Event
- Title:
- Ethan Frome at the Lookingglass Theatre
- When:
- 03.19.2011 13.00 h - 18.00 h
- Where:
- Lookingglass Theatre - Chicago
- Category:
- Theater
Description
Saturday, March 19, 2011
1:30 p.m. Lecture at the Loyola University Museum of Art
The Raven Foundation will sponsor a scholarly lecture on the Lookingglass Theatre's production of Ethan Frome in the Simpson Lecture Hall at the Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA), 820 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Lecturer Rosemary Erickson Johnsen, Associate Professor of English at Governors State University, is an author and educator, who 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.
Steep yourself in the wintery atmosphere of the play by reading Professor Johnsen's article, Snowy Hell, written for the Lookingglass Theatre's study guide for Ethan Frome.
Suzanne Ross explores the relevancy of Ethan Frome to current times with adapter/director Laura Eason. Listen in.
Admission is free. This lecture is open to the public and will be recorded for inclusion in the Chicago Amplified Audio Archives of WBEZ radio.
Laura Eason and Suzanne Ross' photo courtesy of Brad Baskin Photography.
3:00 p.m. Matinee Performance of Ethan Frome
Adapted from the novel by Edith Wharton
Written and directed by Laura Eason
Featuring company members Philip R Smith, Andy White,
Louise Lamson and Lisa Tejero with Erik Lochtefeld.
A shattered body...A frozen heart...A legendary sled ride down an unforgiving hill. In the deep of winter, a strange mystery unfolds. The whole town knows the story. But does anyone know the truth? Warm yourself with a smoldering adaptation of Ethan Frome, a novel by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Age of Innocence, Edith Wharton.
Ensemble Member Laura Eason, recently hailed by the Chicago Tribune as Chicago’s next breakout playwright, will direct her adaptation of this deeply poetic story about fervent desire, illicit passion, staggering regret and the irreversible choices that shape the life of a reticent farmer in Starkfield, Massachusetts.
Join the Raven Foundation on this theatre outing. Specially priced tickets for this performance are available through the Raven Foundation and can be purchased online. Quantities are limited. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.
Venue
- Venue:
- Lookingglass Theatre - Website
- Street:
- 821 N. Michigan Avenue
- ZIP:
- 60611
- City:
- Chicago
- State:
- IL
- Country:
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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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