Echo
Directed by Anna C. Bahow
Read at Chicago Dramatists Saturday Series
November 22nd at 2PM
Abby, an autistic teen, only speaks in echo-speech, until she is introduced to a promising communication method that requires a facilitator to help her type letters into a communicator. Abby’s mother is thrilled, but her sister and father are dubious about this new method - the latest in a long line of therapies. Just as the facilitator convinces the family Abby is actually communicating, she types a shocking accusation. “Echo” examines the complex dynamics of a family driven by the increasing pressures of hope.
Check these two stories (both very different) below to learn more:
Carly's Story (Video)
The Wendros Story (Newspaper Series)
The Wendros Story (Video)
Both stories above show how complex autism is, how little we know about it, and how heart-breaking it can be for families who don't know whether to push further for their child or accept that their child will be different
Directed by Anna C. Bahow
Read at Chicago Dramatists Saturday Series
November 22nd at 2PM
Abby, an autistic teen, only speaks in echo-speech, until she is introduced to a promising communication method that requires a facilitator to help her type letters into a communicator. Abby’s mother is thrilled, but her sister and father are dubious about this new method - the latest in a long line of therapies. Just as the facilitator convinces the family Abby is actually communicating, she types a shocking accusation. “Echo” examines the complex dynamics of a family driven by the increasing pressures of hope.
Check these two stories (both very different) below to learn more:
Carly's Story (Video)
The Wendros Story (Newspaper Series)
The Wendros Story (Video)
Both stories above show how complex autism is, how little we know about it, and how heart-breaking it can be for families who don't know whether to push further for their child or accept that their child will be different
Ten in 10 Festival Hosted by the Village of Brookfield
November 15th at 7PM
St. Barbara Parish Center Theatre:
4009-15 Prairie Ave
Brookfield, IL
Rahm Schnitzel With Mushrooms - Written by Barbara Lhota and directed by Gregg Valek
Ticket Purchase: Click this link
Other original new works presented include:
A Birthday Story - Written by James Henry and directed by Darla Goudeau
The Space Behind Your Heart - Written by Steven Simoncic and directed by Lanny Lutz
Oh, Brother - Written by George Loukides and directed by Tom Matriciano
It's Raining - Written by Lura McAllister and directed by Bob Kosson
Can Cause Death - Written by Gerry Ringwald and directed by Linda Roberts
When the Wheels Come Off - Written by Paul Pasulka and directed by Jason Smith
The Lady and the "Tyger" or William Blake's "How I Met Your Mother" - Written by Trace Crawford and directed by Roseanne Carlson
And Then What? - Written by Carl Zeitler and directed by Tom Matriciano
A Million Times Over- Written by Molly Campbell and directed by Peggy Carlson
November 15th at 7PM
St. Barbara Parish Center Theatre:
4009-15 Prairie Ave
Brookfield, IL
Rahm Schnitzel With Mushrooms - Written by Barbara Lhota and directed by Gregg Valek
Ticket Purchase: Click this link
Other original new works presented include:
A Birthday Story - Written by James Henry and directed by Darla Goudeau
The Space Behind Your Heart - Written by Steven Simoncic and directed by Lanny Lutz
Oh, Brother - Written by George Loukides and directed by Tom Matriciano
It's Raining - Written by Lura McAllister and directed by Bob Kosson
Can Cause Death - Written by Gerry Ringwald and directed by Linda Roberts
When the Wheels Come Off - Written by Paul Pasulka and directed by Jason Smith
The Lady and the "Tyger" or William Blake's "How I Met Your Mother" - Written by Trace Crawford and directed by Roseanne Carlson
And Then What? - Written by Carl Zeitler and directed by Tom Matriciano
A Million Times Over- Written by Molly Campbell and directed by Peggy Carlson
Small Fish Radio
Reserving Departure - October, 24- 31, 2014
Not your average horror show
Reserving Departure - October, 24- 31, 2014
Not your average horror show
CLICK THIS LINK TO LISTEN TO
All Good Children Go To Heaven (in collaboration with M.E.H. Lewis)
Chicago Dramatists Saturday Series
Directed by Associate Artistic
Director RACHEL EDWARDS HARVITH
June, 2014
Dramaworks Reading - July, 2014
Chicago Dramatists Saturday Series
Directed by Associate Artistic
Director RACHEL EDWARDS HARVITH
June, 2014
Dramaworks Reading - July, 2014
March - 2014 - The Landing Theater Company - Houston, TX
New American Voices Play Reading Series and
Voted by the Audience - Best of the Festival
June 21st to June 23rd - The
Women's Project (Fort Lauderdale)
More at Girl Play
June 21st to June 23rd - The
Women's Project (Fort Lauderdale)
More at Girl Play
Personal Penchants - Summer, 2014
THE MATING HABITS OF FROGS
July, 2013
with Something Incredibly Marvelous Happens Festival of New Works
July, 2013
with Something Incredibly Marvelous Happens Festival of New Works
THE ENDURING BANQUET - Women's Theatre Alliance - June 25th
Directed by Emmi Hilger
on June 25th Stage 773 (Chicago) - More at WTA
2013 New Play Development Workshop: The Bechdel Test
Six New Plays
DETAILS:
Performance is Tuesday, June 25th at 7PM at Stage 773
located at 1225 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL
What looks like a scandalous affair between two women becomes a warm, comedic view into long-term relationships and the true meaning of intimacy. (Running time approximately 14 minutes)
What is Women's Theatre Alliance doing this year? The Bechdel Test...
It first appeared in a comic strip in 1985. Now known as the Bechdel Test, the criteria for the plays included is as follows:
1. There must be two named female Characters…
2. Who talk to each other…
3. About anything other than a man.
Seems simple right? Then how come so much of our theatre can’t seem to pull this off today?
Women’s Theatre Alliance also added...
4. No more than four characters are allowed in the scene
5. It must be done without effects or fancy set.
Directed by Emmi Hilger
on June 25th Stage 773 (Chicago) - More at WTA
2013 New Play Development Workshop: The Bechdel Test
Six New Plays
DETAILS:
Performance is Tuesday, June 25th at 7PM at Stage 773
located at 1225 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL
What looks like a scandalous affair between two women becomes a warm, comedic view into long-term relationships and the true meaning of intimacy. (Running time approximately 14 minutes)
What is Women's Theatre Alliance doing this year? The Bechdel Test...
It first appeared in a comic strip in 1985. Now known as the Bechdel Test, the criteria for the plays included is as follows:
1. There must be two named female Characters…
2. Who talk to each other…
3. About anything other than a man.
Seems simple right? Then how come so much of our theatre can’t seem to pull this off today?
Women’s Theatre Alliance also added...
4. No more than four characters are allowed in the scene
5. It must be done without effects or fancy set.
Fall 2013 (Louisville)
ECHO - Circle Theatre New Works Festival and The Athena Project Festival - March 2013
