World Premiere M. Proust at the Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre
Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre (1650 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614)
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The last date listed for M. Proust was Sunday July 16, 2006 / 7:30pm.
1 Goldstar Member Review
Pat C.
Well-conceived and well-acted. However, it would have been more enjoyable if Ms. Peil had offered more variation in emotional tone. Though hints of tenderness and even humor came through during reminiscences, more emphasis could have been given these warmer, gentler feelings. The tone of unremitting outrage and disapproval wore thin.Written on Jul 11 2006
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More Information About M. Proust
Website
http://www.aboutfacetheatre.com/Proust.htm
Quotes & Highlights
- “The most intriguing new show of the summer.” --New York Times
- “Smart, stylish…elegantly performed.” --Chicago Tribune
Description
Don’t miss this world premiere by Mary Zimmerman, directed by Eric Rosen.
By Mary Zimmerman
Based on the writings of
Marcel Proust and Celeste Albaret
Directed by Eric Rosen
Scenic design Dan Ostling Costume design Mara Blumenfeld
Lighting design Chris Binder Sound design Andre Pluess
Dramaturg Elizabeth Williamson
A Steppenwolf Theatre Visiting Company Initiative
About Mary Beth Peil
Mary Beth Peil received a Tony Award-nomination for her role opposite Yul Brenner in The King and I, and most recently appeared on Broadway opposite Antonio Banderas in Nine. Peil won an Obie Award for her performance in Cheever Evening, Missing Persons, and Naked Truth. She appeared in the films Odd Coup-le II, Stepford Wives, and the upcoming Flags of our Fathers, and had a recurring role on the hit television show Dawson’s Creek, as well as appearing on Law and Order: SVU and The Reagans. Off-Broadway she has appeared in Hedda Gabler, Frame 312, Sylvia, As Thousands Cheer, and Finding the Sun She has been seen in numerous regional theater productions, including Wit, Lucky Duck, They All Laughed, Hay Fever, Hamlet, Naked Eye, and Month in the Country. Peil is a company member at Atlantic Theater and Drama Department, and has been seen at the Metropolitan Opera National Company and NY City Opera. Peil has a Bachelor’s Degree from Northwestern University.
About the Ticket Supplier: About Face Theatre (STC)
About Face Theatre creates exceptional, innovative, and adventurous plays to advance the national dialogue on gender and sexual identity, and to challenge and entertain audiences in Chicago, across the country, and around the world. Working within and beyond the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities, About Face Theatre is committed to innovation, artistic excellence and community transformation. Through our projects, we strive to challenge our artists' and audience's intellects, imaginations, self-conceptions, moral expectations, and ideas about gender and sexuality in contemporary and historical contexts.
About Face has three programming arms: its award-winning Mainstage Season, its innovative New Works Program, and our nationally recognized Education Programs, including the celebrated About Face Youth Theatre and Educational Outreach tour that collectively reach over 10,000 Illinois students and teachers each year.
About Face has emerged as one of Chicago's most respected theatres, and is quickly emerging as a national center for the development of gay and lesbian theatre.