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OUR 84TH SEASON

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We are all in one room – the attentive audience,� the actors on stage

and the playwright’s words coming alive in the moment.

There are no takes and retakes. It is truly happening before your eyes.

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tWS - Theater Worth Savoring

TWS is much more than entertainment. We offer year-round adult

education workshops in all areas of theatre, a daytime class in

theatre appreciation, as well as our renowned Cattell Series featuring

speakers from Chicago’s vibrant theatre community.

Call or check our web site for details.

SubScriber benefitS

SavingSOur season packages are still a great value! Early Bird season subscribers save 25% off the cost of single tickets, so ORDER NOW (before July 31) to take advantage of this terrific deal!

PaTron MeMberShiPBuying a Mainstage & Forum Subscription makes you a Patron Member of TWS and you are eligible to join a backstage or front-of-house crew!

AdditionAl benefitS

Free Parking

hearing aSSiSTance

valueIn these times, people are looking for value to stretch their dollar, and at TWS, we deliver.

We’re close to home, we offer high-quality productions, our ticket prices are very reasonable, and we offer ample free parking.

Come see for yourself what our subscribers have known for years – that high-quality live theatre at a good price is just about the best entertainment bargain around.

ThurSday nighT diScuSSionSChat with our cast, crew and director following Mainstage and Forum Thursday performances!To order advance tickets for individual shows, call the Box Office at 708-246-3380 between 12 pm and 5 pm Tuesday through Friday, beginning August 1.

We’re fortunate to be able to

attract top talent to our staff.

Rick Snyder, a 30-year veteran

of The Steppenwolf Theatre

Ensemble took over the reins

as Artistic Director here at TWS

in February of 2012. He brings

with him a wealth of experience

and a promise to take the

already excellent quality of our

productions to a new level.

DiD You knoW…

theatre information

direcTed by linda roberTSInspired by a true story, this moving drama follows a group called the Women of Lockerbie, who are determined to turn an act of hatred into an act of love. The story begins with a couple trying to gain closure after the death of their son in the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. They encounter the women of Lockerbie, who want to wash the clothes of the dead and return them to the victim’s families. Written in the structure of a Greek tragedy, it is a poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate. Brevoort has created a powerful reminder that air disaster victims include more than the people who fall from the sky — there are also the people who miss them and the people who find them.

direcTed by rick SynderDirected by TWS Artistic Director and Steppenwolf Ensemble member Rick SnyderIt’s 1939, and legendary Hollywood producer David O. Selznick has a problem. He has just fired the director of Gone with the Wind and the script is on its umpteenth version. He desperately needs a new director and writerimmediately. His solution? Fire the director, pull Victor Fleming off The Wizard of Oz, and lock himself, Fleming, and script doctor Ben Hecht in his office for five days until they have a screenplay. With only peanuts and bananas to sustain them, they work through and act out Margaret Mitchell’s bestseller and in the process make movie history.

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Dracula Holiday show

Dracula

direcTed by david knezzBased on the motion picture A Christmas Story.

Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself. The consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out.” All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here including the family’s temperamental exploding furnace, the boys’ experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost, Ralphie’s father winning a lamp shaped like a woman’s leg in a net stocking, Ralphie’s fantasy scenarios and more.

direcTed by rick SynderDirected by TWS Artistic Director and Steppenwolf Ensemble member Rick Snyder

“I want your fear. For your fear, like a current, rushes through your body. Your fear makes your heart pound; it renders your veins rich and full. Your fear hemorrhages deliciously within you.” Wicked and seductive, the original bloodsucker is back in a fresh, faithful adaptation of Bram Stoker’s horrific tale. The Count has taken residence in London, and only Professor Van Helsing understands the extent of the terror that is about to be unleashed. Transported back to a time where legend and science contend for supremacy, this story will keep your heart beating and blood pumping. Rich with both humor and horror, this play paints a wickedly theatrical picture of Stoker’s famous vampire just in time for Halloween.

