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EL Stories: Real-Life Mass-Transit Adventures

Greenhouse Theater Center, Formerly Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater (2257 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60614)
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4.2 by 20 members
The performance group known as the Waltzing Mechanics creates original theatrical works out of conversations with real Chicago commuters. For EL Stories, they've taken mass-transit stories from a variety of Windy City citizens from various backgrounds and neighborhoods and turned them into a fun and creative EL ride that explores how Chicagoans interact as a community. In performing the words of actual riders' transit adventures, the Waltzing Mechanics seek to reflect how we move as a community through this dynamic city.

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Formerly Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater,
2257 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
773-404-7336
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20 ratings
4.2 average rating
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16 events
7 reviews
5.0
attended Mar 04 2013

This show is simple and real and beautiful. Who needs fiction when you have real life? I would definitely see their next round of stories and I would even take my fiance to see this same one so he could enjoy it.

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7 reviews
5.0
attended Feb 25 2013

Great cast! Great stories to see again and again. Worth the time even if you seen previous shows. Funny and entertaining for all.

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16 events
11 reviews
5.0
attended Feb 25 2013

If you are a Chicagoan, or are looking to give a visitor an idea of Chicago, see this show. It was very funny, and very well done - some ridiculous stories told by a ridiculous group of people. I loved it!

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13 reviews
2.0
attended Jan 28 2013

This was more of an improv than a play, based on stories the actors heard along the way. The acting was good, but to be honest, the short skits were not that funny or interesting. In fact, it was over in less than an hour. I'm sure it will get better over time, as more material is added, but for me it fell flat. Sorry guys.

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More Information About EL Stories

Website

http://waltzingmechanics.org/index.html

Description

The performance contains strong language and adult themes.

Adapted from original interviews by the Waltzing Mechanics 
Directed by Eric Loughlin