Billboard Launches Debate Over Beauty Obsession in Impenetrable
Theater Wit (1229 West Belmont Chicago, IL 60640)
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The last date listed for Impenetrable was Sunday October 7, 2012 / 3:00pm.
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Fight Girl is E-V, a tough-as-nails prizefighter who also happens to be the last human woman in the galaxy. Battle World is her planet, a place where all the alien races come together for epic battles to the death and spectators bet on the outcome. E-V has much more to worry about than her next fight, though. She is being pursued by the United Galactic Alliance -- an evil empire on the verge of eradicating humanity. This science-fiction satire from Qui Nguyen, the creator of the 2011 InFusion Theatre Company hit Soul Samurai, gets its Midwestern premiere with this production, which is packed with innovative video projection, puppetry, stage combat and more. A Critic's Pick in Time Out Chicago, the show stars Sheila O'Connor as E-V. Learn More
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17 Goldstar Member Reviews
Olga
Written on Oct 08 2012Great performance! It touched on so many topics (far more than just beauty).
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Written on Oct 08 2012My friends loved it. I found the screenplay unsatisfying, although the actors tried hard.
ken60657
Written on Oct 08 2012This is a great, thought provoking play. Hearing everyone's thoughts about their lives is very interesting and moving. Go see it!
KellyKenna
Written on Oct 01 2012I was underwhelmed, in a nutshell. I found it cliche, in large part due to the predictable and (in my opinion) unnecessary "reveal" at the end. Too heavy handed for my taste.
More Information About Impenetrable
Website
http://www.stagelefttheatre.com/season-31/impenetrable/
Quotes & Highlights
- “Slicing and poignant… a series of charged encounters ... a terrific Jennifer Pompa is vulnerable and bold in equal measures.” --Chicago Tribune
- “[A] smart and spirited world premiere work... a snappy production by Stage Left Theatre… expertly directed by Greg Werstler.” --Chicago Sun-Times
- “A drama at once disturbing, insightful and unexpectedly humorous ... Derleth delivers a nuanced mix of strength and vulnerability; Pompa walks away with every scene she’s in, covering depths of hurt with defensive, self-deprecating humor.” --Chicago Theater Beat
- “Derleth serves as a strong emotional anchor, playing Talya with a steely confidence that shields her vulnerable soul. As a bitter barista trapped in the ’burbs, scene-stealer Jennifer Pompa gets the best one-liners, but is equally sharp during intimate dramatic scenes.” --Time Out Chicago
Description
This show has some stronge language and references to violence. It's recommended for those age 12 and older.
Symposium Series
In line with its mission to raise social and political debate, Stage Left offers patrons a Symposium Series for every production. Immediately following each Sunday matinee, they invite the audience to stay for a discussion centered on a particular question raised by the performance. Admission to the Symposium Series is free, but it is recommended that attendees have seen the production in order to fully appreciate and participate in the discussion. Impenetrable raises debate about responsibility of the advertising media, biases based on appearance, and the ramifications that a popular culture which glorifies youth and beauty has on our own self image.
About Playwright Mia McCullough
Born and raised in New York, Mia McCullough has been writing plays in Chicago for 20 years. After migrating to Chicagoland to study theatre and creative writing, Mia opted to stay and make Chicago her artistic home. Her plays have been produced in Chicago at Steppenwolf Theatre Company (Taking Care and Spare Change), Chicago Dramatists (Lucinda's Bed and Since Africa), and Stage Left Theatre (Spare Change, Echoes of Another Man, Chagrin Falls, Cyber Serenade) where she was an ensemble member for many years. Nationally, Mia’s plays have been produced at theatres such as The Old Globe in San Diego, Actor’s Express in Atlanta, Victory Theatre in Los Angeles, InterAct in Philadelphia, and the Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival.
About Director Greg Werstler
Greg Werstler’s Stage Left directing credits include The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, After Ashley, Ruby Vector (LeapFest 6), The Face of a Ruined Woman (LeapFest 7) and Blessed Assurance (Leapfest 8). Greg has worked as a theater administrator and director in Chicago for more than 15 years. He is the Director of Creative Sales, CFO of The ComedySportz Theatre. Other directing credits include ComedySportz Crew Meets: Snow White, and ComedySportz Crew Meets: Winnie the Pooh, also Rumors and Loveliest Afternoon for Eclipse Theatre Company, Voice of the Prairie and The Eight for Dolphinback Theatre (of which he was a founding member), A Midsummer Night’s Dream for Equity Library Theatre and Angels in America at Lake Forest College.
The cast includes SLT ensemble member Melanie Derleth (Thalya) and guest artists Emi Clark (Julie), Kamal Hans (Mourad), Jennifer Pompa (Andie), Kyle Johnson (Pete) and Kayla Rea (Cari)
The staff includes SLT ensemble members John Kohn III (lighting design) and Adam Smith (sound design) with guest artists Jason Crutchfield (stage management), Kristin Toerpe (production management), Roger Wykes (scenic design), Erica Griese (costume design), Anna Henson (projections design), Rick Julien (technical direction), Lindsay Bartlett (dialect coach), and Amy Szerlong (assistant direction).
About the Ticket Supplier: Stage Left Theatre
Founded in 1982, Stage Left Theatre is a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop and produce plays that raise debate and challenge perspectives on political and social issues. Over the past thirty years, Stage Left has produced over 120 mainstage, late-night, off-night, children's and touring productions that have garnered critical accolades, as well as 41 nominations and 16 awards for excellence from the Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee.