Chicago Stage Style Theatre & Performing Arts News January 23, 2012 Real Life Love Story On Citadel Stage Audiences during the winter theatre season have a special treat in store.  The Citadel Theatre will be bringing an especially unique offering, starting February 3, when the Midwest premiere of Deborah Zoe Laufer’s "Sirens" hits the stage.  This will be the first chance for theater enthusiasts to see a play the Louisville Courier Journal called “funny and heartfelt...witty with a heart as big as its mouth”.  But, it will also bring Citadel Theatre founding members Scott and Ellen Phelps back to the stage, adding further dimension to the love story. "Sirens" is a play about the struggle married couples can face in maintaining that special ‘spark’ – the flame of passion so essential to a fulfilling relationship.  In the play the lead character, Sam (Scott Phelps), is a musician living in the fading limelight of a chart topping single he wrote during his torrid courtship with wife Rose (Ellen Phelps).  Now, 25 years later, Sam and Rose head to the Mediterranean for a cruise to celebrate their anniversary.  Sam is lured overboard when the song of a Siren, the most compelling music he has ever heard, entices him to jump.  Finding himself stranded on the Siren’s island, Sam must strive to overcome depression over his faded musical talent and fight to find a way back to his wife Rose. “This is a redemptive comedy, one that all of our audience members will be able to relate to,” said Phelps.  "It is about realizing that sometimes the grass you have is very green, but it takes time and effort to make it grow.  It’s worth it.”  "Sirens" will run at the Citadel Theatre, located at 300 South Waukegan Road in Lake Forest, from February 3 until March 4.  Patrons can purchase tickets online by visiting www.citadeltheatre.org or by calling the box office at 847-735-8554.  Reduced-rate subscription packages are now available for just $25 per show. For the Phelps, the play represents a romantic homecoming.  Scott Phelps, also Artistic Director of Citadel, described "Sirens" as “completing the circle” to connect his relationship with wife Ellen to their own romantically destined meeting during their early days as actors.  The couple met at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in 1982, which is where they saw "Sirens" (2009 Humana Festival) and decided they had to bring it to audiences at Citadel. Now married for over 27 years, the Phelps keep going back to where it began, not only to keep their marriage fresh but to search for the same muse that inspired them to found Citadel Theatre together in 2002.   “We make a pilgrimage back to Kentucky for the Humana Festival every year,” said Phelps.  This year he and Ellen plan to return again after "Sirens" completes its run and will take a contingent of theatre lovers with them.  “Everyone that enjoys theater is welcome to join us when we go south for the festival this year.”   Douglas Out, Sandys In Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has regretfully announced the resignation of Artistic Director Timothy Douglas effective January 31st.  He plans to continue his freelance directing career and seek out more opportunities to pursue his interest in training theater professionals.  Remy Bumppo announced the appointment of Mr. Douglas in October of 2010, and he officially took the reins in July of 2011 after participating in the 2011/2012 season selection and casting process. In a letter addressed to Remy Bumppo's Board of Directors, Mr. Douglas expressed, "My time with the company has been one filled with adventure, growth, insight and clarity of purpose, provided by an extraordinary learning curve.  As a result of my brief but ample tenure I came to understand that in spite of our genuine excitement for one another, I'm ultimately not a good match for the organization."  He concluded, "I remain grateful to all at Remy Bumppo, as well as the greater Chicago theater community, whose enthusiastic inclusion of me into its vibrant world will feed me for the rest of my creative days." Board President Karen Randolph who chaired the 2010 search committee says, "The hiring of Timothy as artistic director was a unanimous decision made by Remy Bumppo's board, staff and artistic associates.  We were surprised by his decision, but wish him well, and hope to participate in his future."  On January 10th, Remy Bumppo's board of directors appointed Artistic Associate Nick Sandys as Artistic Director effective February 1, 2012. "Timothy's tenure was inspiring, brief but valuable," said Nick Sandys, "and season planning with the Artistic Associates is well under way for our 2012/2013 Season.  