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terraNOVA Collective and The Playground Theater,
in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events present the World Premiere of DON CHIPOTLE A new play by JUAN FRANCISCO VILLA Directed by JO CATTELL AUGUST 25 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 THE STOREFRONT THEATRE 66 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL. "Great direction and design, highly talented actors, fantastic music, and a fresh, original concept. It is certainly unlike any other piece of theatre I’ve seen before." -- SPLASH MAGAZINE "It's difficult to watch this show and NOT be in sincere awe of every picture created on stage... watching a graphic novel come to life" --Andrea Pikscher, BuzzOnStage Get Your Tickets Featuring: LORENA DIAZ, WENDY MATEO, ISABEL QUINTERO, KAREN RODRIGUEZ and ANGELICA ROQUE. Puppet Designers TAYLOR BIBAT & RACHEL SINGER Composer PREYAS ROY Choral Composer JENNY LYNN CHRISTOFFERSEN Scenic Designer JOANNA WANICKA Costume Designer IZUMI INABA Lighting Designer MICHAEL REED Production Manager ALI DRUMM Assistant Director/Associate Producer DENISE SAVAS DON CHIPOTLE is a magical adventure story, where two 11-year old boys cross a vast metropolis in order to put the world to right. Inspired by the classic story of Don Quixote and Juan Villa's experience growing up in an immensely violent environment, this coming-of-age play explores cultural identity, violence, death, family and friendship and the importance of imagination and hope in any child’s ability to survive. This epic adventure, told through puppetry, animation, music and a children’s choir, will birth a new superhero. |
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT:
JUAN FRANCISCO VILLA is an award winning writer and performer. His play, EMPANADA FOR A DREAM was developed and performed in Chicago, New York, LA, San Diego and Syracuse. It won the IB Patrick Lee Award for best solo show, was nominated for 2 Jeff Awards, 3 New York Innovative Theatre Awards, a Chicago Jeff Award, and made best of lists in Chicago and Los Angeles. EMPANADA FOR A DREAM has also been published by NoPassport Inc. Juan Villa is a writer with Inviolet Theatre Company, NYC, and an Associate Artist/Writer for 16th Street Theatre, Berwyn, for whom he has written. He was invited by Bob Ford, Artistic Director of Theater Squared, in Arkansas to partake in their New Play Fest specifically to develop "don chipotle". Acting Credits include: Credits include: The Goodman, Steppenwolf, Rivendell, SALSATION, 16th Street Theater, Teatro Vista, Rattlestick, Mabou Mines, INTAR, terraNOVA Collective, Lark, Collaboration Town, 59E59, & La Mama.
JUAN FRANCISCO VILLA is an award winning writer and performer. His play, EMPANADA FOR A DREAM was developed and performed in Chicago, New York, LA, San Diego and Syracuse. It won the IB Patrick Lee Award for best solo show, was nominated for 2 Jeff Awards, 3 New York Innovative Theatre Awards, a Chicago Jeff Award, and made best of lists in Chicago and Los Angeles. EMPANADA FOR A DREAM has also been published by NoPassport Inc. Juan Villa is a writer with Inviolet Theatre Company, NYC, and an Associate Artist/Writer for 16th Street Theatre, Berwyn, for whom he has written. He was invited by Bob Ford, Artistic Director of Theater Squared, in Arkansas to partake in their New Play Fest specifically to develop "don chipotle". Acting Credits include: Credits include: The Goodman, Steppenwolf, Rivendell, SALSATION, 16th Street Theater, Teatro Vista, Rattlestick, Mabou Mines, INTAR, terraNOVA Collective, Lark, Collaboration Town, 59E59, & La Mama.
The Playground Theater was founded in 1997 as an improviser lead comedy theater. A group of eight improv ensembles banded together to provide a venue for Chicago Improvisers to create and take control of their own artistic vision. The Playground puts the artistic vision in the hands of its performers. Founded in improvisation, The Playground at its core is a theater about creators and creation. Improv is traditionally our source for that creation, but that source and focus on creation has lead us into the worlds of producing improv, sketch comedy, standup and plays. Our focus is creating opportunities for artists to create, and we put it in their hands as to how that creation is presented. Over the years The Playground has been home to hundreds of Chicago improv and sketch ensembles, and thousand of performers. Or distinguished alumni include Jack McBrayer (30 Rock), Jason Sudekis (SNL), Vanessa Bayer (SNL), TJ Miller (Silicon Valley), Thomas Middelditch (Silicon Valley) and Lauren Lapkus (Orange is the New Black).
The Playground Theater is an artist led comedy theater. Our mission is to provide home for comedians to grow as performers, writers, directors and producers. We are committed to entertaining audiences with successful shows that reflect our core values: fun, freedom, and opportunity. Laughter for all, forever
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is dedicated to enriching Chicago’s artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy. This includes fostering the development of Chicago’s non-profit arts sector, independent working artists and for-profit arts businesses; providing a framework to guide the City’s future cultural and economic growth, via the 2012 Chicago Cultural Plan; marketing the City’s cultural assets to a worldwide audience; and presenting high-quality, free and affordable cultural programs for residents and visitors. For more information about DCASE Theater & Dance programming, visit www.cityofchicago.org/dcase.
The Playground Theater is an artist led comedy theater. Our mission is to provide home for comedians to grow as performers, writers, directors and producers. We are committed to entertaining audiences with successful shows that reflect our core values: fun, freedom, and opportunity. Laughter for all, forever
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is dedicated to enriching Chicago’s artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy. This includes fostering the development of Chicago’s non-profit arts sector, independent working artists and for-profit arts businesses; providing a framework to guide the City’s future cultural and economic growth, via the 2012 Chicago Cultural Plan; marketing the City’s cultural assets to a worldwide audience; and presenting high-quality, free and affordable cultural programs for residents and visitors. For more information about DCASE Theater & Dance programming, visit www.cityofchicago.org/dcase.