Absolute Hell Makes Its U.S. Premiere in Chicago
The Gift Theatre (4802 North Milwaukee Chicago, IL 60625)
- Full Price:
- $25.00 - $30.00
- Our Price:
- $12.50 - $15.00*
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The last date listed for Absolute Hell was Sunday April 29, 2012 / 2:30pm.
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Award-winning playwright Laura Marks penned this contemporary chiller about Mari, a first-time mom who's about to embark on a home birth, aided by her totally supportive husband, mother and midwife. But by the next morning, she's somehow become convinced that the newborn isn't hers after all, triggering a truly terrifying family crisis. This Gift Theatre production of Mine stars company members Hillary Clemens, Gabriel Franken, Alexandra Main and guest artists Cyd Blakewell and Deborah Ann Smith. Playwright Laura Marks (Bethany, Gather at the River) is a recent winner of the 2012 Leah Ryan Prize for Emerging Women Writers. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
A bunch of places nearby to try for lunch/dinner.. We went to Pita Bite.. Good, reasonable lunch...info • Feb 23 2013 star this tip starred
Park a few blks west of theater to bypass 2 hour meters; easy blue line access'info • Feb 23 2013 star this tip starred
Reviews & Ratings
Featured review from Goldstar Member
view more less of this reviewThe play was well acted but too long.
star this review starred report as inappropriateFabulous Cast & Director Sheldon Patinkin were all amazing!! Congrats to all!!!!
star this review starred report as inappropriate3rd show I've seen at the Gift Theatre... I like the environment of this local theater... Always enjoy the energy and enthusiasm of the actors.
Access: Train and bus 2 blocks away... Parking is relatively easy.. (Plenty of metered parking, BUT the meters run 2 hours only --- (so, you might have to feed the meter at intermission)... BUT, if you go a few blocks west, you will find free street parking...
"Absolute Hell": ... Large, energetic cast.. Enjoyed it alot.. My friend mentioned the word "experimental".. I agree... It is unique in many ways... Worked for us and the rest of the audience...
Notes: General Admission: The theater space is small, so all the seats are right next to the stage.. (However, if you want to sit in the center, show up early).. We showed up 5 minutes before showtime and sat at the end of the stage... Yet, that view/perspective was very appealing... The performance is 2 1/2 hours, so it is lengthy... But, if you want to spend a few hours watching nifty dialogue in a bar room setting, I recommend giving it a try...
star this review starred report as inappropriatea lot of wacky characters, engaging fast dialogue and witty, thought-provoking storyline kept me engaged throughout
More Information About Absolute Hell
Website
http://www.thegifttheatre.org/
Quotes & Highlights
- "Absolute Hell is one of those eminently worthy, only-in-Chicago, ensemble-is-everything nights." — Chicago Tribune
Description
Featuring Gift Ensemble Members Brittany Burch, John Connolly, Paul D'Addario, Gabriel Franken, Alexandra Main, Kenny Mihlfried, Lynda Newton, Michael Patrick Thornton and Jay Worthington with guest artists Alexis Atwill, Harter Clingman, Kurt Conroyd, Patrick DeNicola, Joanne Dubach, Marssie Mencotti, Donna McGough, Justine Serino, Amy Speckien, Maria Stephens, Dylan Stuckey and Adam Welsh