I am thrilled to continue and expand the language-driven, emotionally rich work of Remy Bumppo in that coming season.  I have called this theatre home for 10 years and will bring with me my deep understanding of all that Remy Bumppo has been and a tremendous excitement for what more we can become."  Remy Bumppo Theatre Company delights and engages audiences with the emotional and ethical complexities of society through the provocative power of great theatrical language. Outgoing Artistic Director Timothy Douglas had planned to direct the third show of the 2011/2012 season.  As a result of Timothy Douglas' resignation, the production of Lee Blessing's one-person comedy "Chesapeake," will be directed by Remy Bumppo Artistic Associate Shawn Douglass ("The Importance of Being Earnest" in 2010, and "The Philadelphia Story" in 2007).  "Chesapeake" runs March 28 through April 29 at the Greenhouse Theater Center located at 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue.  The production features Remy Bumppo Artistic Associate Greg Matthew Anderson as Kerr, a controversial performance artist who becomes a political pawn in the re-election campaign of a conservative senator.  For tickets and more information visit www.remybumppo.org or call 773-404-7336. Nick Sandys (pronounced Sands) is an educator and an award-winning actor, director, and fight choreographer, now based in Chicago, though originally from north England.  Nick has been a member of Remy Bumppo's core company of artists, the Artistic Associates since 2001, and takes the lead as Artistic Director on February 1, 2012.  Having participated in over 200 theatrical productions nationwide, he is also an Artistic Associate at First Folio Theatre, and has performed at Goodman, Northlight, Chicago Shakespeare, Writers' Theatre, Next Theatre, Lookingglass, Marriott Lincolnshire, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Light Opera Works, Chamber Opera Chicago, as well as regionally and Off Broadway.  Furthermore, Nick has also directed shows for Remy Bumppo, First Folio, Noble Fool Theatricals, Chamber Opera Chicago, Fort Worth Shakespeare in the Park, Stage West, Circle Theatre, among others, and his Jeff-award-winning fight direction has been seen all over Chicagoland and regionally.  Nick is a certified Fight Director with The Society of American Fight Directors and has been adjunct faculty at The Theatre School at DePaul University since 1995.  He has received eight Joseph Jefferson Nominations, as well as an After Dark Award, and a Dallas Critics Circle Award, and is the recipient of a 2011 Achievement Award from The Helen Coburn Meier and Tim Meier Charitable Foundation For The Arts.  He holds MAs in English Literature from both Cambridge University and Loyola University Chicago.   Dreaming of Neverland Dream Theatre Company presents the first play of its season-long trilogy, "Peter Pan's Shadow Part One: Neverland," the world premiere of a new show by Jeremy Menekseoglu.  Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and Peter's younger sister set out on a harrowing adventure that will result in the birth of Neverland, the accidental creation of Peter's shadow, and the appearance of a fearsome new enemy on the horizon: Captain James Hook. "Peter Pan's Shadow Part One: Neverland" runs from February 2 to March 4.  Performances take place Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 7pm at Dream Theatre Company, located at 556 West 18th Street, Chicago, IL 60616.  General admission is $18, industry and student tickets are $15.  Group sales and subscription packages available.  For more information, call 773-552-8616 or email annainthedarkness@gmail.com. Telling a "Peter Pan" story very different from those we have known, Dream Theatre probes the darker corners of Neverland and the selfish boy who forced it into being.  This is the new adventure of Peter Pan and the younger sister who believed him to be dead for her entire life; after meeting him and Tinker Bell, it might have been better if that had been the case.  Following the success of "The Grisly/Glorious Adventure of Winnie-The-Pooh, Christopher Robin, and Billy Moon" and "The Devilish Children and the Civilizing Process," this dark and engaging trilogy is a fairy tale as only Dream Theatre could imagine it.  