Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Mary Beth Fisher and James Vincent Meredith for ROZ AND RAY at Victory Gardens

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 42st season with the world premiere of Roz and Ray, written by Karen Hartman and directed by Artistic Director Chay Yew. Roz and Ray features Mary Beth Fisher (Roz) and James Vincent Meredith (Ray). This World Premiere runs November 11 - December 11, 2016, with the press performance on Friday, November 18, 2016, at 7:30 pm at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the stars in rehearsal below!

In 1976, Ray, a newly single parent of twin hemophiliac boys, has only one goal: keep his sons alive. His days are filled with endless trips to the hospital, rigorous testing, and frequent blood transfusions. This all changes when Ray meets Roz, an optimistic and caring doctor with a miracle drug. Roz appears to be Ray's savior until the miracle turns into a nightmare. Roz and Ray tells the profound story of love, trust, sacrifice, and forgiveness between two friends. Victory Gardens Theater's Artistic Director Chay Yew (The Gospel of Lovingkindness, Death and the Maiden) pairs with playwright Karen Hartman to unearth a tragic and little-known event in medical history.

The creative team includes Timothy Mackabee (Scenic Design), Christine Pascual (Costume Design), Diane Fairchild (Lighting Design), Chris Kriz (Sound Design), Alec Long (Properties Design), Arianna Soloway (Assistant Director), and Isaac Gomez (Dramaturgy). The Production Stage Manager is Amanda Davis.

Performances are at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue, in the heart of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. For tickets and information, call the Victory Gardens Box Office, 773.871.3000, email tickets@victorygardens.org, or visit www.victorygardens.org.

Mary Beth Fisher as Dr. Roz Kagan

James Vincent Meredith as Ray Leon and Mary Beth Fisher as Dr. Roz Kagan

James Vincent Meredith as Ray Leon

Artistic Director Chay Yew with James Vincent Meredith as Ray Leon and Mary Beth Fisher as Dr. Roz Kagan

Artistic Director Chay Yew with James Vincent Meredith as Ray Leon and Mary Beth Fisher as Dr. Roz Kagan

Artistic Director Chay Yew with James Vincent Meredith as Ray Leon and Mary Beth Fisher as Dr. Roz Kagan

Artistic Director Chay Yew with James Vincent Meredith as Ray Leon and Mary Beth Fisher as Dr. Roz Kagan