Come Raise A Glass With BARBACK Presented at Gorilla Tango Theatre

The Burrowers Theatre Company is proud to present the world premiere of Wyatt Fair's BARBACK, performing November 10, 17, and 18 at 8pm and November 13 at 4pm, at Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60647. Tickets are $15; to purchase tickets call 773-598-4549 or visit www.gorillatango.com.

In a farm-to-table restaurant in "the burbs," a waitress, a barback, and a busser spend their time hanging out in the upstairs bar. Their conversations about music, food, and relationships slowly begin to reveal the tensions that come with being stuck: both in their own lives and with each other.

BARBACK is both a love letter to and a critique of the service industry, where beers are cold and tempers are hot. Whether you are a veteran of the industry or completely new to it, Wyatt Fair's play enfolds you, revealing a story of people who keep moving without seeming to go anywhere.

ABOUT THE BURROWERS THEATRE COMPANY
The Burrowers Theatre Company is committed to being a home for emerging playwrights, artists, and new works in and around the city of Chicago. Through opportunities for readings and productions, we strive to support playwrights developing new work in order to prepare both the play and the writer for their next step. We encourage collaboration between artists of multiple disciplines and backgrounds in hopes of creating unique pieces of art that reflect the world around us. While we may be the first stop for a new work's journey, we will endeavor to never be the last.

MORE ABOUT THE CAST & CREW
Wyatt Fair (Playwright): Wyatt Fair is a Chicago-based playwright and screenwriter originally hailing from Southern California. A graduate of Northwestern University's theater department, Wyatt wrote across a wide range of creative mediums, earning modules in Playwriting and Creative Writing for the Media, a film and television program. He's thrilled about the world premiere of BARBACK, as well as this exciting opportunity to work with the Burrowers Theatre Company. While at Northwestern, he co-wrote Bucky D's, a full-length sketch play, and had shorter works performed in festivals and showcases. In addition to his writing, Wyatt regularly performs at Helltrap Nightmare, a monthly noise-rock comedy show, acts in various film projects, and directed a short play for the side project theatre company earlier this year.
Sarah Paradise (Director): Sarah Paradise is a writer, actress, dramaturg and director making her Chicago directing debut with BARBACK. She holds a BFA in Theater from Ball State University, where she was given the support to explore and pursue all aspects of the creative process. In addition to directing BARBACK for the Burrowers Theatre Company, she is the current managing director of the company and shares their passion for fostering new work and new artists.
BARBACK features: Cat Huck, Teddy Gales, and Xavier Lagunas.

Gorilla Tango Theatre (GTT) is a year-round theatrical venue where audiences of all ages can consistently go to see a wide variety of talented artists. GTT exists to provide artists with an opportunity to produce their work in professional environment. GTT was created by Second City- and IO-Chicago-trained Dan Abbate and boasts an 88-seat performance space. GTT Chicago is conveniently located at the intersection of Western and Milwaukee in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. Easily accessible by public transportation, GTT is steps away from the Western Blue Line stop and the #49 Western, #73 Armitage and #56 Milwaukee buses. Street parking is readily available. With shows for both children and adults, all GTT performances are on a rating system, similar to the one used in movie theatres. GTT offers a variety of affordable beer and wine for purchase. Consult the website for rating information, tickets, and details.

www.gorillatango.com

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