PRESENTING...

Chicago. January. For the few who don't know what this means, let me just say -- It's cold. I don't mean chilly... How does one put this in perspective? I walked outside this morning into 22 degree weather and thought, "Hey, it feels pretty good today."  As a newbie to Chicago's legendary winter season, I finally decided to get active and stay warm.

The logical choice? Theatre of course!! (What did you think?) So, yesterday I bundled up and headed to my first production meeting with 'Currently Untitled Theatre.'

Location: Act One Studios
Topic: The Play, "Run-of-the-Mill"

The excitement in the room was contagious. From the moment I walked in, I caught a wave. These people are talented, passionate, creative, and savvy! Stellar combination. We dove into the meeting straight away. So many diverse ideas, plans and plots -- and yet, cohesion. One by one each crew member's role was more clearly defined. I left the meeting feeling energized and optimistic, as opposed to overwhelmed and stressed, as is too often the case subsequent such events.

And the excitement was just beginning. Next on the agenda for the evening: The first reading with the cast and a majority of the crew present (even one via Skype)! It was a privilege to share this moment with the people who have worked so hard to breathe "Run-of-the-Mill" into existence.




Gorgeous copy of the script!



Reading Act One.

...Getting into it.



                                                     



You've just seen all the actors -- and now...






...This is our director!

Who's Who...

Nate Silver - Director

Tyler Dean - Playwright

Les Rorick - Producer

The Crew:

Breanna Smith-Sneed - Stage Manager

Allegra Shunk - Designer

Will McCandless - Sounds Designer

Andrew Knight - Dramaturg

Gretchen Allnut - Production Consultant

Debo Adeniyi - Graphic Designer
Paula Consdorf - Costume Designer
Faith Frangenberg - Props Designer

The Cast:

Brit Cooper Robinson - as Cynthia

Patrick Rybarczyk - as Darryl

Mike Hahalyak - as David

Virginia Marie - as Donna

Andrea DeCamp - as Stacy

Dan Toot - as Collin

So now, as I brave the bitter cold, I feel warm and cozy, armed with the knowledge that I have the honor of being a part of a great team and a wonderful play!

...More to come! Ciao!

Faith Frangenberg