Just in time for the holidays, The Drama Group is delighted to present a classic comedy for its second offering of the 92nd season, HARVEY, the Pulitzer Prize- winning play by Mary Chase, best known for the 1950 film adaptation starring Jimmy Stewart. Deftly directed by Tony Labriola, the audience will be immersed in the whimsical world of Elwood P Dowd and his best “friend” Harvey, a six foot invisible rabbit, I mean a ”pooka!”
Show times for HARVEY are 7:30pm beginning Friday, December 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16; ADDED Saturday matinee December 16 at 2:00pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00pm December 10 and 17.
The Drama Group has an online ticketing service - BookTix Ticketing and Livestreaming. All tickets are available by going to The Drama Group BookTix website www/dg.booktix.com, where you will be directed to set up your account with “The Drama Group-BookTix Box Office.” Or you may always opt to call our Box Office at 708-755-3444.
COVID 19 PROTOCOLS
Masks will no longer be required for audience members.
The Drama Group still encourages people to wear masks while in the building.
This policy is subject to change..
SYNOPSIS – HARVEY
The story of a perfect gentleman, Elwood P. Dowd, and his best friend, Harvey -- a pooka, who is a six-foot tall, invisible rabbit. When Elwood begins introducing Harvey around town, his embarrassed sister, Veta Louise, and her daughter, Myrtle Mae, determine to commit Elwood to a sanitarium. However, Veta is committed rather than Elwood! When the mistake is realized, a frantic search begins for Elwood and the invisible pooka, which ends with Elwood appearing, voluntarily, at the sanitarium. In the end, however, Veta realizes that she loves her brother and his invisible best friend just as they are and doesn’t want either of them to change.
Come and indulge your imagination and enjoy a hearty, hardy holiday laugh.
CAST
- Elwood P Dowd - Ken Hawkley, Homewood, IL
- Veta Louise Simmons - Suzanne Ashlock, Homewood, IL
- Myrtle Mae Simmons - Samm Hilger, Midlothian, IL
- William Chumley, M.D. - Andy Leahy, Chicago Heights, IL
- Ruth Kelly, R.N. - Katherine Carl, Manteno, IL
- Lyman Sanderson, M.D - Dan Blewitt, Midlothian, IL
- Betty Chumley - Karen Cassin, Beecher, IL
- Duane Wilson - Mike Cabsinger, Chicago Heights, IL
- Judge Olive Gaffney - Jean Berard, Lockport, IL
- Mrs Ethel Chauvenet - Erline Dorcy, Chicago Heights, IL
- E.J. Lofgren - Jeff Ashlock, Homewood, IL
PRODUCTION STAFF
- Director - Tony Labriola, Olympia Fields, IL
- Asst Director / Paint - Barbara Whitney, Richton Park, IL
- Scenic Design - Russ Hoganson, Homewood, IL
- Lighting Design - Jennifer Larkin, New Lenox, IL
- Costumes - Dianna Principe, Crete, IL
- Make Up Design - Regina Gadotti, Chicago Heights, IL
- Hair Design - Wayne “Skipp” Poulson, Chicago Heights, IL
- Construction Lead - Chuck Kaffka, Tinley Park IL
- Props - Arlene Freeman, South Holland, IL
- Portraiture - Jane Nix, Olympia Fields, IL
- Stage Manager - Dayna Sowa, Homewood, IL
- Production Manager - Tina Zagone, Olympia Fields, IL
- Marketing - Diane Kaffka, Tinley Park, IL
- Publicity / Marketing - Tina Zagone, Olympia Fields, IL
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The Drama Group continues its Community Outreach Programs for the holidays by partnering with SOUTH SUBURBAN HUMANE SOCIETY, serving the southern suburbs of Chicago for over 50 years; originally in Chicago Heights, then Homewood, SSHS is located in Matteson in a larger facility and continues with the Homewood Adoption Center as well. It is a "no kill" animal shelter that finds homes and provides resources for pets.
"Creating a better world for pets and the people who love them."
Donations most appreciated: Purina cat/kitten chow, Purina Puppy chow, Purina Smartblend Chicken & Rice Adult dog food; paper towels, dog and cat toys, laundry detergent, dog/cat treats and finally cash or AMAZON gift cards.
There will be donation boxes in the lobby of the Drama Group studio building evenings from Saturday, December 3 through the run of the show, Sunday, December 17.
The Drama Group is pleased to be a member of Southland Arts with 26 local arts organizations. See details at southlandarts.org.
“A Bridge to a Colorful Joyful World.”
The Drama Group acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.