The North Star: Tragicomedy From Chemically Imbalanced Comedy
Chemically Imbalanced Theater (1420 West Irving Park Road Chicago, IL 60613)
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- $15.00
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- FREE - $7.50*
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The last date listed for The North Star was Saturday October 13, 2012 / 8:00pm.
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Not Easy to Park in that area. Take a Cab if you can.info • Feb 23 2013 star this tip starred
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Reviews & Ratings
Featured review from Karen
view more less of this reviewA bit strange. The actor playing the son was the best. Could hear traffic from the street. There was an audience member who laughed really loud at all times. Was suspicious she was some kind of "plant".
star this review starred report as inappropriateArriving to the venue was not easy. There was literally NO parking although rght across the steet, there was an open parking lot. I thought to myself, why not ask the people that own the lot to borrow it for a night so people aren't coming in late or having to park blocks away. That night it was raining but regardless, this is a busy area and we had a very hard time finding parking. The building was easy to find once we arrived, there was someone to greet us, which was nice. We sat and waited until we were allowed in the stage area where we had general admission seats. We sat in the front almost touching the audience. That was interesting but the place is so small that no matter where you sit, it's a good seat! Drinks were very inexpensive and that was very nice. My husband & I sat and talked and before we know it, the play was starting. This was a great play with EXCELLENT ACTORS. It took you on a journey that was unexpected and real. It was quirky, funny, and entertaining. Almost immediately, you begin to care about the characters and thiss lasts until the end. The comedy addition to such heavy subjects added a level of emotional paste that some may not know what to do with. The ride was fun and personally, I enjoy the irony into REAL-NESS like this play. It made me think to myself, 'should I be laughing at this?' I loved it. Chemically Imbalanced Comedy is a perfect name for a play like this.
star this review starred report as inappropriateWe enjoyed the play quite a bit. The content was very good, and the actors very believable. Air conditioning could better!
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Written by CIC Artistic Associate Anthony Ellison, this marks the third script of his produced by Chemically Imbalanced Comedy(Ring Around the Guillotine, Texas Sheen). CIC Artistic Associate Letitia Guillaud directs, following her assistant direction for Ring Around the Guillotine, and Linus Lee assistant directs. The production team features the work of Nick Quinn (Scenic and Lighting Designer), CIC Managing Director Sarah Borer (Production Manager and Props Designer), Carla Hamilton (Costumer Designer), and Tanya Tweedy (Stage Manager).
Some material is not appropriate for all ages. Shows not recommended for children under the age of 13.
About the Ticket Supplier: Chemically Imbalanced Comedy
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy is a non profit theater which has been producing the best and brightest comedy in Chicago for years. The Chicago Tribune called their show "simple, funny, and perceptive."
The Chicago Arts and Entertainment Magazine said, "I was astounded by the intelligence of that improvisation."
The Chicago Reader said CIC was "tight and funny."
The Chicago Redeye named CIC "Best Bet."