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Dracula Holiday show

direcTed by rick SnyderDirected by TWS Artistic Director and Steppenwolf Ensemble member Rick Snyder

The story begins with a common situation - that of a missing fifty dollar bill - and spins it into intriguing questions of probability, chance and the complexities of musical composition. A man programs a computer to compose music at random, but in the middle of all the binary coin-tossing, the computer gives him much more than he asked for. A concurrent mystery surrounds several people who find themselves suspecting and distrusting each other over the issue of the lost or possibly stolen fifty dollar bill. Originally produced at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre, Ghost in the Machine is an entertaining and brisk mix of sex, mystery and metaphysics.

direcTed by greg kolackIn this shaggy-dog comedy by A.R. Gurney (Love Letters), the long-married Greg and Kate adopt a street-smart mutt named Sylvia after their kids have grown up and moved out. But Sylvia soon turns into a bone of contention for the empty-nesters, as Kate feels that she is losing Greg to his adoring new best friend. This imaginative take on midlife crisis leads to lots of laughs and thoughtful insights on love, marriage and jealousy. With their marriage in the balance, a series of hilarious and touching complications encourages Greg and Kate to compromise. If all goes well, Sylvia just might become a bone-a-fide member of the family, freshly healed by puppy love.

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Sylvia—January, 2013 Ghost in the Machine—Feb

Trip to Bountiful —April, 2013 Unexpected Guest —May and June

direcTed by ed WavakMichael Starkwedder encounters all the problems that rural Wales is known for: Ditches adjacent to poorly-lit roads, a corpse in the first house you visit, and a woman standing over it with a gun. But the woman is dazed and her confession unconvincing, so the unexpected guest decides to help her and blame the murder on an intruder. Later, the police discover clues that point to a man who died two years previously and a Pandora’s box of loves and hates, suspicions and intrigues are opened to the night air. A thriller as well as a puzzler, this classic whodunit by England’s mystery queen promises a happy immersion in all the fun of untangling the intrigue.

direcTed by rick SynderDirected by TWS Artistic Director and Steppenwolf Ensemble member Rick Snyder

This is the poignant story of Mrs. Watts, an aging widow living with her son and daughter-in-law in a three-room flat in Houston, Texas. Fearing that her presence may be an imposition on others, Mrs. Watts imagines that if she can get away and return to her old home in the town of Bountiful, she is sure to regain her strength, dignity and peace of mind. She proceeds to Bountiful and makes a lonely pilgrimage to the scene of her old home. The results are both brilliantly life-affirming and heartbreaking in one of legendary playwright Horton Foote’s most beloved works. Travel with her in this delicately beautiful play by the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer whose work has enriched and mesmerized its audiences.

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Now in its 18th year, the TWS Theatre Appreciation Workshop is offered twice a year. The multi-session workshop covers a wide variety of topics such as comedies and farces, Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, Shakespeare plays, and plays inspired by other art. In addition, there are occasional panel discussions with TWS designers of costumes, make-up, props, set design/construction, lighting, sound, directing or stage managing. Like our Cattell Series, this outreach program is free and open to the public.

The TWS Cattell Series is a free, ongoing community program featuring Chicago-area theatre professionals in a conversational exchange about the craft of theatre. Past guests have included actor Mike Nussbaum, Shakespeare scholar Dr. David Bevington, former Tribune critic Richard Christiansen, Executive Director Timothy Evans from Northlight Theatre, Actor-Producer-Director Tony Mockus and many more. The Cattell Series is held throughout the season and is free and open to the public. Watch our web site for details of upcoming events.

“TWS is like a small university. The number of workshops, lectures and showcases available, many of them free, means there’s always something going on. You learn so much about the magic of theatre.”

– Larry F.

“I’ve been a TWS Active member for 25 years. I have never belonged to such a welcoming, inclusive group. It’s become a second home.”

– Tom W.

cattell series

Directors’ workshop

theatre appreciation

The Directors Workshop series features one-act plays both acted and directed by active members of TWS. These plays provide acting opportunities for newcomers as well as seasoned actors; give aspiring directors a chance to learn in a workshop setting; and provide experienced directors a chance to hone their craft. Subscribers and the public are always welcome at these unique shows. And the price is right! A free will donation is taken at the door.

Dates of Directors’ Workshop during our 84th season are:

august 10, 11, & 12, 2012 May 17, 18 & 19, 2013 december 14, 15 & 16, 2012 June 28, 29 & 30, 2013 March 22, 23 & 24, 2013

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by Mary norTonadapted for the stage by Charles WayThe Borrowers tells the story of young Arietty and her family: tiny

people who live in people’s homes and “borrow” things to survive

while keeping their existence unknown. Like every young person,

Arietty longs for grown up adventures, but when she and her family

are discovered, she gets more excitement than she bargained for.

by kari MargoliSThe story begins with Galileo as a young boy who is inspired and

awed by the heavens. It follows his incredible and visionary life into

old age. Starry Messenger uses historical fact as a stepping stone

to imagination, creating a fable that allows us to enter the mind of

one of the world’s greatest scientists and remind audiences that

science and imagination go hand in hand.

by barbara Fieldfrom the book by gertrude Chandler WarnerGenerations of young readers have cherished the spirited Depres-

sion-era adventures of The Boxcar Children, and now the story

comes to life on stage. Orphaned and in danger of being sent to dif-

ferent foster homes, the four siblings run away and make their home

in an abandoned railroad boxcar. Pursued by the authorities and a

mysterious stranger, the children discover the rewards and perils of

life on the run, as well as the joy of keeping their family together.

