Event
- Title:
- Peter Pan at the Lookingglass Theatre
- When:
- 12.04.2010 12.30 h - 18.00 h
- Where:
- Lookingglass Theatre - Chicago
- Category:
- Theater
Description
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Lecture and Matinee Performance of Peter Pan
Lookingglass Theatre launched their 2010-2011 season by igniting childhood imaginations with the timeless story of the boy who wouldn't grow up. Amanda Dehnert, a nationally-acclaimed director with singular vision, directed her original adaptation of Peter Pan, based on the books by J.M. Barrie. Bombastic, playful, and darkly comic, Dehnert's adaptation brought innovative theatricality, aerial arts, and a soulful understanding of yearning and regret to this legendary adventure of pirates, fairies and fantasy.
Listen to the Preshow Lecture
Held in the Simpson Lecture Hall at the Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA), 820 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, the Raven Foundation lecture, The Persistence of Peter Pan, explored the themes of J.M Barrie's Peter Pan expressed in the Lookingglass production. Rosemary Erickson Johnsen, Associate Professor of English at Governors State University, was the lecturer. An author and educator, Rosemary earned her Ph.D. in English at Michigan State University. Her first book, Contemporary Feminist Historical Crime Fiction, was published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2006. Her published essays focus on crime fiction, twentieth-century British literature, Irish literature, and book history. A member of the Colloquium on Violence and Religion since 1995, she has presented at many of their annual meetings.
Enjoy Rosemary Johnsen's enlightening essay, The Persistence of Peter Pan, written for the Lookingglass Theatre's Peter Pan study guide.
Raven Foundation Founder Suzanne Ross interviews Amanda Dehnert, adapter and director of Peter Pan. Listen to their exploration of Barrie's story, the Lookingglass production and the nature of childhood memories.
Venue
- Venue:
- Lookingglass Theatre - Website
- Street:
- 821 N. Michigan Avenue
- ZIP:
- 60611
- City:
- Chicago
- State:
- IL
- Country:
-
Description
Lookingglass formed in 1988 when a group of ambitious college graduates created a process-driven theatre company and unique theatrical experience for the public. Their signature approach to developing plays involves long-term dedication to the development process, presenting work in a theatre with a configurable stage and seating that can change depending on the needs of the production. In 1992, the Lookingglass ensemble extended its vision to serve traditionally underserved populations by reaching out to Chicagoland’s diverse constituency through the creation of our education and community programs department. To date, they have produced 50 world premieres and have received 42 Jefferson Awards and citations and the 2011 Tony Award for Excellence in Regional Theatre.
The Lookingglass Theatre Company combines a physical and improvisational rehearsal process centered on ensemble with training in theatre, dance, music, and the circus arts. They seek to redefine the limits of theatrical experience and to make theatre exhilarating, inspirational, and accessible to all.
Two Convenient Parking Options
Discounted parking is available the day of the performance at The John Hancock Center Self Park and The Olympia Centre Self Park. Bring your parking ticket to the box office, and our staff will validate it.
- Park at The John Hancock Center Self Park, 875 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 for up to six (6) hours for only $10.00.
- Park at The Olympia Centre Self Park,161 E Chicago AveChicago, IL 60611, for up to six (6) hours for only $10.00.
These special rates for for Lookingglass patrons and are valid only on performance days for paying ticket holders. Parking spaces are subject to availability.
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