Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company today announced the cast and production team for Sam Shepard’s A LIE OF THE MIND, directed by Azar Kazemi. The show holds previews February 13 - 16, and runs February 20 - March 22, 2025 on Raven Theatre’s stage at 6157 N. Clark St. Tickets ($45, $30 previews) on sale January 13, 2025 at www.raventheatre.com.
Top L-R: Ian Maryfield, Gloria Imseih Petrelli, John Drea, Arash Fakhrabadi; Bottom L-R: Jocelyn Maher, Meighan Gerachis, Joan Nahid, Rom Barkhordar
The full moon over the highway. A pay phone call in the middle of the night. And a terrible act of violence that forever changes the trajectory of eight people’s lives. Sam Shepard’s A LIE OF THE MIND follows two families, connected by marriage, as they grapple with the pain and fear of loving and living. Famous for his imagery, language, and tour-de-force roles for actors, Shepard’s plays dig deep into the ideas of family, destiny, and American idealism. Raven’s production, directed by Azar Kazemi, deepens the questions at the heart of the play by layering an Immigrant story on top of the already searing critique of the American Dream at the heart of this American Classic.
A LIE OF THE MIND features Ian Maryfield (Jake), Gloria Imseih Petrelli (Beth), John Drea (Frankie), Arash Fakhrabadi (Mike), Jocelyn Maher (Sally), Meighan Gerachis (Lorraine), Joan Nahid (Meg), and Rom Barkhordar (Baylor).
The production team includes Emma Burkey (Assistant Director), Martine Kei Green-Rogers (Dramaturg), Jean E. Compton (Stage Manager), Lauren M. Nichols (Scenic Designer), Sally Dolembo (Costume Designer), Jamie Auer (Props Designer), Hannah Andruss (Makeup Designer), Liz Gomez (Lighting Designer), Thomas Dixon (Sound Designer), Ruby Lowe (Master Electrician), Catherine Miller (Casting Director), and Lucy Whipp (Production Manager).
FACT SHEET:
A LIE OF THE MIND
Title: A LIE OF THE MIND
Written By: Sam Shepard
Directed By: Azar Kazemi
Cast: Ian Maryfield (Jake), Gloria Imseih Petrelli (Beth), John Drea (Frankie), Arash Fakhrabadi (Mike), Jocelyn Maher (Sally), Meighan Gerachis* (Lorraine), Joan Nahid (Meg), Rom Barkhordar* (Baylor)
Production Team: Emma Burkey (Assistant Director), Martine Kei Green-Rogers (Dramaturg), Jean E. Compton* (Stage Manager), Lauren M. Nichols^ (Scenic Designer), Sally Dolembo^ (Costume Designer), Jamie Auer (Props Designer), Hannah Andruss (Makeup Designer), Liz Gomez (Lighting Designer), Thomas Dixon (Sound Designer), Ruby Lowe (Master Electrician), Catherine Miller (Casting Director), Lucy Whipp (Production Manager)
Dates: February 20 - March 22, 2025 (Previews February 13 - 16, 2025)
Press Opening: Wednesday February 19, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Schedule: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, with a 15 minute intermission
Location: Raven Theatre (6157 N. Clark St.)
Tickets: General Admission: $45; Student, Military, and Industry tickets $20. Previews $30.
Box Office: www.raventheatre.com
* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers.
^ Member of USA 829, a labor and professional association of Designers, Artists, Craftspeople, and Department Coordinators.
ABOUT RAVEN THEATRE COMPANY
Raven Theatre tells stories of today and the past that connect us to our cultural landscape. Through its plays, as well as its educational programming, Raven is committed to serving our communities’ needs through the arts. Raven Theatre Company is funded in part by Polk Bros Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, S&C Electric Company Fund, Paul M. Angell Foundation, and The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation. This programming is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. For more information: www.raventheatre.com.