Since 2002
THINKING
August 27,2010
Ruff Play Reading Series
DO NOT DO THIS EVER AGAIN
by Karrine Keithley
directed by Stephen Ptacek
Monday, September 6th, 6:30pm
@ The Whistler
2421 N. Milwaukee
We're on the Brown Line to Lincoln Square. We're on the Metra to Arlington Heights. We're on an Amtrak
to Kentuck-Montana. We're going somewhere that didn't exist, doesn't exist, or
will cease to exist. We're spreading out faster and farther than we think.
We're making sacrifices that will change us forever. Can we ever come back? If
and when we do, will we even recognize ourselves? Karinne Keithley's DO NOT
DO THIS EVER AGAIN takes us to an unreal place where real questions can be
raised.
Posted by DPTC
July 23,2010
Ruff Play Reading Series
410[GONE] by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig
The Whistler, 2421 N. Milwaukee
Monday, Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Our reading series is up and running, and we'd love for you to join us for cocktails at the Whistler.
410[GONE] fantastically blends pop culture and the Chinese Land of the Dead in its exploration of cultural identity and how survivors cope with death.
Posted by DPTC
July 1,2010
It's Christmas in July
...and we have a present for you this holiday weekend. Get half off regular priced tickets to Dead Letter Office this Friday and Saturday, July 2 and 3.
Just use the code "FIRECRACKER" when you order tickets online, over the phone or at the door.
ONLY THREE WEEKS LEFT!
Dog & Pony Theatre Co.
in association with Chicago DCA Theater
welcomes you to Dead Letter Office
by Philip Dawkins, Conceived by Ben Vicellio, Directed by Dieterich Gray
JEFF RECOMMENDED!
...character development is sumptuous and heartbreaking....ingenious production design." -NewCity
"Dead Letter Office is the first thriller I've ever seen performed live, on a stage, and I was impressed with how, well, thrilling it was." - Gapers Block
Dead Letter Office is a place where mishandled mail and people end up. Christian has long sorted the backlog of the U.S. postal system. But when a new employee shows up for work, the office's long-buried secrets start to surface in surprising ways.
All Thursday and Sunday performances are Pay-What-You-Can. Go here to purchase tickets or call the box office at 312-742-TIXS(8497).
And check out Time Out's preview article about Dead Letter Office!
Posted by DPTC
June 11,2010
Dog & Pony Theatre Co. proudly announces the World Premiere of Dead Letter Office
by Philip Dawkins, Conceived by Ben Vicellio Directed by Dieterich Gray June 9 - July 18, 2010 at the Storefront Theatre in association with Chicago DCA Theater
Following the success of The Twins
Would Like to Say, we to take you next into the world of the Dead Letter
Office: a place where mishandled mail and people end up.
Christian has long sorted the backlog of the U.S. postal system. But when
a new employee shows up for work, the office's long-buried secrets start to
surface in surprising ways.
Previews start Wednesday, June 9! All previews are Pay-What-You-Can. Go here
to purchase tickets or call the box office at 312-742-TIXS(8497).
And check out Time Out's
preview article about Dead Letter Office!
Dead Letter Office
June 9 - July 18, 2010
Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 3pm*
Storefront Theatre, 66 E. Randolph St.
Tickets are $22
$17 Students & Seniors, $15 Groups (10+)
Previews: 6/9-10 are pay-what-you-can
*No show on 7/4
www.dcatheater.org
Posted by DPTC
June 11,2010
My Notes on David's Notes on My Notes.
Pictures of the Bible: In the script, Christian reads a letter from the Civil War. As it turns out, I have a Civil War Era Armed Forces Issue Bible (Why? I don't know. Ask my grandpa, the hoarder.). At least, I'm pretty sure it's Civil War Era. Anyway, I looked to the Bible for inspiration, and stole some of the handwritten marginalia for Christian's treasured Civil War letter.
Also, pictures of some script edits on my first draft based on sitting in on rehearsals. I was running low on recycled paper, so I printed the entire first draft on the backsides of rejection letters.
Posted by Phillip Dawkins, Dead Letter Office Playwright
