Elmhurst, IL — GreenMan Theatre proudly announces its schedule for its 2012-2013 season. The Elmhurst based theatre company continues some popular traditions while offering new theatrical experiences to its audience. As GreenMan continues to grow, it seeks new theatrical challenges, and we look forward to patrons enjoying them as much as we enjoy presenting them. This season, GreenMan Theatre examines the relationships between mystery and solution, death and rebirth, love and hate, ambition and selflessness, and beginnings and endings.
GreenMan’s ninth season will begin with its annual presentation of “Spooky Stories of the Season” under the direction of Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff. This presentation of chilling tales comes from participants chosen after completion of the storytelling class, which is taught by Thomas-Davidoff. “Spooky Stories of the Season” will occur on October 5 & 6, 2012.
Next up will be our fall mainstage production of William Shakespeare’s anatomy of evil, “Macbeth.” This will be the first foray into Shakespeare for GreenMan, and we hope you join us for this production under the direction of Artistic Director David Soria during 9 weekend performances from October 10-November 4, 2012.
In February and March 2013, we present an original script by Carl Zeitler and Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff, “Smoking Gun.” This dinner theatre murder mystery event helps us raise funds necessary for us to operate throughout the year. “Smoking Gun” will be directed by Thomas-Davidoff and deals with a private detective searching for a priceless diamond while avoiding underworld figures and corrupt powerful entertainment industry officials in 1930’s Los Angeles. Join us at Angelo’s Ristorante in Elmhurst for five performances from February 22-March 3, 2013.
GreenMan will then offer their 2013 Showcase production of the classic children’s book “The Secret Garden.” Linda Roberts, who has extensive acting and directing credits in the Chicagoland area, will adapt this story about rebirth and the healing power of love and care, and she will direct the production. This is something that the whole family can enjoy, and performances will take place April 5-14, 2013.
The season will come to a close with the spring mainstage production of “After the End of the World,” which deals with the theme of endings, beginnings, and other apocalyptic scenarios. This collection of short plays and/or one-acts will take on this theme from a variety of perspectives. Titles and directors will be announced shortly. If the Mayans were wrong in their calendar prophecies, please join us for 3 weekends from May 3-19, 2013.
All performances, except for “Smoking Gun,” take place at First United Methodist Church at 232 S. York in Elmhurst. For additional details and show times, please go to www.greenmantheatre.com or call 630-464-2646 throughout the upcoming season. Come support live theatre with GreenMan in 2012-13!
GreenMan Theatre Troupe is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a source of cultural enrichment and pride for the community by presenting diverse, quality productions and providing opportunities for personal growth in the theatrical arts. GreenMan has been presenting plays in Elmhurst since being founded in 2003 by Jill Perez, David Soria, and Carole Thorpe. Past productions include “The Matchmaker,” “Ravenscroft,” and “Dracula.” GreenMan also offers classes and workshops for members and the community and welcomes new members and participants in all aspects of theatre production. GreenMan programs are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
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