Chicago dell’Arte presents A Commedia Christmas Carol Dec. 19-31

theaterprofile — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:08:19 +0000

CHICAGO, IL. (Nov. 20, 2008) — Chicago dell’Arte presents the world premiere of A Commedia Christmas Carol, onstage at BoHo Theatre @ Heartland Studio, 7016 N. Glenwood Avenue (the Morse stop on the Red Line) from Dec. 19-31. Spend a hilarious holiday evening with the eccentric residents of a small Italian town as they attempt to mount a stage production of Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol … and learn that this festive season has a way of bringing people together whether they want to be or not.

The show itself reflects Chicago dell’Arte’s unique approach to the Italian theatrical style of Commedia dell’Arte, combining the classics with modern sensibility. This highly physical show uses masks, slapstick comedy, puppets, and a little bit of holiday magic to create a 90-minute show appropriate for all ages.

In the short time Chicago dell’Arte has been on the local scene, it has managed to become the top theater company in Chicago based in this unique art form. Previous shows have been hailed by critics as “raising the bar” in Chicago theatre and “unmissable.”

There are only 12 performances of this entertaining theater experience (12 days of Christmas…get it?)
Press Preview 12/17 at 8pm

For more information or to reserve a ticket for the Press Preview, contact Ned Record at 773-957-4191 or e-mail ned@chicagodellarte.com

Show dates and times:
Friday 12/19 @ 8pm
Saturday 12/20 @ 2pm and 8pm
Sunday 12/21 @ 7:30pm
Monday 12/22 @ 7:30pm
Tuesday 12/23 @ 7:30pm
Friday 12/26 @ 8pm
Saturday 12/27 @ 8pm
Sunday 12/28 @ 7:30pm
Monday 12/29 @ 7:30pm
Tuesday 12/30 @ 7:30pm
Wednesday 12/31 @ 7:30pm

Tickets:

$15 adults (wear your Chicago dell’Arte T-shirt to receive 20% off)
$12 students and children
Tickets may be booked in advance at 773-957-4191, or online at HERE
Tickets are also available at the door (cash only)

Cast: Toni Machi, Tierza Scaccia, Jessica Record, Brian Pastor, Mark Soloff, Derek Jarvis, Nick Freed, Ryan Musil, Ned Record, Sam Wootten
Written and directed: Ned Record & Sam Wootten
Set design, light design and puppets: Kenneth Houston
Costumes: Jessica Record
Masks: Jeff Semmerling

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Useful Links: Official Site – Performance Schedule – Tickets
Reviews: The Huffington Post – Underground Bee

The Building Stage - Entrance and Parking at 412 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago – Box Office: 312-491-1369 or tickets@buildingstage.com

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If you need more advice or you have a question you can always e-mail info@TheaterProfile.com and we will get back to you right away.

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theaterprofile — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:55:04 +0000

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