Featuring Anna W Menekseoglu, Mishelle Apalategui, Annelise Lawson, Jeremy Menekseoglu, Chad Sheveland, Rachel Martindale, Lana Smithner, Avery Ferguson, and Annie Hoeg. Since 1998 Dream Theatre has performed all original productions that include: Audience Annihilated: Women Only Train; A Very Terrible Father; Three Women Driven Insane; The Grisly/Glorious Adventure of Christopher Robin, Winnie-the-Pooh and Billy Moon; Downward Facing; The Devilish Children and the Civilizing Process; The Agon Trilogy (Agamemnon, Electra & Orestes); Aelita & Shiny Boxes; The Black Duckling; Somewhere in Texas; Sequestered; Cold; The Samaritan Syndrome; Baby Killers; SlowAnna; Anna, in the Darkness; Medea; Antigone; Ismene and Sister 121.  Now entering its tenth season, Dream Theatre continues to strive to deliver the highest art in its most raw, unflinching and entertaining form.  More information can be found at www.dreamtheatrecompany.com, dreamtheatreco.blogspot.com, and www.facebook.com/DreamTheatreCompany.   Dating Walter Dante Raven Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of Chicago playwright Jon Steinhagen's play, "Dating Walter Dante," directed by Cody Estle.  Previews are February 7-11, opening is Sunday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark, with a reception following in Raven’s lobby. Performances continue through March 24, 2011, Fridays through Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. on Raven Theatre’s West Stage.  Tickets are $20 during previews, $40 on opening night and $30 all other performances.  $5 discount for students/seniors, $15 for groups of 10 or more for Friday and Sunday performances, subject to availability.  Free parking is provided in a lot adjacent to the theatre; additional street parking is available.  Raven Theatre is handicapped accessible.  Tickets and information are available at www.raventheatre.com or 773-338-2177.  His first wife may or may not have died accidentally.  His second wife is missing.  The police watch him around the clock.  Walter Dante isn't exactly a prize catch.  Which is why Laura Bakersfield shocks her friends when they find out she's dating Walter Dante!  A dark and delicious comedy developed through Raven’s own Workshop Series.  Director Cody Estle states, "Set in present day, Dating Walter Dante gives the feeling of a 1940's film noir mystery while the characters tackle present day subjects.  Dating Walter Dante has something for everyone: it is a comedy, a love story, a mystery and a drama.  Playwright Jon Steinhagen has created a mysterious piece that delivers the facts of the story and masterfully keeps you guessing." Jon Steinhagen is a Resident Playwright at Chicago Dramatists, winner of the Julie Harris Playwriting Award, and finalist for the inaugural Noël Coward Award.  Recent productions of his plays include "Blizzard '67" (Chicago Dramatists), "Aces" (Signal), "Something More Comfortable" (Syracuse University), "Vexations" (Playlab NYC/NY Fringe), and "The Analytical Engine" (Circle).  His musicals include "The Teapot Scandals," "Emma & Company," "Inferno Beach," and "People Like Us".  He has appeared as an actor in many Chicago productions, most recently in "Bus Stop" at Raven; he has a long history as musical director of over two dozen Chicago musicals.  He has received four Jeff Awards and five nominations in various categories and is a company member at Signal Ensemble Theatre, an artistic associate at Porchlight, and a member of the Dramatist’s Guild. The cast of "Dating Walter Dante" includes Jason Huysman, Kristin Collins, Michael Boone, Brigitte Ditmars, Scott Allen Luke, Stacie Barra and Antoine Pierre Whitfield.  Director Cody Estle is making his Raven Theatre directing debut.  Other directing credits include "The Tooth of Crime" (City Wind Theatre) and "The Teacher" (The Neapolitans).  Assistant Directing credits include "Season's Greetings" (Northlight Theatre, director BJ Jones), "The Detective's Wife" (Writers’ Theatre, director Gary Griffin), "The Cherry Orchard" (Strawdog Theatre, director Kimberly Senior), "In Loco Parentis" (Next Theatre, director Joanie Schultz) and "Wreckage" (Caffeine Theatre, director Joanie Schultz).  He is a proud graduate of Columbia College Chicago.  Upcoming work includes assisting Charlie Newell’s production of "Angels in America" at Court Theatre. Founded in 1983, Raven Theatre is dedicated to breathing new life into American classics and exploring other works that illuminate the American experience, with occasional forays into world classics.  In addition to its regular season, Raven produces a Workshop Series of new and experimental productions, as well as Take Flight, an Educational Outreach program, including teaching partnerships with various Chicago Public Schools, summer youth classes and original children’s shows performed at Raven Theatre.   The People's Barnum Quest Theatre Ensemble steps into the center ring with "The People's Barnum!," directed by Andrew Park and musical directed by Tobi Mattingly.  