The Right Brain Project Presents ODESSA by Michaela Heidemann

Set in the catacombs beneath Odessa, Ukraine. A seemingly endless network of underground tunnels, it's the largest catacomb system in the world. The story centers around Andrew, an American journalist, and Dariya, a Ukrainian scammer. Andrew has been drugged and left for dead in the catacombs by Dariya and her cohorts, but Dariya returns for him. As they attempt to escape this underground labyrinth, they get more and more lost... and the catacombs appear to have a mind of their own. Will they learn the value of teamwork? Will they find love in the most unexpected of places? Will their flashlights run out of batteries, leaving them to die in a cold, infinite abyss, their bodies not to be found for two years? Join us to find out!

The Right Brain Project closes it's 2018 Season with the world premiere of Odessa by Michaela Heidemann. Performances will be at The Otherworld Theatre in The Alchemists Lab space; 3914 N. Clark Street in Chicago. The press opening will take place on Friday, September 14th at 8pm. Opening night is Saturday, September 15th at 8pm. Performances will be: September 16th at 3pm September 20th-21st at 8pm, 23rd at 3pm September 24th at 8pm (Industry) September 27th-29th at 8pm, 30th at 3pm October 1st at 8pm (Industry) October 4th-6th at 8pm Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 on Sundays and $10 on Mondays. Industry discounts will always apply. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended and can be purchased at: https://dime.io/events/Odessa. For more information about Odessa or the Right Brain Project, please visit www.TheRBP.org.

Why Odessa? Colin David (Director): This play has such a deep exploration of being lost. Showcasing the fear, hope, acceptance, boredom, determination, and dread that come with it. Pair these with hilarious characters and you have quite a journey. This play lets us be lost in darkness and challenges us to find our own way, and I just love that.

Michaela Heidemann (Playwright): It's a show that's invested in two energies best experienced live: comedy and fear. It's a show that's interested in the electricity in the air behind your neck when you're in the dark. And at the base of it, it's a show about two great characters who are all alone, fighting for their lives.

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Production Bios: Michaela Heidemann (Playwright) is a writer and illustrator living in Chicago. Her interests include natural history, saints relics, European medieval history, being a plant daddy, and neon colors. She is currently working on a (mostly ridiculous) illustrated non-fiction book about the genesis of her fears and subsequent obsession with them. She is an MFA candidate in creative writing at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Colin David (Director) is a Director, Production Manager, and Performer in Chicago. His focus is in creating and developing new works. Currently he is co-writing and directing a fictional podcast called "Heist" (to be released soon). Most recently he was a Production Manager for Shattered Globe Theaters 2017 - 2018 season.

The Production Team for Odessa includes Director Colin David, Stage Manager Krista Reeves*, Violence Coordinator Justin Verstaete** & Graphic Designer Michaela Heidemann

CAST ANNOUNCED In alphabetical order: Logan Hulick, Alison Schaufler, and Hannah Williams*

*Denotes RBP Company Member **Denotes RBP Artistic Associate

About the Right Brain Project Since 2001, The RBP has concentrated on intimate theatre that strives to bring the actor and the audience together in unique fashions. In Spring of 2017, the legacy of The Right Brain Project was passed on to a new generation of theater practitioners and became one of the only Chicago theatre companies to boast all-female leadership. The RBP has reevaluated its Mission and continues to move towards providing opportunities for underrepresented artists through performance, readings, and community outreach. We strive to tell stories that represent the diverse community here in Chicago, including but not limited to gender, race, physical ability and sexual orientation. Startlingly intimate, proudly raw, and innately political, The Right Brain Project is excited to stage further productions that reflect the passions of both our artists and audiences. For more information, please visit www.TheRBP.org.

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