Emergency Theatre Co & Your Mom Productions present Catharsis or The Thing You Should Have Told Me, a new drama by up and coming Chicago actor and writer Aaron Holland. Catharsis or The Thing You Should Have Told Me will run Monday Nights only March 7, 14, and 21st at 8pm at the Skokie Theater, 7924 N. Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois 60077.
Catharsis or The Thing You Should Have Told Me promises to be an intense and awesome experience like no other! Paul and Dennis are attempting to cope with life in the wake of their parent's tragic death, maintain relationships, and hold down jobs, all while dealing with the daily calamities of their tragically depressed little sister. Their odd behavior attracts the attention of a pair of nosey twins (Skye and Guy) who, in their digging, discover an awful truth. A confrontation will test the family's trust, define new boundaries, and expose its dangerous secrets. Some things should stay in the family.
Serving as director is the up and comer, Aaron Holland. Catharsis: Or the Thing You Should Have Told Me (one- act version) played to nearly sold out houses at the Stage Left Theater in June of 2005. Aaron has been recently seen at the Goodman Theater, Bailiwick Chicago, and the Steppenwolf, and has directed such shows as You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Last Five Years, And Shell Silverstein's SmileTime! The Chicago Reader regards his written work as "Catchy, Bright and Hot."
"Catharsis is a delicate waltz of a show." Aaron remarks, "It's a show that mourns for itself, and then laughs at it's little quirks. Just like a good piece of music."
Catharsis or The Thing You Should Have Told Me features Missy Aguilar, Deric Gochen, Russell Morgan, Charlotte Dearborn, and Brett Taylor. With musical interludes provided by Anthony Apodaca and Chris Skrable.
Tickets for Catharsis or The Thing You Should Have Told Me are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. $10 industry and Free to Vets! For ticket reservations and more information on Catharsis or The Thing You Should Have Told Me, call 847-677-7761 or visit www.skokietheater.com |