Opening is Friday, February 10 at 8:00 p.m. at The Blue Theatre, (housed in St. Gregory the Great Church) at 1609 West Gregory (Gregory and Ashland).  Free parking is provided in a lot north of the theater; additional street parking is available.  All Quest shows are Free of charge while donations are greatly appreciated.  Reservations are highly recommended.  Tickets and information are available at www.questensemble.org or through reservations@questensemble.org or 312-458-0895. Come "join the circus" as Quest Theatre Ensemble presents the Tony award winning Broadway musical "The People's Barnum!"  Set in the center ring, "The People's Barnum!" tells the true story of Phineas Taylor Barnum and the acts that made him famous.  The tale is set to Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart's legendary music and features Quest Theatre Ensemble's well known shadow/rod puppetry.  See General Tom Thumb only 25 inches from toe to crown!  Witness Jumbo, the largest elephant in the world!  Behold the oldest woman on the planet with your very own eyes!  Marvel at the feats of contortionists, gymnasts, tumblers, and stilt-dancers!  And find out first hand why The People's Barnum! is the "Greatest Show on Earth!" Director, Andrew Park, states, “Barnum is a perfect show for Quest Theatre Ensemble.  It allows us to feature a variety of our performance strengths like stilt-dancing, pageantry and large-scale puppetry.  We also get to tell the story of the greatest showman to ever live, P.T. Barnum.  I find this musical—about the greatest bamboozler to ever live—surprisingly inspirational.  Barnum’s achievements were astounding, and he accomplished most everything by recognizing one simple truth: 'There’s a sucker born every minute!'" The cast of "The People's Barnum!" includes Jason Bowen, Erin Daly, David Hathaway, Kyle Kuhlman, Rachel Sparrow, Laura Sturm, Tamara White, Kelly Amshoff, John Gurdian, Jamal Howard, Michael Lewis, Amy Malcom, Amber Lee Olivier, Annie Sheehan.  Mark Bramble, a three time Tony nominee, and Michael Stewart, two time Tony winner, collaborated on several musicals together including "The Grand Tour," "Pieces of Eight," and "Elizabeth and Essex".  Cy Coleman took Tony Awards for his music in "City of Angels," "The Will Rogers Follies" and "On the Twentieth Century".    Midwest Premiere of Jack’s Precious Moment Will Act For Food will present the Midwest premiere (and second production ever) of "Jack’s Precious Moment," by Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Azar Kazemi, opening Thursday, February 2 and running through February 25 at Chemically Imbalanced Theater, 1420 W. Irving Park.  Performances will be Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8PM.  Tickets are available at www.willactforfood.com/tix. After Bib’s twin brother Jack is brutally killed by Muslim fundamentalists in Iraq, he begins (along with his father and Jack’s widow) trying to pick up the pieces; but his own fundamentalist Christian beliefs get in the way of making sense of senseless tragedy.  The loss of a life leads to a loss of faith, and ultimately to a loss of identity.  Maybe finding peace is as simple as a journey to the Precious Moments Inspiration Park, peppered along the way with odd haikus and a philosophical carny.  Probably not, though.  Alternately heartbreaking and hilarious, "Jack’s Precious Moment" is a darkly comic story of family and faith, of crisis and coping mechanisms.  Will Act For Food is extremely excited to bring this play to a Chicago stage for the first time.  The cast features Havalah Grace, Bryan Hart, Kevin Mullaney, and Ed Porter.  This production is WAFF’s first with new Artistic Director Andrew Jordan at the helm.  “We’ve taken some time to reflect on our artistic identity,” Jordan says, “And we’ve realized that we’re instinctively drawn toward scripts that are somehow unconventional or off-kilter, so we’re running with that: embracing the Theater of Wait.  What?” Also in the way of firsts, this is director Azar Kazemi’s first production since graduating from the MFA Directing program at The Theatre School at DePaul University in 2011.  A high school classmate of playwright Hunter’s, Kazemi was raised in northern Idaho, where "Jack’s Precious Moment" begins.  “One of the reasons I love this script is its familiarity,” she says.  “I grew up with these people, and even if I didn't always relate to them, they helped shape who I have become; just as they did for Sam and we can see it in his work.” In the interest of raising as much food as possible for Chicago’s hungry this winter, WAFF is implementing a new food donation discount: One dollar off per item donated, with no limit; admission can be paid entirely in food for the entire four-week run.  