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Wendy and Peter Pan in flight
photo by Sean Williams
Lookingglass Theatre Company
presents
the World Premiere of
Peter
Pan
(A Play)
newly adapted by Amanda Denhert from the books by J.M. Barrie
and directed by Amanda DehnertOctober 20 – December 12, 2010 at Lookingglass Theatre Company
review by Ed Vincent
A well known tale told with action and lots
of heart, and did I mention action? The flights of fantasy are
wonderful, the flights of reality are not hidden or even disguised, the
performance of the maneuvers is the same one used forever in standard
circus shows, but it seems
more fun here. Even the
removal of the flying harness in the drama signifies other transitions.
Flying, fighting, and at war with evil, the truth, and aging, Peter Pan has something for everyone.
photos by Sean Williams
The characters are well defined and there
is even a dog that is played by a girl, who looks like a young girl and
speaks English because she does not like to bark, she tells
us... Royer
Bockus
plays the canine named "Nana", and is a delightful asset to this group
of motley, though charming performers.
Thomas J. Cox. as the famed Captain Hook, actually has several hooks on his hand and his demeanor is absolutely horrible in a grand way. His fight scenes with Ryan Nunn,
who plays Peter are phenomenal on the chaotically transported scaffolds, all of which were choreographed beautifully and staged to keep the eyes of everyone glued to the stage.
Thomas J. Cox. as the famed Captain Hook, actually has several hooks on his hand and his demeanor is absolutely horrible in a grand way. His fight scenes with Ryan Nunn,
who plays Peter are phenomenal on the chaotically transported scaffolds, all of which were choreographed beautifully and staged to keep the eyes of everyone glued to the stage.
Off the ground
and out of this world the drama is never dull,
or tired, unless it's bedtime.
or tired, unless it's bedtime.
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by Sean Williams
The play is written with some warm and
touching dialogue concerning moms and their kids, growing older,
responsiblity and the love of adventure and you will see it all shown
with great work by the high flying professionals.
This group of
pretenders find fun and adventure for the entire time on stage and they
love the audience.
photo by Sean WilliamsPeter
Pan
features Ensemble
Members Thomas
J. Cox
(Captain Hook) and Raymond
Fox
(Mr. Darling); Molly
Brennan
(Smee), Amy
J. Carle
(Mrs. Darling), Ericka
Ratcliff
(Lily), Adeoye (Clown), Kay
Kron
(Wendy), Jamie
Abelson
(John), Alex
Weisman
(Michael), Aislinn
Mulligan
(Tinkerbell), Sarah
Fornace (Jane), Matt
Holzfeind
(Slightly), Ryan
Nunn
(Peter), Nate
Trinrud
(Tootles), Kelley
Abell
(Curly), Kareem
Bandealy
(Nibs) and Royer
Bockus
(Nana).
Kay
Kron as Wendy, was delightful in her innocence and wonderful in her
growing into the role of a woman and actual mother. Aislinn
Mulligan, brought Tinkerbell to life with full body jealousy and lots
of panache.
There were no weak links and no one hit the floor, literally or figuratively. Lots of evil and tons more of the good, bravo Lookingglass.
There were no weak links and no one hit the floor, literally or figuratively. Lots of evil and tons more of the good, bravo Lookingglass.
LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE PRESENTS
THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE LOOKINGGLASS ORIGINAL PETER PAN (A PLAY)
NEWLY ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY AMANDA DENNETT
October 20 – December 12, 2010
Chicago, IL– Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Peter Pan (A Play), newly adapted by Amanda Denhert from the books by J.M. Barrie and directed by Amanda Dehnert. The production runs October 20 – December 12, 2010 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The press opening is Saturday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m.
Nationally-known director Amanda Dehnert
(Trinity Rep, Arena Stage, Oregon Shakespeare Festival) will direct her
adaptation of Peter Pan, the classic tale from J.M. Barrie’s books of
the boy who wouldn’t grow up. Playful and darkly comic, Dehnert’s
adaptation brings innovative theatricality, aerial arts, and a soulful
understanding of yearning and regret to this legendary childhood
adventure of pirates, fairies and fantasy.
The world premiere adaptation captures the delight and innocence and fears of childhood—the simultaneous sensations of both amazement and terror when suddenly flying; the panicked prospect of confronting the worst fears and nightmares; the safety of having a home and a bed to return to at the end of the long, adventurous night. These same qualities inform many Lookingglass plays—and are even written into its mission as a Company.
