Photo Flash: First Look at the american vicarious' DOUGLASS

the american vicarious is proud to return to Chicago with DOUGLASS, a world premiere drama from Thomas Klingenstein, directed by Jeff Award nominee Christopher McElroen (Invisible Man). DOUGLASS will play now through August 14, 2016 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. The press opening was Sunday, July 24, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The multimedia work explores race in America through the lens of the abolitionist movement and the founding documents of a nation. The play strives to have a conversation inspired by the historical underpinnings of a movement, while simultaneously drawing parallels with today's ongoing discourse about race and politics in America. The story is of an ex-slave's struggle to become a man. His adversaries are not only those who strive to hinder him, but also those who purport to help him. His struggle is America's struggle: its ongoing, ever present battle against the sin of the slavery.

The cast of DOUGLASS includes: De'Lon Grant, Kenn E. Head, John Lister, Mark Ulrich, Carrie Lee Patterson, Saren Nofs-Snyder, Jess Berry and Kristin E. Ellis.

The production team for DOUGLASS includes: William Boles (scenic design), Mieka van der Ploeg (costume design), Becca Jeffords (lighting design), Liviu Pasare (projection design), Sarah Espinoza (sound design), Jamie Abelson (casting director), Cara Parrish (stage manager) and Will Bishop (production manager).

Tickets are currently available at www.theaterwit.org or by calling (773) 975-8150.

Photo Credit: Evan Barr