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Chesapeake: Lee Blessing's One-Man Play About Art and Politics

Greenhouse Theater Center, Formerly Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater (2257 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60614)
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$30.00 - $45.00
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$12.00 - $22.50*
4.2 by 9 members
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Remy Bumppo Theatre Company presents Chesapeake, a magical-realist fable about a New York performance artist, a firebrand conservative Southern politician, and Lucky, the Chesapeake Bay retriever that unites their fates forever. Each character is played by one talented actor, Greg Matthew Anderson. Tony and Pulitzer Prize-nominee Lee Blessing (A Walk in the Woods) penned this play about Kerr, a gay performance artist who decides to kidnap his bible-thumping Senator's beloved dog after the politician cuts his arts funding. But when his plan goes awry, Kerr gets a surprising new leash on life, and manages to nose his way into the life of his former enemy after all.

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The last date listed for Chesapeake was Sunday May 6, 2012 / 2:30pm.

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Formerly Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater,
2257 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
773-404-7336
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I was so bored I actually left at intermission. Very disappointing.
Written on Apr 23 2012

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The star of this one-man show was outstanding. Just his constant presence and constant verbiage was impressive enough, but his acting skills were just as notable.
The only downside was the cheesy appeal for money at the end. A concept I did not get was that we were to put $15 in an envelope for the people who will be in our seats tomorrow just as the previous audience had done for us...???
Written on Apr 23 2012

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We really enjoyed the show--and the seats! From the beginning, the show was entertaining and thought-provoking. We especially enjoyed the second act, with its frequent unexpected turns. Greg Anderson, who played all parts, was especially convining when he was playing the dog and the Senator, but did a great job in all roles.
Written on Apr 09 2012

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Thought provoking, funny, and often poignant, this production is not to be missed! The performance of Greg Matthew Anderson and direction of Shawn Douglas are nothing short of amazing and the play itself first class writing.
Written on Apr 02 2012

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More Information About Chesapeake

Website

http://www.remybumppo.org

Quotes & Highlights

  • "Refreshingly, a political story that can be appreciated by all viewers, no matter what their party affiliation." --Talkin' Broadway

Description

By Lee Blessing
Directed by Shawn Douglass
Featuring Artistic Associate Greg Matthew Anderson

Controversial performance artist Kerr has his NEA funding threatened in a calculated, political trick by his hometown candidate, the folksy, dog-toting Therm Pooley. For revenge, Kerr attempts a dog-napping to reveal that the Senator has the public on a leash. But the Universe exacts its own fantastical revenge on Kerr. Fate, along with the help of some good belly rubs, compels Kerr to sit and stay closer to the Senator than he ever could have imagined. Blessing celebrates the inner life of our canine companions and spots the artist-activist in us all.