Artistic Director Andrew White comments, “This play is partly about what it is to be a child; to believe in flight and impossible things; and the delirious, delicious thrill of playing at fighting and dying. It’s about the sheer delight of play, that all-out visceral kind of play that we’ve all experienced as kids, where you throw your whole body into the battle, dive onto the grass and somersault and come up and fight some more. But it’s also about becoming a grownup and a parent, and how some kids can’t wait to grow up and others refuse to become a grownup. At Lookingglass, we try to remind ourselves as often as possible that playing is one of the ways we stay young.”
Peter Pan features Ensemble Members Thomas J. Cox (Captain Hook) and Raymond Fox (Mr. Darling); Molly Brennan (Smee), Amy J. Carle (Mrs. Darling), Ericka Ratcliff (Lily), Adeoye (Clown), Kay Kron (Wendy), Jamie Abelson (John), Alex Weisman (Michael), Aislinn Mulligan (Tinkerbell), Sarah Fornace (Jane), Matt Holzfeind (Slightly), Ryan Nunn (Peter), Nate Trinrud (Tootles), Kelley Abell (Curly), Kareem Bandealy (Nibs) and Royer Bockus (Nana).
Designers include Dan Stratton, scenic; Melissa Torchia, costume; Lee Fiskness, lighting; Andrew Pluess, composition and sound; Michael Griggs, sound design; William Anderson, properties; and Matt Hawkins, choreography.
Peter Pan (A Play)—Dates, Times and Ticket Information
Tickets are available online, www.lookingglasstheatre.org; by phone, (312) 337-0665; or at the Lookingglass Theatre box office, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. For more information and box office hours, visit www.lookingglasstheatre.org.
The world premiere adaptation captures the delight and innocence and fears of childhood—the simultaneous sensations of both amazement and terror when suddenly flying; the panicked prospect of confronting the worst fears and nightmares; the safety of having a home and a bed to return to at the end of the long, adventurous night. These same qualities inform many Lookingglass plays—and are even written into its mission as a Company.
Artistic Director Andrew White comments, “This play is partly about what it is to be a child; to believe in flight and impossible things; and the delirious, delicious thrill of playing at fighting and dying. It’s about the sheer delight of play, that all-out visceral kind of play that we’ve all experienced as kids, where you throw your whole body into the battle, dive onto the grass and somersault and come up and fight some more. But it’s also about becoming a grownup and a parent, and how some kids can’t wait to grow up and others refuse to become a grownup. At Lookingglass, we try to remind ourselves as often as possible that playing is one of the ways we stay young.”
Peter Pan features Ensemble Members Thomas J. Cox (Captain Hook) and Raymond Fox (Mr. Darling); Molly Brennan (Smee), Amy J. Carle (Mrs. Darling), Ericka Ratcliff (Lily), Adeoye (Clown), Kay Kron (Wendy), Jamie Abelson (John), Alex Weisman (Michael), Aislinn Mulligan (Tinkerbell), Sarah Fornace (Jane), Matt Holzfeind (Slightly), Ryan Nunn (Peter), Nate Trinrud (Tootles), Kelley Abell (Curly), Kareem Bandealy (Nibs) and Royer Bockus (Nana).
Designers include Dan Stratton, scenic; Melissa Torchia, costume; Lee Fiskness, lighting; Andrew Pluess, composition and sound; Michael Griggs, sound design; William Anderson, properties; and Matt Hawkins, choreography.
Peter Pan (A Play)—Dates, Times and Ticket Information
Tickets are available online, www.lookingglasstheatre.org; by phone, (312) 337-0665; or at the Lookingglass Theatre box office, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. For more information and box office hours, visit www.lookingglasstheatre.org.
The production runs through December 12,
2010. Tickets are $20-$62. Target Saturday Matinees offer a
limited number of buy one, get one free tickets which are available to
all 3:00 p.m. Saturday matinees. This program is made possible with the
generous support of Target, working with Lookingglass to make the arts
accessible to all. A limited number of student tickets are available
the day of the show for $20 with valid student ID.
True to its source material, Peter Pan (A
Play) has brief moments of violence and will be most enjoyed by
everyone ages 12 and up. For younger children, parental guidance
is suggested.
Lookingglass Theatre is located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile shopping district inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. Discounted parking is available for Lookingglass patrons at both the nearby John Hancock Center and Olympia Centre Self Park (161 E. Chicago Ave.).
Lookingglass Theatre is located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile shopping district inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. Discounted parking is available for Lookingglass patrons at both the nearby John Hancock Center and Olympia Centre Self Park (161 E. Chicago Ave.).
To purchase tickets, call the Lookingglass
Theatre box office at (312) 337-0665 or visit lookingglasstheatre.org.
United Airlines is the production sponsor for Peter Pan (A Play). Arts education programs are supported by The JP Morgan Chase Foundation.
