About Face's The Homosexuals extended through Aug 14
Due to popular demand, About Face Theatre's critically-acclaimed world premiere of THE HOMOSEXUALS by Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins and directed by AFT Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar has added three additional weeks of performance - extending through August 14, 2011. The production features AFT Artistic Associates Patrick Andrews, Scott Bradley and Elizabeth Ledo (through 7/24) and Benjamin Sprunger with Stephen Cone, Eddie Diaz, John Francisco and Sara R. Sevigny (7/25 - 8/14). THE HOMOSEXUALS plays at The Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or (773) 871-3000.
THE HOMOSEXUALS is a comedic and heartwarming work for anyone who's ever fallen in love with a friend. The play follows Evan, a young gay man who moves to the Midwest with nothing but the shirt on his back. When a kind man invites him to a party his first night in town-the circle of friends he meets that night have an impact on his life that he (nor we) could ever imagine. Chicago playwright Dawkins' epic play examines the fears, doubts and hopes facing the gay community in the 21st century.
"Philip Dawkins is one of Chicago's most exciting young playwrights," comments AFT Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar. "About Face is delighted to present the world premiere of THE HOMOSEXUALS this summer to coincide with Pride Month. It's a play exploring friendship through the lens of sex-and a story for anyone who's ever looked for love in all the wrong places," adds Metzgar.
The production team for THE HOMOSEXUALS includes: Regina Garcia (sets), David Hyman (costumes), Heather Gilbert (lighting), Sarah Pickett (sound), Dan Stermer (assistant director), Kimberly Miller (stage manager through 7/24) and Cassie Wolgamott (stage manager 7/25 - 8/14).