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STORIES ON STAGE
2007 Live Season
“Stories on Stage,” Chicago’s only live, dramatic short story reading series, returns to the stage for the 2007 performance season “The Stuff of Dreams.”
Steppenwolf Theatre is the new home for “Stories on Stage” performances. The first two performances of the 2007 season (February 26 and March 12) are being presented as part of Steppenwolf Theatre’s Traffic Jam series. This exciting new partnership includes a series of co-productions to be presented over the next 12 months, selections of which will be broadcast at a later date on Chicago Public Radio.
More details about the “Stories on Stage” live shows are available on the Chicago Public Radio Events Calendar.
February 26 at 7:30 p.m.—Traffic Jam: Tilting at Windmills, directed by Cheryl Lynn Bruce
We're simply drawn to the Dreamer—that high flyer with fire in the belly, that visionary with unbendable will, that castle builder who's best on a quest. A long-time member of the “Stories on Stage” directing team, Bruce's most recent credits include Permanent Collection at Indiana University Northwest, and SPUNK at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Cheryl Lynn Bruce is a veteran performer as well and recently premiered as The Storyteller in The Snow Queen at Victory Gardens.
March 12 at 7:30 p.m.—Traffic Jam: I Had a Dream, directed by Michael E. Myers
Michael Edgar Myers directs a program of stories about people whose view of reality is open to interpretation. Myers is a founding member of the “Stories on Stage” artistic team as well as a freelance director, actor, and playwriting instructor. He is also an ensemble member with the educational improv company, Wavelength, and the radio drama series, Unshackled.
March 18 at 10 a.m.—An Early Morning Snack, directed by Jessica Thebus
Jessica Thebus directs a special “Stories on Stage” program for the 9–12 year-old audience. Thebus is an associate artist with Steppenwolf, where she most recently directed Sonia Flew, and an Artistic Associate at About Face Theatre, for whom she directed Pulp (Jeff nomination Best, Director, After Dark Award, Best Production).
May 7—Eyes Wide Open, directed by Ed Sobel
Edward Sobel introduces you to three stories that are sure to keep you up at night. Sobel, who has been a member of the “Stories on Stage” artistic team since 2002, is the Director of New Play Development at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, where he’s most recently directed Huck Finn. Other recent directing credits include the world premieres of Harmless at Timeline Theater and Heritage at American Theatre Company.
June 11—O Say Can You See?, directed by Steve Scott
What does it mean to fall under the spell of the American Dream? Steve Scott directs three stories that explore the unpredictable results of its powerful seductive force. Steve Scott is a founding member of the “Stories on Stage” directing team, and the Associate Producer of the Goodman Theatre, since 1987. His directing credits include productions at Shattered Globe, Apple Tree and Eclipse theatres as well as Dinner with Friends, and Wit, among others, at the Goodman. He directs Chicago premieres of Rabbit Hole at the Goodman and Frozen at the Next Theatre in 2007.
July 9—To Sleep, Perchance to Dream, directed by Judy O’Malley
Judy O’Malley directs an evening of stories about insomniacs and other night owls. O’Malley has been a member of the “Stories on Stage” artistic team since its inception. She has directed more than 30 “Stories on Stage” shows, including David Sedaris–Live! and many special events featuring stories commissioned by such authors as Elizabeth Graver, Elizabeth Crane and Richard Bausch.
“Draw your feet close to the fire; rest your head and open
your ears. Pack away any preoccupations you may have and let your
imagination set you free.”
-John Pick (2003)
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