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november 9-17

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may 9-11

tickets: adulTS $12, KidS $6

The Children’s Theatre of

Western Springs is more than

just great performances for your family!

We offer year-round and summer

programming that serves over 800

students. In addition, our Outreach

programs put our professional

faculty and students in contact

with thousands of members of the

community. All of that and more is

available at our amazing facility.

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Friday, 8:00 PM $112 $103

Saturday Matinee 2:30 $101 $90

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Sunday Matinee 2:30 $112 $103

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Taste of the Arts, July 16 $50

early birD savinGsendS June 30!

subscriber beneFits

SavingSOur season packages are still a great value! Early Bird

season subscribers save 25% off the cost of single

tickets, so ORDER NOW (before June 30th) to take

advantage of this terrific deal!

PaTron MeMberShiPBuying a Mainstage & Forum Subscription makes you

a Patron Member of TWS and you are eligible to join a

backstage or front-of-house crew!

TickeT exchangeSThe Box Office must receive all ticket exchange requests

at least 24 hours prior to the performances involved.

aDDitional beneFits

Free Parking

hearing aSSiSTance

valueIn these times, people are looking for value to stretch

their dollar, and at TWS, we deliver.

We’re close to home, we offer high-quality productions,

our ticket prices are very reasonable, and we offer ample

free parking.

Come see for yourself what our subscribers have known

for years – that high-quality live theatre at a good price is

just about the best entertainment bargain around.

ThurSday nighT diScuSSionSChat with our cast, crew and director following Main-

stage and Forum Thursday performances!

ticket rates

grouP raTeSGroups of 15 or more save $2 per ticket

to non-Children’s Theatre plays

(Call Box Office for Children’s Theatre group rates).

Single TickeT PriceSMainstage & Forum Single TicketsThursday/Saturday Matinee/Sunday Evening $18

Friday/Saturday Evening/Sunday Matinee $20

Holiday Special Adults $15

Children (under 18) $7

Children’s Theatre Adults $12

Children (under 18) $6

To order advance tickets for individual shows, call the

Box Office at 708-246-3380 between 12 pm and 5 pm

Tuesday through Friday, beginning August 1.

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*Early Bird prices valid through June 30th, 2012**As with most theatres, your additional donation helps continue our mission- serving as a major cultural resource producing quality theatre. Thank you.

Sorry no refunds.

For just $70, you can buy a “Four-Fer Flex” ticket. It’s good for ANY FOUR productions;

MAiNSTAGe or FORUM. You can even bring three of your friends or family to one show!

(subject to seat availability) Just call the box office at least 24 hours in advance and your

ticket will be waiting for you at the Will Call window.

now that’s the ticket!

our Four-Fer Flex PaSS

July 21, 2012 6:30 - 11:00 PMJoin us for the 6th annual Taste of the Arts at TWS. This yearly

summer fundraiser is a tantalizing evening affair of fabulous foods

from more than 12 area restaurants as well as first class entertainment,

raffles and auctions both silent and live. Support your theatre by

ordering your tickets with the attached subscription order form or

by calling the box office at 708-246-3380. See you at “Taste”!

SaVe THe daTe!

november 3, 2012 at 8:00 PMLisa McClowry’s emergence into national prominence

follows years of being a whirlwind force of musical nature

since the mid-90s in her native Chicago. She’s honed a

unique style that is incorporated in many of the elements

she brings to her songs: pop, blues, funk, jazz and rock.

Join us for an evening of great entertainment by this

extraordinary performer.

WriTen by lynn ahrenS and STePhen FlaherTyThis madcapped murder mystery revolves around an unassuming

English shoe salesman who is forced to take the embalmed

body of his recently-murdered Atlantic City uncle on a vacation

to Monte Carlo. Should he succeed in passing Uncle off as alive,

Harry Witherspoon stands to inherit $6,000,000. If not, the money

goes to the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn, or else to the

gun-toting wife of the casino owner!

Performances are July 27, 28 & 29, and tickets are $15. Watch our web site for details.

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