Additionally, WAFF is adopting the following ticket pricing schedule for this production: 1st week $5, 2nd week $10, 3rd week $15, 4th week $20.  Every week: $1 off for every nonperishable food item you donate.  All food donations benefit Lakeview Pantry. Will Act For Food has nourished the Chicago community artistically and literally since its inception in 1997.  "We take a collaborative approach to theater; finding the light in darkness, revealing truth within fiction, and celebrating the absurd in the everyday.  By offering discounted admission in exchange for non-perishable food donations, we empower our audiences to help feed those in need."   Steppenwolf's 3rd Annual Garage Rep Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to present its 3rd annual Garage Rep, featuring three productions in rotating repertory by some of Chicago’s most innovative, storefront companies: LiveWire Chicago, Theatre Zarko and The Inconvenience.  Garage Rep will play a ten-week run February 2–April 8, 2012 in The Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N. Halsted St.  Single tickets and three play passes for Garage Rep are currently on sale.  The third annual Garage Rep plays Wednesdays through Fridays at 8 pm; and Saturdays and Sundays at 4 pm and 8 pm.  Please note: there will be an 8 pm performance on Tuesday 2/14; there will be a 1 pm performance on Saturday 2/18, Sunday 2/19, Saturday 4/7 and Sunday 4/8 (“three show marathon” days). LiveWire Chicago presents "Oohrah!" by Bekah Brunstetter, directed by Brad Akin, February 2–April 8, 2012.  Featuring Peter Esposito, Joel Ewing, Madeline Long, Melissa Engle, Josh Odor, Calliope Porter and Ian R. Tranberg.  Surprised by her husband’s early return from a tour in Iraq, Sara is unprepared for the complications of his re-entry into civilian life.  Tension simmers around their gun-obsessed teenage daughter, Sara’s oddball live-in sister Abby, and Abby’s newest infatuation – a sexy, young Marine who’s keeping a secret. Oohrah! turns a comic eye to a homecoming gone awry.  LiveWire Chicago is a collective of artists who create theatre that reflects the current cultural landscape of our community through productions of original and contemporary works.  Visit www.livewirechicago.com. The Inconvenience presents "Hit the Wall" by Ike Holter, directed by Eric Hoff, February 3–April 8, 2012.  Featuring Walter Owen Briggs, Manny Buckley, Daniel Desmaris, Desmond Gray, Steve Lenz, Layne Manzer, Shannon Matesky, Rania Salem Manganaro, Arturo Soria and Mary Williamson.  Musicians include Josh Lambert, Ryan Murphy and Will Wood.  It’s the summer of ’69 and the death of music icon Judy Garland has emboldened her gay followers.  A routine police raid on an underground Greenwich Village hotspot erupts in to a full-scale riot, the impetus of the modern gay rights movement.  That’s the well-known, oft-rehearsed myth of Stonewall, anyhow.  Smash that myth against the vivid theatrical imagination of playwright Ike Holter, add a howling live rock ‘n roll band, and you get the world premiere play, Hit the Wall.  Remixing this historic confrontation reveals ten unlikely revolutionaries, caught in the turmoil and fighting to claim “I was there.”  The Inconvenience is a community of interdisciplinary artists who seek to create a new way of experiencing art through a collaboration of music, theatre, dance, fine art and celebration. Theatre Zarko presents "He Who," written and directed by Michael Montenegro February 4–April 8, 2012.  Featuring Nancy Andria, Karen Hoyer, Katherine Jones, Laura Montenegro, Ellen O'Keefe, Noah Silver-Mathews and Colleen Werle.  Musicians include Ben Goldberger, Stephen Lieto and Jude Mathews.  How do four brave and exhausted women share the burden of one grotesquely enormous baby?  They struggle to nurture and restrain the giant darling.  But the baby has an existential crisis, which sparks a fight for control. His tyrannical attempts to pit the women against each other ultimately test the limits of love.  Darkly poetic and arresting, "He Who" brings together live performers, puppets and original music for an intimate audience experience.  Master puppeteer Michael Montenegro conceives and directs this world premiere.  Theatre Zarko explores puppet and mask theatre as an innovative, developing art form, with a focus on building strong artistic relationships within the community.   Houdini Out of the Box Chicago Children’s Theatre presents "The Houdini Box" January 24-March 4, 2012 at the Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago.  "The Houdini Box" is a world premiere musical adventure based on Brian Selznick’s popular first novel about a mischievous boy who receives a special box that just might contain the secrets of Harry Houdini’s success.  Press opening is Friday, January 27 at 7 pm.  Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 10:15 am, Friday at alternate times, Saturday and Sunday at 11 am and 2 pm.  Tickets are $26 for children; $36 for adults.  Ten days after the Mercury run, performances continue at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd. in Skokie, March 14-25.  Performance times are Tuesday through Friday at 10:15 am; Saturday and Sunday 11 am and 2 pm.  Tickets are $26 for children; $36 for adults.  The North Shore Center boasts free, plentiful parking.  For tickets and information, go to chicagochildrenstheatre.org.  Call the Mercury Theater box office at 773.325.1700 or call the North Shore Center box office at 847.673.6300.  For discounted school, scout and group rates, contact GroupTix at (773) 327-3778 or visit GroupTix.net. As famed escape artist Harry Houdini circles the globe performing one incredible stunt after another, Victor, a young devotee goes through his own rigorous magician’s training – locking himself in closets, holding his breath under water and walking into walls.  After a chance encounter with his hero, Victor receives a special box that just might contain the secrets of Houdini’s great success.  Master puppeteer Blair Thomas will direct and create puppetry for CCT's "The Houdini Box," already a recipient of two prestigious development grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.  Book and lyrics are by Hannah Kohl, with original music by Mark Messing.  The cast for "The Houdini Box" features Alex Weisman as Victor, Sara Sevigny as Mother and Derek Hasenstab as Barker.  Chicago Children’s Theatre focuses on the production of first-rate children’s theatre in Chicago, with top writing, performing and directorial talent and high-quality design and production expertise.  Chicago Children’s Theatre aspires to enrich our community through diverse and significant theatrical and educational programming that engages and inspires the child in all of us.  Launched in 2005, Chicago Children’s Theatre strives to provide affordable and accessible theatre for families and area school children.  To enhance the impact of any given production’s themes, Chicago Children’s Theatre offers educational materials and programs for families and educators.   The Gingerbread House Red Tape Theatre presents "The Gingerbread House" by Mark Schultz.  Previews are February 2-4, opening is February 6 and closing March 3.  Regular run Thursday-Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 2:00.  Industry Night is February 13 at 7:30pm.  Additional Performances February 25 and March 3 at 2pm.  Tickets are $25 regular, $15 Student/Industry, $15 Preview, available online at www.redtapetheatre.org or at the box office.  Red Tape Theatre is located at 621 W. Belmont in Chicago. What would you give to live the life of your dreams?  What if there was no one to stop you?  How far could you go and still be able to sleep at night?  Brian is on the fast track to a successful career but one thing is weighing him down: his children.  Together with his wife Stacey and a mysterious broker named Marco, the couple hatch a plan to trade their kids for another chance at happiness and a rekindled sex life.  But when doubts about the kids’ fate start to haunt Stacey, how long can their newly found happiness last?  Red Tape Artistic Director James D. Palmer teams up with an all ensemble cast to mount this dark, comic parable from the author of "A Brief History of Helen of Troy". "The Gingerbread House" features ensemble members Nick Combs, Alex Kyger, Meghan Reardon, Paige Sawin, Myah Shein, and Mike Tepeli.  With Elita Ernsteen, Nina Gillespie, Lexi Lee, Mya Lawless, Nev Lawless, Tricia Pabst, and Nicole Rudakov.  Red Tape Theatre Company, now in its seventh season, is committed to the creation of new and experimental work.  Red Tape’s plays invite audiences to reimagine their world.  Red Tape’s work serves a vital purpose in the community: to arrest attention and create empathy.  The ensemble collaborates with playwrights, musicians, dancers, and visual artists on three annual productions.  This work is supported by Fresh Eyes Playwrights Workshop and the Chicago Fringe Artist Networking Night, both of which are produced annually.  Red Tape is housed in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.  The unique performance space allows the company to continually reinvent the audience/artist relationship.