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An Evening of Beckett
Play – Not I – What Where
by Samuel Beckett
directed by Matthew Wills
(re)discover theatre, a recent addition to the Chicago theatre scene, doesn't shy away from a challenge! On the heels of their well-received production of Hamlet, they are excited to present An Evening of Beckett, opening on May 24th, at The Heartland Studio.
Jessica Shoemaker, one of the text coaches for the production, explains, “(re)discover theatre’s goal is to adhere to the tenets of text and style– while trying to rediscover the experience of these powerfully human plays. Beckett provides an especially exciting outlet for the exploration of what frightens, excites, and drives: with scripts that are extraordinarily prescriptive, yet totally shrouded." The show will consist of three popular short plays, written by the famously open-ended Samuel Beckett: Play, Not I, and What Where. Director Matt Wills explains the company's choice, "I'm fascinated by Beckett: the immediacy of his plays and the eternal relevance to whatever world we are living in. Though his plays are difficult to understand on the surface, I feel there is a gut reaction, a visceral component, that no audience can escape."
(re)discover theatre was formed in 2011. The company’s ethos is one of respect for the author's text. While not afraid to explore new opportunities in classical scripts, its productions will honor the works of great playwrights through excellent command of language, courage to play, and a fierce dedication to breathing.
Thursday - Sunday: May 24 – June 2 at 8pm
Sunday: May 27 and June 3 at 2pm
At The Heartland Studio
7016 N Glenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
- off the Morse Red Line west of the tracks -
**Limited street parking. Please allow time, late seating after first play.
*Poster Design inspired and conceptualized by Frances McKearn.
Executed by Janet Howe.