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"BYOT Productions presents the world premiere of 'Aces & Eights' by Ross Childs. Detective Francine Noir's private investigator career has hit a rough patch. But when two cases converge, a distraught dame trying to find a lost will and a rich art collector in search of a missing painting, she must descend into the dark, grimy, and gut-busting underworld to uncover the biggest case of her life and rescue the only person who knows her filing system not to mention where to find the cheapest scotch."
"Aces & Eights" is a comedic twist on classic noir tropes; many aspects of this show will challenge expectations, from the text itself to mixing modern and period costuming, makeup, and set. The text is full of self-aware moments, sight gags, and overall farce set in a classic drama theme, which we are looking forward to bringing to life. BYOT Productions is a Chicago-based independent theatre company that produces a 24-hour theatre festival. Once a month, our cast and crew come together to write, direct, rehearse, and perform five original one-act plays for audiences of anywhere from 30-70 guests, all in just 24 hours. The heart of BYOT is this make it happen mentality, shared by our roughly 40 Company Members and over 100 players of all skill levels and talents. Aces & Eights began as a one act play at one of these monthly shows, and the playwright, Ross Childs, has done amazing work to expand it to a full-length production. Tickets are $20 at the door, so buy in advance here to get the advance discount!
PERFORMANCE DATES Friday, Sept. 6th - Sunday, Sept. 8th and Friday, Sept. 13th - Sunday, Sept. 15th (8pm Friday & Saturday; 3pm Sunday)
LOCATION City Lit Theater 1020 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
CAST Detective Francine Noir: Shana Laski Carrie Letfort: Noah Berman Mischa Daniels: Marie Claire Lyon Reddmonton "Redd" Kingsley: Bob Romay Captain Prudence Block: Erin Ellis Knuckles: Matthew Schufrieder Dave/Ensemble 1: Thomas Tong Georgia/Ensemble 2: Sarah Allyn Althen
PRODUCTION TEAM Director: Dakota Pariset Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Kendal Romero Production Manager: Fareine Suarez Artistic Director/Producer: Megan Richards Scenic Designer: Alex Hutson Costume Designer/Makeup: Megan Richards Properties Designer: Rachel Silvert Lighting Designer: Alekzander Sayers Lighting Apprentice/Board Op: Brittany Voss Sound Designer: Fareine Suarez Music Composition: Rachel Williams Fight Choreographer: Alekzander Sayer
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LocationCity Lit Theater (View)
1020 W Bryn Mawr
Chicago, IL 60660
United States
Categories
Kid Friendly: No |
Dog Friendly: No |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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