http://www.maryarrchie.com/wordpress news and information about mary-arrchie theatre co. a chicago based theater Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:00:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A dive jam-packed with brilliance REVIEW | Cast of 49 cogitates in David Cromer's latest June 28, 2010 BY HEDY WEISS Theater Critic / hweiss@suntimes.com Think Robert Altman meets Sam Shepard by way of David Lynch, though they're all on their way to a 21st century version of "Lord of the ... http://www.maryarrchie.com/wordpress/?p=119 Theater review Cherrywood By Kris Vire Mary-Arrchie Theatre Company. By Kirk Lynn. Dir. David Cromer. With ensemble cast. CROWDED HOUSE Cherrywood’s cast runneth over. Photo: Ryan Bourque Being at a party is like being on a train, suggests a character in Cherrywood. You want to sit by the beautiful people or, if ... http://www.maryarrchie.com/wordpress/?p=115 The Modern Comparable By Kirk Lynn Directed by David Cromer Produced by Mary-Arrchie Theatre, Chicago At Angel Island Large cast experimental work has its provocative moments Mary-Arrchie Theatre and David Cromer and an experimental play are an explosive mixture destined to evoke strong reactions. With a cast of 49 (yes, 49!), set designer Andre ... http://www.maryarrchie.com/wordpress/?p=117 “CHERRYWOOD” is JEFF RECOMMENDED! The designation of “Jeff Recommended” is given to a production when at least ONE ELEMENT of the show was deemed outstanding by the opening night judges of The Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee. The entire production is then eligible for nomination for awards at the end of the ... http://www.maryarrchie.com/wordpress/?p=118 Mary-Arrchie Theatre presents Cherrywood: The Modern Day Comparable Written by Kirk Lynn Directed by David Cromer at Angel Island Theatre , 735 W. Sheridan ( map ) through August 8th  | tickets :  $13-$22  | more info reviewed by ... http://www.maryarrchie.com/wordpress/?p=116 Cherrywood is set to open June 24th and run until August 8th, tickets are on-sale now and selling at a record pace, we recommend buying in advance as space is limited (for various reasons). Purchase tickets on Ticketweb.com today. Rehearsals have been going swimmingly, it's such a pleasure to ... http://www.maryarrchie.com/wordpress/?p=114 Abbie Hoffman Died For Our Sins Theatre Festival XXII August 20-22, 2010 ***NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS*** The 21st annual performance mashup celebrates the anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair of 1969. Three days of non-stop entertainment include more than 50 theater groups and performers on the Angel Island stage! Application ... http://www.maryarrchie.com/wordpress/?p=113 Congratulations to Artistic Director, Richard Cotovsky for winning a 2009 Orgie award for his Direction of HOW TO DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY AND NEVER BE FOUND! ((This is Mary-Arrchie's third Orgie Award, previous awards include 2007 for Grant Sabin, Set Design of Killers & 2006 for Richard Cotovsky, artistic director of Mary-Arrchie for ... http://www.maryarrchie.com/wordpress/?p=112 Mary-Arrchie’s ‘The Rant’ Illuminates and Devastates Mary-Arrchie Theatre presents: The Rant by Andrew Case directed by Sharon Evans at Angel Island Theatre through March 28th (more info) reviewed by Paige Listerud Much about Andrew Case’s play The Rant masquerades as a typical cop show. There are interrogations with guys in police uniform across bare tables under unforgiving lights. All the ... http://www.maryarrchie.com/wordpress/?p=111 The Rant THEATER REVIEW by Catey Sullivan 2010-02-24 Playwright: Andrew Cast. At: Mary Arrchie Theatre at Angel Island, 735 W. Sheridan. Phone: 773-871-0442, $18, $29. Runs through: March 28 About midway through The Rant, a world-weary reporter uses a pair of real-life rape accusations in a shockingly inarguable demonstration of the ... http://www.maryarrchie.com/wordpress/?p=110