The Brown Paper Box Co. presents To Tree
The Brown Paper Box Co. is proud to present the world premiere of award-winning writer Aaron Golden's TO TREE January 12-29, 2012 at Bohemian Theatre Ensemble's Heartland Studio in Rogers Park.
Following their sold-out runs of Reefer Madness! The Musical, The Brown Paper Box Co. is thrilled to present this two-man world premiere. Set in a rural Indiana field over the course of several months, TO TREE is a funny, deeply thought-provoking piece about friendship, metamorphosis, and the human experience, presented through the genre of magical realism.
"After staging the satirical zaniness of last year's Reefer Madness!, I'm beyond excited to tackle this introspective two-person premiere," says director M. William Panek. "Aaron's script is rich in topical themes and frank, natural dialogue. I love its inability to be categorized as simply a 'realistic' or 'absurdist' play. There is a line we straddle with TO TREE which presents absurdity with an real-world sense of honesty."
"The play's about a lot of things," says Golden, writer of the award-winning independent film, Falling Overnight. "Idealism, loss of identity, personal responsibility. In one corner we have Pete; excited, confident, and curious, hungry for life, a bright future ahead of him. In the other corner we have Julian; introspective, quiet, and brooding, having lost faith in humanity and society. But in the end, there's one central question...what do you do when your buddy decides to become a tree?"
Aaron Golden's TO TREE is directed by M. William Panek* and features the design talents of Ian James Anthony* (Scenic Design), Eric Phillips (Lighting Design), Michelle Kritselis* (Dramaturg), and James Riley (Original Score). Performances run January 12-29, 2012. Press Opening is January 13, 2012. To Tree runs Thursday-Friday at 8PM and Sunday at 3PM. All performances are at the Bohemian Theatre Ensemble's Heartland Studio, 7016 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60626. Tickets are $15 on Thursdays, $20 Friday-Sundays, and all performances offer $10 Industry tickets. Please bring hs/r or business card for proof of Industry status.