Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: May 4, 2012 Ed.

Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies: “In the Forest, Dark and Deep” at Profiles Theatre, “Duchess of Malfi” at Strawdog Theatre, “Angels in America” – Part 1 at Court Theatre and “Rise of the Numberless” by Bailiwick Chicago and The New Colony.

We chat with special guests Tara Sissom, The New Colony ensemble member and Pearl in “The Iceman Cometh” at Goodman Theatre, and Dave Perez, Artistic Director at Pavement Group. And of course, we have a new Got A Minute? segment from a local playwright and a special sneak peek at the upcoming “The Iceman Cometh.”

This May 4, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by Rick Stoneham.

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Review Round-up:
“In the Forest, Dark and Deep” at Profiles Theatre
“Duchess of Malfi” at Strawdog Theatre
“Angels in America” – Part 1 at Court Theatre
“Rise of the Numberless” by Bailiwick Chicago and The New Colony

Special Guests:
Tara Sissom, The New Colony ensemble member and Pearl in “The Iceman Cometh” at Goodman Theatre
Dave Perez, Artistic Director at Pavement Group

Got A Minute?
“An Actor’s Ego” written by Bob Bullen
A scene from “The Iceman Cometh” written by Eugene O’Neill

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With reviews, interviews and one-minute audio-plays, Off Book will showcase the local talents driving Chicago’s dynamic theatre force. Hosted by Actor Joshua Volkers and Reviewer Katy Walsh from The Fourth Walsh, Off Book is where Chicago meets to discuss artistic innovation.

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