About Face Theatre Presents the Chicago Premiere of THE PRIDE, Opening 6/6

About Face Theatre will kick-off LGBTQ Pride Month with the Chicago premiere of the Olivier Award-winning drama THE PRIDE by Alexi Kaye Campbell, directed by Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar, playing June 6 - July 13, 2013 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets for THE PRIDE are available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or by calling the Victory Gardens Box Office at (773) 871-3000. The press opening is Thursday, June 13 at 7:30 pm.

THE PRIDE features AFT Artistic Associates Patrick Andrews, John Francisco and Benjamin Sprunger with Jessie Fisher.

Two story lines, fifty years apart. Set in London, Alexi Kaye Campbell's time-shifting play THE PRIDE maps the progression of the gay rights movement from the repression of the fifties to the freedom of today through the fate of two twisted love triangles. In 1958, Philip is married to Sylvia but in love with Oliver. In 2008, Oliver is addicted to public sex with strangers, so Philip leaves him. Sylvia has to pick up the pieces. THE PRIDE is a sharp, witty portrait of urban gay couples and the punishing consequences of liberation.

The production team for THE PRIDE includes: William Boles (set design), Mieka van der Ploeg (costume design), Becca Jeffords (lighting design), Stephen Ptacek (sound design), Jamie Karas (props design), John Tovar (fight choreography), Anita Deely (dialect coach), Derek Matson (dramaturg), Rupert Priniski (production coordinator), Christopher Kristant (technical director), Hutch Pimentel (assistant director), Katie Klemme (stage manager) and Claire Reinhart (asst. stage manager).

Title: THE PRIDE

Playwright: Alexi Kaye Campbell

Director: AFT Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar

Featuring: AFT Artistic Associates Patrick Andrews (Oliver), John Francisco (Philip) and Benjamin Sprunger (Man/Peter/Doctor) with Jessie Fisher (Sylvia).

Location: Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater,

2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago.

Dates: Previews: Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 pm, Friday, June 7 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, June 8 at 7:30 pm,Sunday, June 9 at 5 pm & Wednesday, June 12 at 7:30 pm.

Press Opening: Thursday, June 13 at 7:30 pm

Regular Run: Saturday, June 15 - Saturday, July 13, 2013

Show Times: Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 pm; Saturdays at 5 pm & 9 pm; Sundays at 5 pm. Please note: there are no performances on Friday, June 14 and Thursday, July 4. There is an added performance on Monday, July 8 at 7:30 pm

Tickets: Previews: $20

Regular run: $30. $15 students. Group rates available.

Tickets for THE PRIDE are available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or by calling the Victory Gardens Box Office at (773) 871-3000.

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