A TRIBUTE TO THICK LEONARD Plays Theatre School at DePaul, Now thru 5/19

The Theatre School at DePaul University's New Playwrights Series presents A TRIBUTE TO THICK LEONARD, by Gilbert Tanner, and directed by Shade Murray. A TRIBUTE TO THICK LEONARD opens tonight, May 10, and runs through Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the Greenhouse Theater Center, located at 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., in Chicago.

Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. Previews are on May 8 and May 9 at 7:30 PM. New Playwrights Series productions feature a new play written by a current Theatre School student or recent graduate. Admission is FREE but reservations are recommended. For more information, contact the Box Office at (312) 922-1999.

Rita, a former roller derby queen and ex-leader of an all-female Thin Lizzy tribute band, tries to save the last chance Irish pub she owns from going under. When her niece Molly returns from serving in Iraq, Rita hatches a quixotic plan to turn Rita's Pub into the "entertainment capital of Central Florida." A TRIBUTE TO THICK LEONARD is a hilarious rock-and-roller derby dark comedy-a southern gothic THREE SISTERS about crazy American dreams.

The cast features Jack Ball (Jeffery), Lauren Blakeman (Bridget), Lauren Gugleilmello (Molly), Daniel J. Lewis (Dave, and other characters), Grace Palmer (Rita), Sophia Reppert (Cathleen), and Alissa Walker (Victoria). The production staff includes Shade Murray (Director), Gilbert Tanner (Playwright), Kirk V. Hughes (Scenic Designer), Sarah Jo White (Costume Designer), Andrew Meyer (Lighting Designer), Moran Lake (Sound Designer), Matthew Messina (Dramaturg), and Meredith Matthews (Stage Manager).

An Opening Night Party will be held tonight, May 10, 2013, following the performance. A post-show discussion will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2013 (2:00 PM) and Thursday, May 16, 2013 (7:30 PM). Contact the Box Office for more information at (312) 922-1999 or theatreboxoffice@depaul.edu. Further information available at http://theatreschool.depaul.edu.

The Theatre School at DePaul University educates, trains, and inspires students of theatre in a conservatory setting that is rigorous, disciplined, and culturally diverse. The school and its students strive for the highest level of professional skill and artistry. A commitment to diversity and equality in education is central to its mission. As an integral part of the training, The Theatre School produces public programs and performances from a wide repertoire of classic, contemporary, and original plays that challenge, entertain, and stimulate the imagination. The school seeks to enhance the intellectual and cultural life of the university community, the city, and the profession.

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