J.B. by Archibald MacLeish
We proudly close our 2009-2010 season with Archibald MacLeish's rarely staged verse play, J.B.
As darkness descends upon the circus world, two spirited vendors reenact the story of Job. In this play- within-a-play, a wealthy banker goes from prosperity to hopelessness and despair before eventually turning to love as the only solace for his suffering. In our own lives often filled with disappointment, we can find comfort in MacLeish's gripping drama where one man's faith is put to the ultimate test. This production is influenced by circus style movement and Apache dance (fight dance with roots in early 20th
century Parisian street culture) and uses physical movement to enhance the high emotional stakes.
Archibald MacLeish, originally from Glencoe, Illinois, received three Pulitzer Prize Awards and numerous accolades for his work as a poet, dramatist, and statesman. J.B. was the 1959 winner of The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play and Best Direction (Elia Kazan).
Featuring: Austin Campion, Stevie Chaddok, Natalie DiCristofano, Amanda Eaton, Jason Economus, Sandy Elias, Ellenkate Finley, Charles Gardner, Erica Hernandez, Jennifer LaTurner, Virginia Marie, Josh Marcotte, and Alex C. Moore
Location: Oracle Theater, 3809 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL
Dates:
Opening: Friday, March 12, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
Regular Run: March 12-April 18, 2010
Curtain Times: Thursdays & Sundays at 7:00 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets $20, groups 10+, industry, student and senior discounts available
Preshow or post show discussions available for groups
Oracle Theater is located near all forms of public transportation and is handicap accessible. Street parking is also available.
