"Directions for Restoring the Apparently Dead"

I am very excited to announce the world premiere of Martin Casella's wonderful drama Directions for

Restoring the Apparently Dead.

This is a remarkable new work that looks at a friendship that has held tight for decades. It is full of wit and surprise, and we hope will incite conversation.

We are thrilled be able to present for the second consecutive year a full production of the winner of our Great Gay Play Contest.

You will no doubt remember Patrick Rybarczyk (Beautiful Thing) and Nick Stockwell (Under A Rainbow Flag) from their roles last season. And I am thrilled to work again with two actors with whom I did great work at Bailiwick Repertory - Patrick Gannon and Alanda Coon!

Next week we will share more information about playwright Martin Casella, who has had great success with the Off-Broadway hitThe Irish Curse.

Performances begin October 4 at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont. But call 773 327 5252 or order now today at www.stage773.com.

David Zak, Executive Director

And save the date of Monday, October 28 for our Simply Sensational Fall Benefit at Stage 773. We have Celebrity Hosts, great talent and wonderful door prizes.

Details will be coming soon, and you don't want to miss it! If you can't wait, you can purchase your tickets here now!

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Don't miss a moment of a great season which also includes Lillian Hellman's great tale of love and lies The Children's Hour, and the Chicago Premiere of Mark Campbell's musical review Songs From An Unmade Bed.

See all three shows for just $40 by going here.

Performance details for our

Women's Work Weekend September 13 to 15 at Center on Halsted are on our website.

Women's Work Weekend features 'enhanced staged readings' of new plays and screenplays written by women with lesbian characters or themes.

Tickets are on sale here.

David Zak

Executive Director

John Nasca

Patrick Rybarczyk

Derek Van Barham

Kyra Morris

Alexander St. John

Artistic Associates

Allison Fradkin

Literary Coordinator, Women's Work

Artistic Ensemble

Charles A. Berglund, Derek Bertelsen, David Besky, Tom Chiola,

Kris Hyland, Kelley Keough, David Leeper, Joan McGrath,

Michelle McKenzie-Voigt, James Nedrud, Robert Ollis,

Beth Richards, Nelson Rodriguez, Raphael Schwartzman,

Nicholas Stockwell, Kevin Webb

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