About Lookingglass Theatre Company
Inventive. Collaborative. Transformative. Lookingglass Theatre Company was founded in 1988 by eight Northwestern University students. 2010-2011 marks the company’s 23nd anniversary season. Lookingglass is home to a multi-disciplined ensemble of artists who create story-centered theatrical work that is physical, aurally rich and visually metaphoric. Lookingglass has staged 53 world premieres at 23 venues across Chicago, and garnered 49 Joseph Jefferson Awards and Citations.
Work premiered at Lookingglass has been produced in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, Berkeley, Philadelphia, Princeton, Hartford, Kansas City, Washington D.C., and St. Louis. Lookingglass Alice played earlier this season at The Actors Theatre of Louisville; Syracuse Stage and The Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. Around The World in 80 Days recently played at Centerstage in Baltimore and at Kansas City Repertory in Kansas City. Lookingglass Originals have been produced across the United States.
The Lookingglass Theatre in Chicago's landmark Water Tower Water Works opened in June 2003. In addition to developing and presenting ensemble work, Lookingglass Education and Community programs encourage creativity, teamwork and confidence with thousands of community members each year.
Lookingglass Theatre Company continues to expand its artistic, financial and institutional boundaries under the guidance of Artistic Director Andrew White, Executive Director Rachel Kraft, Producing Artistic Director Philip R. Smith, Artistic Director of New Work Heidi Stillman, a 22-member artistic ensemble, 15 artistic associates, 11 production affiliates, an administrative staff and a dedicated board of directors led by Lisa Naparstek Green. For more information, visit lookingglasstheatre.org.
United Airlines is the production sponsor for Peter Pan (A Play). Arts education programs are supported by The JP Morgan Chase Foundation.
About Lookingglass Theatre Company
Inventive. Collaborative. Transformative. Lookingglass Theatre Company was founded in 1988 by eight Northwestern University students. 2010-2011 marks the company’s 23nd anniversary season. Lookingglass is home to a multi-disciplined ensemble of artists who create story-centered theatrical work that is physical, aurally rich and visually metaphoric. Lookingglass has staged 53 world premieres at 23 venues across Chicago, and garnered 49 Joseph Jefferson Awards and Citations.
Work premiered at Lookingglass has been produced in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, Berkeley, Philadelphia, Princeton, Hartford, Kansas City, Washington D.C., and St. Louis. Lookingglass Alice played earlier this season at The Actors Theatre of Louisville; Syracuse Stage and The Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. Around The World in 80 Days recently played at Centerstage in Baltimore and at Kansas City Repertory in Kansas City. Lookingglass Originals have been produced across the United States.
The Lookingglass Theatre in Chicago's landmark Water Tower Water Works opened in June 2003. In addition to developing and presenting ensemble work, Lookingglass Education and Community programs encourage creativity, teamwork and confidence with thousands of community members each year.
Lookingglass Theatre Company continues to expand its artistic, financial and institutional boundaries under the guidance of Artistic Director Andrew White, Executive Director Rachel Kraft, Producing Artistic Director Philip R. Smith, Artistic Director of New Work Heidi Stillman, a 22-member artistic ensemble, 15 artistic associates, 11 production affiliates, an administrative staff and a dedicated board of directors led by Lisa Naparstek Green. For more information, visit lookingglasstheatre.org.
Fact Sheet
Title: Peter Pan (A Play)
Adapted &
Directed by: Amanda Dehnert
Adapted from: The books by J.M. Barrie
Dates: Previews:
Regular run: October 31 – December 12, 2010
Times: Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 7:30 p.m.
Fridays: 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sundays: 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving week schedule:
Tuesday, November 23 at 7:30 pm
No performance Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25
Special matinee Friday, November 26 at 2:00 pm
No 7:30 pm performance on Sunday, November 28
Location: Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic
Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson.
Prices: Preview tickets are $20 - $34
Regular run tickets are $30 - $62
Box Office:
Buy online at www.lookingglasstheatre.org
or by phone at (312) 337-0665.
The Lookingglass box office is located at Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave.
Subscriptions are on sale for the 2010-2011 Season. Subscriptions for the 2010-2011 season are $92-$174.
Subscription benefits include guaranteed
best seats, pre-sale opportunities and savings before single tickets go
on sale to the general public, special perks at more than a dozen
exclusive of restaurant partners, unlimited ticket exchanges,
discounted parking at The John Hancock Center and Olympia Centre Garage
(161 E. Chicago Ave.), reduced tuition for Lookingglass’ renowned
classes and summer camps, and courtesy performance date
reminders. For season subscription and ticket information, call
the Lookingglass Theatre box office at (312) 337-0665, www.lookingglasstheatre.org.
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