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SUMMARY:THE OUTSIDER by Paul Slade Smith
DESCRIPTION:A play reading of THE OUTSIDER by Paul Slade Smith produced by Exit\, Pursued by a Play Reading.\n\n\nNed Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff\, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for the worst candidate to ever run for office…. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy. \n \n** CAST TO BE ANNOUNCED **
URL:https://www.theunderstudy.com/event/the-outsider-by-paul-slade-smith/
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SUMMARY:Midsommer Flight presents: Adelinda by Hannah Brand
DESCRIPTION:A reading of Adelinda – a comedy that offers audiences a witty and entertaining exploration of love\, intrigue\, and mistaken identities.\n\n\nAdelinda by Hannah Brand \nDirected by Joshua Pennington \n\nCast\nAdelinda D’Olstain – Ahlora Victoria \nMarquis D’Olstain – Barry Irving \nCount D’Olstain – Alexander Garza \nMarchioness D’Olstain – Hannah Mary Simpson \nStrasbourg – Jerome Michael Jones \nZella – Koshie Mills \nDorcas – Brynley Halverson \nFlora – Siyi Wang \n\nSynopsis\nThe willful and rebellious Adelinda is set to marry the wealthy Count D’Olstain – much to her weary parents’ relief. The only problem – Adelinda is already secretly married to a servant! Schemes and mistaken identities abound\, lost children are returned\, and some snooty parents get a rightful scolding in this comical and quippy caper about the lengths we go to for a happily ever after. \n\nAbout the Playwright\nHannah Brand (1754-1821) was an English actress\, playwright\, and poet. She began her career running a prestigious girls’ school with her sister\, but by her late 30s\, had decided to leave teaching and pursue a life in the theater. She published a book of poetry and plays in 1798\, including Adelinda\, which seems not to have been performed in her lifetime. In 1794\, Brand retired from the stage and returned to the world of education\, working as governess. Though her work was tragically overlooked in her time\, she is considered by many modern historians to be a pioneering figure in eighteenth-century drama. \n \nTickets are pay-what-you-can! You can buy a ticket through the donation section.
URL:https://www.theunderstudy.com/event/midsommer-flight-presents-adelinda-by-hannah-brand/
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SUMMARY:The Understudy Dares You to Produce This Play: Poor Clare
DESCRIPTION:A monthly reading series highlighting plays that have not yet been produced in Chicago\n\n\nThe Understudy Dares You to Produce This Play is a monthly reading series highlighting plays that have not received a Chicago production. Produced by The Understudy’s bookstore team\, this series works to expand the variety of playwrights and titles in our vibrant community. \n \nThis month\, we’re reading Poor Clare by Chiara Atik \nClare: Felicia Oduh  \nBeatrice: John-Payne \nFrancis: Andrew Shipman \nAlma: Jordan Levene \nPeppa: Preeti Thaker \nOrtolana: Mari De La Rua \nThe Poor/Beggar: Izzy Valdes \n \nAbout the Play \nIt’s 1211 in Assisi\, Italy\, and Clare’s got beauty\, wealth and a rich suitor who showers her with expensive presents. So why is she so drawn to this guy Francis who gave up all his possessions just because poor people are suffering? Everyone in town says he’s crazy. And yet… she starts seeing everything in her life differently. This hilarious\, anachronistic telling of the real story of St. Clare considers the cost of doing good – and how little has changed for the haves and the have-nots in almost a millennium.
URL:https://www.theunderstudy.com/event/the-understudy-dares-you-to-produce-this-play-poor-clare/
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