Red Tape Theatre Presents THE SKRIKER, Now thru 10/20

Red Tape Theatre presents THE SKRIKER, a fairytale by Caryl Churchill, directed by Eric Hoff, director of The Inconvenience's critically-acclaimed production of Hit the Wal), performed promenade style tonight, September 13 – October 20, 2012 at Red Tape Theatre, 621 W. Belmont, Chicago. Tickets are available online at www.redtapetheatre.org or at the Red Tape Box Office. The press performance is Monday, September 17 at 8 pm.

THE SKRIKER features Ensemble members Carrie Drapac, Amanda Drinkall and Myah Shein with Nico Ager, Bryan Bosque, Cynthia Castiglione, Shawn Escarciga, Havalah Grace, Carmen Molina, Shariba Rivers, Sadie Rogers, Mike Steele, Derek Van Barham and Johnard Washington.

An ancient shapeshifter, hell-bent on destroying the lives of two impressionable young mothers, unleashes an army of folklore creatures. THE SKRIKER is Churchill's visionary exploration of global ecology made through gender, storytelling, distorted language and modern urban life.

The production team for THE SKRIKER includes: Ensemble member Emily Guthrie (Scenic Design), Izumi Inaba (Costume Design), Karen M. Thompson (Lighting Design), Stephen Ptacek (Sound Design), Ellen Ranney (Props Design), Lindsay Bartlett (Dialect), Jamie Link (Stage Manager), Jessica Reese (Dramaturg) and Allison Shoemaker (Assistant Director).

Title: THE SKRIKER
Playwright: Caryl Churchill
Director: Eric Hoff
Featuring: Ensemble members Carrie Drapac (Lily), Amanda Drinkall (Josie) and Myah Shein (Ensemble) with Nico Ager (Ensemble), Bryan Bosque (Ensemble), Cynthia Castiglione (Ensemble), Shawn Escarciga (Ensemble), Havalah Grace (Ensemble), Carmen Molina (Ensemble), Shariba Rivers (Ensemble), Sadie Rogers (The Skriker), Mike Steele (Ensemble), Derek Van Barham (Ensemble) and Johnard (Ensemble).

Location: Red Tape Theatre
621 W. Belmont, Chicago (in St. Peter's Episcopal Church)
Dates: Previews: September 13 – 15, 2012
Press preview: Monday, September 17 at 8 pm
Regular run: September 20 – October 20, 2012
Industry night: Monday, September 24 at 8 pm
Curtain Times: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturday and Sundays at 8 pm
Tickets: Previews: $15
Regular run: $25; $15 student & industry
Tickets are available online at www.redtapetheatre.org or at the Red Tape Box Office.