Tickets are also available for $15 for children 12 and under. Group rates for groups of 10 or more are available. Tickets are available at the door or online.
To purchase tickets, visit newamericanfolktheatre.org or http://landofoz.brownpapertickets.com/.
 THE PRINCESS SHOW
Saturdays at 3PM:
May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8
Come meet your favorite princess! Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White and their friend the silly Jester are ready to play! In this original creation from Chicago Kids Company features brightly-colored costumes and scenery, sing-a-long songs, and plenty of audience participation that is great for the whole family!
Come dressed as your favoite princess or prince!
Purchase ticket today at brownpapertickets.com
Questions? treehouse@thedentheatre.com (773) 456-1211
 Awkward Pause Theatre presents: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Book and Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN, music by ALAN MENKEN, based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith
May 31st thru June 17th
Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30PM
Sundays - 3PM
Seymour Krelborn is one unlucky clod. Working as a clerk in Mushnik’s (failing) Flower Shop, he yearns to make something of himself, earn some respect, and maybe - just maybe - gain the attention of the beautiful Audrey! Just as Mushnik gets ready to close the doors for good, Seymour discovers a new species of flytrap that could attract enough attention to save the shop and make Seymour the hero he's always dreamed of being! If only he can figure out what to feed it…
To purchase tickets, visit http://awkwardpausetheatre.brownpapertickets.com/.
Loyalty Production present: CIRCUS CIRCUS
Written by Eric Welch and Brian Walker
 June 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th
Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays matinees at 3:00 p.m.
Circus Circus creates a world within our world. One that society is barely aware of, and one in which even if you’ve never been there you have still heard stories about. You will gain access to this world through our main character, Robert, immersed deep within the system.
Circus Circus follows Robert as he is arrested for marijuana and sent to Circus Circus State Penitentiary. Through Robert you will be exposed to the loss, degradation, and chaos he is faced with on a daily basis, under the tight control of the spectacular, wonderful, extravagant, and sinister, Warden Gordon. He allows you access because like any good ringmaster, Warden Gordon enjoys showing off. Robert sits patiently, locked up alongside violent offenders, child molesters, and rapists! Some of these offenders even have a shorter prison sentence than him, and it’s all because he was arrested for marijuana. Does that make sense? A non-violent crime receiving more time than a violent crime? It happens every day, and every day our prison system is being over-crowded with non-violent marijuana offenders.
This is not a political, soap-box preaching, prison play or one heralding marijuana. This is Circus Circus- based entirely on a true story. A story that will be told not just through our actors, but with original music and video imagery strewn across multiple television screens in the theatre. Like any circus, we have prepared a night full of entertainment, and one thing is for certain, Circus Circus is a one of a kind, original play. Enjoy the show!
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the link below.
brownpapertickets.com/event/369755
 World Premiere of: LIPSTICK GOES ON LAST
May 24th – June 23rd
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Meet Meredith, a former Beauty Queen, as she struggles with aging, alcoholism, a defiant daughter, a philandering husband, and a Girl Scout Leader from Hell. Meet her best friend Rita as she struggles with overeating, a still-in-the-closet husband, and her feuding friends.
Set to a 1970’s soundtrack, come back to a not-so-much gentler time where our problems weren’t that much different than today but they were so much more FABULOUS!
A JANGLEHEART CIRCUS
August 22, 23, 24 - Shows 7PM-1AM
1 day pass $20 • Thursday/Friday/Saturday Pass $50
Submissions Close June 1st • Tickets On Sale Early June
A Jangle Heart Circus from Tim Lyons on Vimeo.;
 Her Story Theater presents:
SHADOW TOWN
October 10-November 17, 2013
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HER STORY THEATER creates an original production based on the interviewed lives of girls trafficked into the Chicago sex slave trade and those involved with their rescue and recovery.
Proceeds will benefit P.R.O.M.I.S.E, a Salvation Army program, that created and supports Anne's House - long term residential housing and care for sex trafficked girls, ages 12 to 17; and The DREAMCATCHER Foundation, a street rescue and recovery organization for Chicago sex trafficked girls and women.
SHADOW TOWN is a powerful and attitude changing production on this horrific issue. The production creates an understanding of the nightmare these young girls endure. It is a call for all of us to step forward and end this modern day slavery.
Danielle Howle, Anthony Whitaker and Shelley Miller at the Den Theatre
Wednesday, May 22, @ 7:30 PM
Tickets are $15 and are available at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/377732
 Making a rare Chicago appearance, Danielle Howle is making one stop in town on her upcoming at the Den Theatre joining Anthony Whitaker, Shelley Miller and Lauren Duffy.
Danielle Howle (born in Columbia, South Carolina) is an American singer-songwriter. After releasing an early song on a Columbia, SC music sampler, she joined the Columbia band Lay Quiet Awhile, which had been formed by brothers Dan and Phil Cook in 1989 and had released two EPs. Joining them for their first full-length album, Delicate Wire, Danielle's stage-presence quickly became a focal point for the group. Touring in support of such disparate artists as Fugazi and Indigo Girls, the band quickly began amassing critical acclaim, and Daemon Records re-released their album. When the group disbanded, Howle embarked on a solo career, beginning with a live album recorded at the University of South Carolina's McKissick Museum. She soon formed the backing band The Tantrums, featuring John Furr on guitar and Bryan Williams on bass (both formerly members of the band Blightobody), and Troy Tague on drums, who was once a drummer for Lay Quiet Awhile and now plays for Iron Wine. Dan Cook, meanwhile, formed another critically acclaimed band, The Verna Cannon. Howle has earned comparisons to Flannery O'Connor, Patsy Cline, and Nina Simone. She has earned praise from Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, who released four of her albums on her indie label Daemon Records, and tapped her for backup on 2 songs on her 2001 solo album "Stag." Ani DiFranco called Howle "a melodically nimble being." She has toured with DiFranco, the Indigo Girls, and Elliott Smith, and played some second-stage dates on Sarah McLachlan's Lilith Fair, as well as opening for Bob Dylan in Columbia. She has also released records on Simple Machines, Edisto Records, and Kill Rock Stars. In 2001, she began doing educational shows and programming at high schools and universities around the country, including Penn State University and the College of Charleston. Her songs have also been included in documentaries and other films, including "Glissando," "The Station Agent," and "Intentions."
Tickets are $15 and are available at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/377732
Double Feature - A Monthy Stand Up Comedy & Film Festival
9:00 PM every last Wednesday of the month.
 Black
Box Acting Studio
B1 - Human Behavior
The springboard to fearless acting. Use the Meisner
Technique to become hyper-responsive
to human behavior. Open the door to emotional freedom and
availability. (Tuesday
6:30-9:30)
B2 - Power of Imagination
Unleash imagination. Make bold choices while
training to be the most honest, brave and
open you have ever been onstage (Tuesday + Thursday 6:00-9:00)
B3 - They Hybrid
Fuse Meisner, Viewpoints, Text and a whole lot
of Black Box to unleash physical impulses.
This class will leave you breathless. (Monday + Wednesday
6:00-9:30)
B4 - The Key
Exercise your Black Box skills through directed
scene and monologue work. Apply your process
to the profession. (Monday + Wednesday 6:00-9:30)
The Audition
Be fearless in auditions. Walk away with a killer
monologue and perfect your audition
skills. (Monday + Wednesday 6:00-9:00)
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