The Drama Group propels it way through their 89th season with the Illinois Community Theatre premier of the poignant and pensive drama, MARY PAGE MARLOWE, from Pulitzer Prize winning author, Tracy Letts with direction by Chuck Cairns. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Studio Theatre on February 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 pm and matinees on February 16 & 23 at 2:00 pm.
Tickets are $23 for adults, $21 for seniors and $17 for students with ID. Group discount rates are also available. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 708-755-3444 or online https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4443615
The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre is locate
d at 330 W. 202nd Street in Chicago Heights. For directions and other information regarding Drama Group activities, please visit our Website www.dramagroup.org.
SYNOPSIS – MARY PAGE MARLOWE
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of August: Osage County, Killer Joe, and Superior Donuts, Tracy Letts illuminates both pivotal and mundane moments from Mary Page Marlowe’s life and what emerges is a mosaic of a surprisingly complicated woman. Mary Page Marlowe is an accountant from Ohio. She’s led an ordinary life, making the difficult decisions we all face as we try to figure out who we really are and what we really want. Intimate and moving, Mary Page Marlowe shows us how circumstance, impulse, and time can combine to make our lives complete mysteries … even to ourselves. Nine actors portray the title character as she moves from age 12 to 69; and a fragile family quilt is assembled piecemeal over time, stitched together haphazardly as the story unfolds. The Drama Group invites you to come “fill in the gaps” and witness this elliptical drama about the evolutions, reversals, and resurrections in a woman’s life.
Cast:
Mary Page Marlowe - Mia Wetzler, Oak Park, IL
Mary Page Marlowe - Sara Witasik, Chicago, IL
Mary Page Marlowe - Dayna Sterkowitz, Flossmoor, IL
Mary Page Marlowe - Meghan Hoyt, St John, IN
Mary Page Marlowe - Betsey Manzoni, Chicago, IL
Mary Page Marlowe - Cathie Drakulich, Park Forest, IL
Mary Page Marlowe - Jeannie Markionni, Frankfort, IL
Mary Page Marlowe - Deb Brunette, Park Forest, IL
Mary Page Marlowe - Suzanne Ashlock, Homewood, IL
Roberta Marlowe - Liz Yerkovich, New Lenox, IL
Ed Marlowe - Joshua Reid, Mokena, IL
Wendy Gilbert - Stella Rose Hoyt, St John, IN
Wendy Gilbert / Lorna - P J Janicki, Flossmoor, IL
Shrink - Regina Gadotti, Chicago Heights, IL
Andy - Ron Edwards, Chicago Heights, IL
Louis Gilbert - Cooper Hoyt, St John, IN
Connie - Aniyah Dillard, Chicago Heights, IL
Nurse - Caroline Herrara, Griffith, IN
Ray - Paul Milord, Lansing, IL
Ben - Chris Paicely, Chicago Heights, IL
Dan - Jeff Peterson, Chicago Heights, IL
Production Team:
Director - Chuck Cairns, Park Forest, IL
Assistant Director - Kaleigh Jerkaitis, Morris, IL
Set Design - Russ Hoganson, Homewood, IL
Original Musical Score - Mark Jancosek, Griffith, IN
Light Design - Jennifer Larkin, New Lenox, IL
Video Director/Projections - JR Rose, Homewood, IL
Costumes - Elise Green, Tinley Park, IL
Props - Cathie Drakulich, Park Forest, IL
Make up & Hair Design - Regina Gadotti, Chicago Heights, IL
Production Manager - Deb Brunette, Park Forest, IL
Set construction - MJ Renzi, New Lenox, IL
Stage Manager - Paul Milord, Lansing, IL
Painting Chair - Ron Edwards, Chicago Heights, IL
President - Tony Labriola, Olympia Fields, IL
Marketing / Publicity - Tina Zagone, Olympia Fields, IL
Publicity & Graphics - Diane Kaffka, Tinley Park, IL
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Chuck Cairns has been smitten with Mary Page Marlowe since seeing the premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. He has been waiting for a chance to mold this scrapbook into an unforgettable experience for the audience as well as the actors in this transformative ensemble piece. Chuck has been on a six-year directing hiatus since his work on God of Carnage for The Drama Group. Some unique aspects of this production include “in-the-round” staging, projections, and an original score by Mark Jancosek.
In keeping with The Drama Group’s Community Outreach programs, The Drama Queens of the Tears & Tulle Movement will sponsor a donation drive to benefit SOUTH SUBURBAN FAMILY SHELTER in Homewood, currently celebrating 40 years of service to the surrounding communities. Through the run of the production for MARY PAGE MARLOWE, from Sunday, February 9 ending on Sunday, February 23, donations will be accepted in the lobby of the Drama Group Studio Building in Chicago Heights, IL. For a complete list of acceptable donation items go to: https://ssfs1.org/give-help/donate/
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The Drama Group is pleased to be a member of Southland Arts [ formerly known as SAMBA,] with 26 local arts organization. See details at southlandarts.org.