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Chapatti

2/26/2014

 
Northlight Theatre,
Skokie, IL

March 7 - April 19,2014
"Chapatti" is a terrific play by my friend Christian O'Reilly, and again brings me together with John Mahoney under the direction of B.J. Jones.  I am a lucky actor indeed.

At John's suggestion, B.J. gave "Chapatti" a staged reading back in November, 2012 which was very well received by the audience.  Christian continued to make refinements before and during rehearsals. Its a work that says so much to me about life, and perseverance, and hope.
A World Premiere
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The official Chapatti printed advert.
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An early table rehearsal with BJ and John.
Betty is an Irish lady who's seen a lot of disappointment but remains positive about her life and prospects.  Like me, she also loves her kitties.

John of course is a remarkable actor. In "Chapatti" he brings so many interesting details to Dan, a character who's also seen better days, and tends to be the opposite mirror image of Betty's bright optimism.  So much fun.  We last worked together in 2010, as husband-and-wife in "A Life", also here at Northlight Theatre.

The regular Northlight run was March 7 - April 13, and due to demand we extended to April 19. Come July, "Chapatti" transfers across the waves to the Galway Arts Festival where I enjoyed performing last summer in Northlight's "Stella and Lou" transfer.  I'll have more about the Galway Festival's "Chapatti" in a future News post.

Be sure to see many lovely show photos and our reviews, below.


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Stella and Lou

7/25/2013

 
Overseas Transfer
Northlight Theatre at Galway Arts Festival, 2013
Northlight Theatre was fortunate to have this regular season production transfer over to Galway, Ireland.   Rhea Perlman was not available, so I covered her role acting opposite Francis Guinan and Ed Flynn from the original production.

After rehearsing briefly in Chicago, we were whisked off to Ireland for a week's run.  Stella and Lou was part of the famous Galway Arts Festival line-up.  Days of diverse and interesting arts performances, many of which I explored when not performing myself.  An incredible experience all the way around.
A few photos in Galway.  Find the complete set here.

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sense & sensibility

2/13/2013

 
St. Louis Repertory Theatre
My third time around with Mrs. Dashwood, in Jon Jory's adaptation and production of this beloved Jane Austen novel.

Our St. Louis version has some cast members from previous productions at Chicago's Northlight Theatre and The Actors Theater of Louisville.  As it turns out, I'm the only actor who's appeared in all three incarnations, and its been a real delight
And one little scene of romance ...

sweet bird of youth

9/24/2012

 
The Goodman Theatre, Chicago
Opening my first show for The Goodman, Tennessee Williams' "Sweet Bird of Youth".

I'm happy to be working with many actors for the very first time including our leading lady, Diane Lane.  David Kromer directs.

The design is elaborate and very poetic, very much a character in this production.  I hope you get a chance to see it. Runs through Oct. 28


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Here's a "teaser" for the show with many brief clips, which ran in the theatre lobby.
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Finn Wittrock as Chance
Diane Lane as Alexandra Del Largo

My Fair Lady

10/31/2011

 
Asolo Theatre
Sarasota, FL
Hot on the heels of my work in Louisville, I'm currently in rehearsal for this wonderful  musical down here in sunny Florida.

In a talented cast under the direction of Tony Award winning director Frank Galati, this show is an absolute joy.

Below is a video advertisement with snippets of various scenes.  For ticketing and schedule information please visit the Asolo Repertory Theatre website.
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