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Announcing the 2009/10 Season
Chicago Street Theatre proudly announces their 2009/2010 season line-up. This award-winning and widely acclaimed theatre offers nine diverse productions encompassing genres of comedy, drama, musical, mystery and thriller, in the upcoming season.
Located in downtown Valparaiso, Chicago Street offers high-caliber performances, education and events, affordable prices, easy parking, a comfortable, professional atmosphere and several dining partner options. Subscriptions and gift certificates are always available.
HOW TO EAT LIKE A CHILD
DELIGHTFULLY DEVIOUS MUSICAL
By Delia Ephron, John Forster and Judith Kahan
Directed by Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano
August 28 - September 12, 2009
How to beg for a dog, how to torture your sister, how to act after being sent to your room and how to laugh hysterically… these are among the 23 lessons given in this hilarious, fast-paced musical for the entire family.
IS HE DEAD?
HILARIOUSLY TWISTED COMEDY
By Mark Twain, edited by Shelley Fisher Fishkin
Directed by Karl Berner
October 9 – 24, 2009
This is a “new” work by Mark Twain, just released by his foundation in 2008. Instead of a river, this time Twain takes us down a current of greed and its absurd consequences. An artist fakes his own death in an effort to increase the value of his paintings… outrageous and hilarious twists and turns will remind you again why Mark Twain is still an American icon.
ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA
THRILLING, MAGICAL ADVENTURE
Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Adapted for the Stage by Tim McDonald
Based on the Book Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Directed by Stephanie Naumoff and Becky Fox
November 20 – December 6, 2009
Yes, this version of the wildly imaginative tale includes the songs you know and love from the 1971 movie. Experience Charlie’s excitement, curiosity and wonder as Wonka desperately searches for an heir to his legacy of imagination, mystery and oompa-loompas.
A TUNA CHRISTMAS
WILDLY HILARIOUS ANTICS
Ed Howard, Joe Sears and Jaston Williams
Directed by Steve Holm and Dan Matern, Assistant Mary Bird
December 11 - 20, 2009
It's Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas and the local radio show hosts are reporting on news that could only be heard in the third smallest town in Texas. Side-splitting laughter and Christmas cheer will ensue.
THE PILLOWMAN
GRIPPING PSYCO-THRILLER
By Martin McDonagh
Directed by Jonni Pera and Traci Brant
January 29 – February 13, 2010
What is the true nature of story-telling and where lies the line between fact and fiction? This is an unsettling and exhilarating black comedy. "A complex tale about life and art, about fact and illusion, about politics, society, cruelty and creativity." —Financial Times
ASCENSION DAY
SWEET, BOLD DRAMA
By Timothy Mason
Directed by Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano
February 2 – March 7, 2010
In 1947, a group of nine teens at a Wisconsin Bible Camp tempt fate as they test innocence. Two sisters explore their maturing hearts – and even news of aliens landing and Indian legends cannot compete with youthful love and affection.
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
CLASSIC, BRILLIANT WHODUNIT
By Agatha Christie
Directed by JoBeth Cruz
April 16 - May 1, 2010
One of the original stories that sparked a genre. An eclectic mixture of characters find themselves together in a secluded beach house… as they try to solve the mystery of their absent hosts, the thunderstorm begins and a classic is born!
THE HEIDI CHRONICLES
WITTY & WISE COMEDY
By Wendy Wasserstein
Directed by Stephanie Naumoff and Nancy Haller
May 28 – June 13, 2010
Heidi Holland is a woman with a successful career trying to navigate the rocky terrain of her personal life. The social climate changes between the 1960’s and 1980’s are the stage for Heidi’s extraordinarily funny and touching journey. "…not many plays manage Heidi's feat of inducing almost continuous laughter while forcing the audience to examine its preconceptions…It's the play of the season…" —Variety
CHESS
POWERFUL ROCK OPERA
Book by Richard Nelson. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Music by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson
Directed by Justin Treasure
July 16 – August 1, 2010
Complex rock underscores this web of politics, international intrigue, spies, love and manipulation. "One of the best rock scores ever produced. This is an angry, difficult, demanding and rewarding show." —Time
CST also offers monthly community events at no cost to the public and a full schedule of theatre classes for all ages. Chicago Street Theatre is located at 154 W Chicago Street. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Walk-ups and phone calls are welcomed: 219-464-1636. You can also purchase tickets 24/7 on this website.
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