American Dreams Undone Presents Pulitzer Prize-Winning SWEAT At Unicorn Theatre

A group of close friends share everything: secrets, laughs, and drinks at the local watering hole in Reading, PA. But when layoffs begin at the factory where they work, friendships are shattered and loyalties are questioned in the fight for survival. This prize-winning play by Unicorn favorite Lynn Nottage (Ruined, By the Way Meet Vera Stark) explores the collapse of working class America and the impact on communities when Union workers are locked out and racial tensions run high.

Sweat is directed by Associate Artistic Director Ian R. Crawford. The cast features the talents of Matthew J. Lindblom, Teddy Trice, Greg Butell, Justin Barron, Jan Rogge, Cecilia Belser-Patton, Vanessa Davis, Keenan Ramos, and Lewis J. Morrow. The production team includes Tanya Brown (stage manager), Gene Friedman (scenic designer), Emily Swenson (lighting designer), Steve Chirpich (assistant lighting designer), David Kiehl (sound designer), Arwen White (costume designer), Eric Palmquist (props designer), Michelle Tyrene Johnson (dramaturg), and Logan Black (fight choreographer).

Sweat is on Unicorn Theatre's Levin Stage located at 3828 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111. The show runs October 17th to November 11th, 2018. Previews are October 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2018. Opening Night is October 20th, 2018. Performances run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Those unable to afford a full-price ticket may "Pay What U Can" at performances on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays-because we believe art is for everyone.

Tickets are now on sale. Call 816-531-PLAY (7529) EXT. 10, go online at www.UnicornTheatre.org or buy in person during box office hours located at 3828 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64111. Special discounts are available for groups of 10+, seniors (65+) and students.

Drink-Backs are scheduled for October 25th and November 1st, 2018 after the production. The bar will stay open after these Thursday night shows, so grab a drink and chat with the actors and staff members for Reverse Happy Hour. We will be hanging out around the bar for informal discussions on the many issues explored.