Victory Gardens Biograph Theater: Special Promos

Anyone with a family - and that's just about everybody - will easily identify with Chicago playwright James Sherman's carefully nuanced mix of domestic humor and sentimental undertones in his newest family comedy Relatively Close, premiering June 6-July 13, 2008 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago.

Ideal summer entertainment, Relatively Close tells the story of three sisters who return to their family vacation home on the shores of Lake
Michigan, where they spent their youth. Now the sisters are grown, the parents are gone, and the house is just sitting there. One sister wants to keep it, one wants to sell it, and the other just wants everyone to get along. With their respective spouses and one teenager in tow, will theyeven make it to the end of the week?  Not likely!

Following is the slate of fun special events and cool summer promotions cooked up to add value and excitement to Victory Gardens' world premiere of Relatively Close. All events are free unless noted otherwise. Regular ticket prices, $20-$45, still apply. For tickets and information, call the Victory Gardens box office - (773) 871-3000 - or visit http://www.VictoryGardens.org

RELATIVELY CLOSE 2-FOR-1 SISTERS PROMOTION

Relatively Close mines plenty of humor in the sibling rivalries between three very different sisters. To encourage sisters to enjoy the show
together, Victory Gardens is offering female siblings 2-for-1 tickets to previews of Relatively Close, June 6-15 only. To take advantage of the offer, use promo code SISTERS when purchasing tickets by phone, in person, or online at http://www.VictoryGardens.org (offer not valid with any other promotion, or previously purchased tickets.)

HUMANITIES NIGHT I - DIVVYING UP THE ESTATE: WHAT NOT TO DO
Special Guest: Attorney Bernard K. Weiler
Thursday, June 12, 6 pm (7:30 pm curtain)

Relatively Close is loaded with humor, but there's nothing funny about a family tearing it self apart about how to divvy up their parents' estate. Bernard K. Weiler, an Attorney with Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi & Andersson, P.C. in Aurora, will offer tips for preventing family conflicts, as he shares anecdotes about unusual family estate disputes he has personally mediated. Zig Zag Café boxed dinners can be pre-ordered for $8. Call Will Rogers at (773) 549-5788 ext. 2167 or email wrogers@victorygardens.org to reserve.

HUMANITIES NIGHT II - 30 YEARS AT THE GARDENS: A DISCUSSION WITH DENNIS ZACEK
Special Guests: Former Chicago Tribune Chief Critic Richard Christiansen,
Relatively Close playwright James Sherman
Thursday, June 19, 6 pm (7:30 pm curtain)

Relatively Close is the culmination of Victory Gardens Artistic Director Dennis Zacek's 30th anniversary season, and his twelfth new play
collaboration with James Sherman. To honor the occasion, former Chicago Tribune Chief Critic Richard Christiansen will lead a pre-show discussion with Sherman and Zacek to review their long artistic history at the Gardens. Call Will Rogers, (773) 549-5788 ext. 2167 or email wrogers@victorygardens.org to reserve. Zig Zag Café boxed dinners are only $8.

FAMILY SATURDAY   
Saturday, June 21, 5 pm

Victory Gardens is the only theater in Chicago that makes it for parents to enjoy live theater again - without worrying about what to do with their children. At Family Saturday, parents enjoy the show, while VGT education professionals entertain their kids. During Relatively Close, kids will have their own fun in the Upstairs Rehearsal Room playing theater games, crafts and storytelling, all centered on the play's themes of family and sharing -guaranteeing a lively post-show conversation on the drive back home! Complimentary cupcakes provided by Swirlz Cupcakes. $5 fee per child. Ages 4-11.  Reservations required.  Call (773) 871-3000 to reserve.

THEATER THURSDAY SUMMER POTLUCK
Thursday, June 26, 6 pm

Kick off summer at Victory Gardens' pre-show potluck party in the Biograph rehearsal room. Feast on delicious dishes, personally prepared by the cast and crew of Relatively Close and Victory Gardens staff members. Beach music and cool summer cocktails will complete the lawn party atmosphere. Then enjoy James Sherman's new summer comedy about three sisters who return to their childhood vacation home on the shores of Lake Michigan. Potluck reception begins at 6 pm. Show begins at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $35. For reservations call (773) 871-3000 and use promo code THURSDAY or purchase online at http://www.VictoryGardens.org

PUB NIGHT         
Friday, June 27, 6:30-7:45 pm

Join friends and other theatergoers before the show next door at Clarke's Bar and Grill, 2445 N. Lincoln Avenue. Dish with friends - and make new ones - while enjoying cocktails and free appetizers, then stroll over to the Biograph for the 8 pm show.

POST SHOW DISCUSSIONS
Every regular run, Wednesday performance.

ACCESS PROJECT PERFORMANCES
Audio descriptions for patrons who are blind or have low vision: Wednesday, July 2, 7:30 pm; Sunday, July 13, 3 pm Touch Tour 1-1/2 hours before the performance. Call to reserve. (773) 871-3000

Word for word captioning for patrons who are hearing impaired: Wednesday, July 2, 2 pm; Friday, July 11, 8 pm; Saturday, July 12, 5 pm

Sign language interpretation for patrons who are hearing impaired: Friday, July 11, 8 pm

See VictoryGardens.org and click on Access Project for information about more services such as large print and Braille programs, assisted listening devices, artist development workshops and play development opportunities.

Low-priced previews of Relatively Close begin June 6, 2008 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago. Press opening is Monday, June 16 at 7:30 pm. Regular performances are June 18-July 13. For tickets and information, call the Victory Gardens box office, (773) 871-3000, or purchase tickets online at http://www.VictoryGardens.org. Call (773) 549-5788 ext. 2131 for group rates. Or ask the box office about the "20 seats @ $20" discount promotion, subject to availability.

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