March 2005
PRESS
RELEASE
Praying
Small Mainstage Production
by
Clifford
Morts
Directed by Michael Colucci
Opens
Thursday, April
7
Runs
through
Sunday, May 8
Fridays, Saturdays, 8pm;
Sundays 3pm
Tickets are $20, $15 for seniors and
students
Group rates available
Darkly comic
and
explosive, Praying Small is a
cohesive series of finely-etched, compelling vignettes, painting the
portrait of a bright, successful, charismatic young man who is nearly
destroyed by his appetites and addictions. Perhaps unique in its
perspective on substance-abuse, the play is at once unflinching yet
non-judgmental, clear-eyed yet compassionate. Protagonist, Sam Dean,
struggles for maturity and manhood in the midst of crippling choices
and crushing irresponsibility. Sam’s perilous journey through the
myriad elements of his life comprise a terrific ensemble play that is
part romance, part tragicomedy, seasoned with wry irreverence, brimming
with raw honesty, and filled with rock-solid hope. Clearly influenced
by Tennessee Williams, Lanford Wilson and David Mamet, Praying Small offers a stunning
blend of bold lyricism, subtle elegance, and daring simplicity. (Adult
themes and language)
Praying
Small Touring
Production
Begins This Summer
The mainstage remount of this popular show will allow the
decision-makers of target end-user groups to see the full impact of the
play in its native habitiat, the powerful intimacy of the AWT space.
Complimentary
admission to the mainstage production is available to
organization leaders, after which time, a mutually convenient date
would be arranged to transport and perform this compact show wherever
it could prove beneficial.
Suggested
for AA/NA and Al-Anon Groups, Alano Clubs, Social Service Agencies,
Churches, Employee Assistance Programs
More
information about touring production
The AWT is deeply grateful to Kris
Swanson and The
Young Leaders Fund
of the Chicago Community Trust for their magnanimous support, and more
importantly, for including us in their altruistic and life-changing
work in the Chicago community.
PLEASE
NOTE!
Revised schedule for the remainder of AWT’s
2004/05 season
Subscribers are entitled to receive a bonus show!
Play #4:
Praying
Small by Clifford Morts
Thursday, April 7–May 8
Play #5:
All My Sons by
Arthur Miller
Thursday, June 9–July 3
Play #6:
The Ride Down Mt. Morgan*
by Arthur Miller
Thursday, July 28–August 21
*Note: rights have just been
denied.
More information an replacement coming soon.
We expect to produce Mt. Morgan in the 05-06 season
All
plays directed by Michael Colucci
Contact:
Michael
Colucci
773-728-7529
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