threesome
april 14 - may 21, 2017
The Greenhouse Theatre Center
synopsis
THE CHICAGO PREMIERE! Leila and Rashid, Egyptian Americans with ties to Cairo, attempt to solve their relationship issues by inviting a relative stranger into their bedroom to engage in a threesome. What begins as a hilariously awkward evening soon becomes an experience fraught with secrets, raising issues of sexism, possession and independence.
the cast
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the artistsWritten by Yussef El Guindi
Directed by Jason Gerace Asst. Director: Kristen Osborn Production Manager: Ashley Pettit Stage Manager: Melissa Hubbert Lighting Design: Matthew Carney Scenic Design: Lizzie Bracken Associate Scenic Design: Archer Curry Scenic Assistant: Ruby Lowe Technical Director: Michael Johannsen Costume Design: Zach Wagner Sound Design: Sarah Espinoza Master Electrician: Meghan Erxleben |
reviews
"one of the best plays in chicago" - picture this post
"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Jason Gerace lets the hurt unfold slowly, with irony and grace. " - chicago reader
"...exquisitely directed by Jason Gerace and performed with intelligence and passion..." - chicago theatre review
"Under Jason Gerace's deft direction, Suzan Faycurry, Demetrios Troy and Mike Tepeli display uniform expertise" - windy city times
"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Jason Gerace lets the hurt unfold slowly, with irony and grace. " - chicago reader
"...exquisitely directed by Jason Gerace and performed with intelligence and passion..." - chicago theatre review
"Under Jason Gerace's deft direction, Suzan Faycurry, Demetrios Troy and Mike Tepeli display uniform expertise" - windy city times
