CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2017
By: Tina Zagone
The Drama Group is thrilled to announce the Chicago Premiere of a new play by Paul E. Milord, ‘Whiskey Neat,’ produced and directed by Paul Milord and Deb Brunette. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre on January 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20 at 7:30 pm and matinees on January 14 & 21 at 2:00 pm.
Tickets are $20 for adults; $19 for seniors and $15 for students with ID. Group discount rates are also available. Good seats are available. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 708-755-3444 or online here.
The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre is located at 330 W. 202nd Street in Chicago Heights. For directions and other information regarding Drama Group activities, please visit our Website www.dramagroup.org.
SYNOPSIS
An original work by Paul Milord, Whiskey Neat is set in Chicago, 1949. The action takes place in the back room/accounting office of an illegal high end gambling club run by an Irish Mob. We have an unassuming accountant, Harry, who has the ear of his boss, Beverly (who secretly pines for Harry). We have two gunmen, Roy and Ed, one a funny, bored drinker and ersatz bank guard, the other an enforcer/bouncer. We have a blunt, malignant floor manager, Izzi. And we have a cocktail waitress, Trudy, who despises her job. Into this mix steps Beverlys nephew, Mike, who stirs up a hornets nest of emotion, confrontation and violence, as he pursues his romantic interest, Trudy, and forces his Aunt Beverly to confront her past. Whiskey Neat is a study in loneliness, loss, love and redemption.
The Chicago Premiere of ‘Whiskey Neat’ By Local Playwright
What does it take to get an original play produced in the Chicagoland theatre world? The joy of creating a new work, exploring conflicts between people in the shadowy gambling world of the 1940s, and discovering what makes people tick. Talk to the playwright Paul Milord directly after the performances of Whiskey Neat.’
Imagine sitting in the theatre, being a part of the initial audience watching a “never before produced work of art …” Don’t just imagine it! Come and see ‘Whiskey Neat’ firsthand.
How does an actor breathe life into words written on a page and make the character come to life? Will the challenge of creating this person be impacted when you know the playwright has chosen you to complete this task? Talk with the original cast of WHISKEY NEAT directly and explore the challenges after performances….. Get your tickets now!
‘WHISKEY NEAT’ PERFORMERS | ||
NAME | CHARACTER | CITY/STATE |
Regina Gadotti | Beverly Kilrain | Chicago Heights, IL |
Jeff Peterson | Harry Delaney | Chicago Heights, IL |
Chuck Cairns | Roy McCluskey | Park Forest, IL |
Nick Markionni | Ed Gorham | Frankfort, IL |
Ken Garner | Mike Kilrain | Alsip, IL |
Samm Hilger | Trudy Sullivan | Burbank, IL |
Bob Szczpanski | Izzi Macklin | Orland Park, IL |
PRODUCTION STAFF |
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Paul Milord | Co-Director / Playwright | Lansing, IL |
Deb Brunette | Co-Director | Park Forest, IL |
Carlyse Owens | Assistant Director | Park Forest, IL |
Joe Clair | Choreographer | |
Paul Milord
Dennis Hock |
Scenic Design
Set Construction |
Lansing, IL |
Jennifer Larkin
Michael DePriest Reed |
Lighting Design
Lights |
New Lenox, IL
Robbins, IL |
Eden Milord
Wayne “Skipp” Poulton |
Costume Design
Costume creation |
Lansing, IL
Chicago Heights, IL |
Regina Gadotti
Desiree Chapleau |
Make up & Hair Design | Chicago Heights, IL |
Mary Ellen Fawk
Andy Leahy |
Props / Décor | Chicago Heights, IL |
Eric Walton
Dayna Sterkowicz |
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager |
New Lenox, IL
Olympia Fields, IL |
Terence Brown | Sound | Matteson, IL |
Dayna Sterkowitz | Paint chair | Olympia Fields, IL |
Chuck Cairns | Production Manager | Park Forest, IL |
Tina Zagone | Marketing / Publicity | Olympia Fields, IL |
Diane Kaffka | Publicity Photos | Tinley Park, IL |
Source: www.dramagroup.org