Idle Muse Theatre Company to Open 10th Season with THE WOMAN WHO AMUSES HERSELF

Idle Muse Theatre Company will open its tenth season with the Chicago premiere of The Woman Who Amuses Herself, by Victor Lodato, directed by Idle Muse ensemble member Nathan Pease and featuring an all-company member cast from Idle Muse Theatre Company. In 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia, a worker at the Louvre, committed the crime of the century by walking out with the Mona Lisa hidden under his coat. Peruggia then spent two years in his Paris apartment alone with the mysteriously smiling woman as his muse. But was he an Italian patriot who believed "La Gioconda" should be returned to her native Italy? Or was he a not-so-common thief seeking his fortune? Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece has attracted, inspired, and perplexed millions of admirers across generations and continents but what makes the Mona Lisa so special? Was it her theft alone that brought her the world's attention? Meet Vincenzo and others affected by the smiling lady in this intriguing whydunnit. Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (playscripts.com). Nathan Pease directed last season's Jeff Awards Nominated production, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde for Idle Muse Theatre Company.

The Woman Who Amuses Herself will run November 14th through December 20th, 2015 with previews November 12th and 13th.

The Woman Who Amuses Herself will be presented at Factory Theater, 1621 W Howard, Chicago, IL 60626. Street and lot parking is available.

Performance times are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors. Tickets for previews are $10. Every Thursday is Industry Night with $10 tickets for industry members with headshot/resume. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.idlemuse.org or by calling (773) 340-9438.

Idle Muse Theatre Company presents The Woman Who Amuses Herself, running November 14 - December 20, 2015 at Factory Theater, 1621 W Howard, Chicago, IL 60626. Street and lot parking is available and Factory Theater is handicapped and CTA accessible (Red Line Howard/ 147 Bus). Press opening for the Chicago premiere of The Woman Who Amuses Herself is Saturday, November 14 at 8 p.m. (Previews are November 12 and November 13 at 8:00 p.m.) Regular performance times are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Ticket prices are $20 for regular single tickets, $15 for seniors and students, and $10 for previews. Group rate for 10 or more upon request. Tickets may be purchased at (773) 340-9438 or by visiting www.IdleMuse.org.