Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—The Drama Group continues its exciting 93 rd season with Sarah Ruhl’s dramatic adaptation of EURYDICE directed by Andy Leahy.
Show times for EURYDICE are 7:30 pm beginning Friday, February 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st and 22nd; 2:00 pm matinees on February 16th, 22nd and 23rd.
The Drama Group has an online ticketing service – BookTix Ticketing and Livestreaming. All tickets are available by going to The Drama Group BookTix website: https://dg.booktix.com, where you will be directed to set up your account with “The Drama Group-BookTix Box Office.” Or you may always opt to call our Box Office at 708-755-3444.
SYNOPSIS – EURYDICE
A timeless Greek myth told from the woman’s point of view. Eurydice and Orpheus, whose love defies death, a father’s undying love for his daughter, and three annoying stones who try to make them forget. A comedy, a Greek tragedy, a love story.
The Drama Group is pleased to be a member of Southland Arts with 26 local arts organizations. See details at southlandarts.org. “A Bridge to a Colorful Joyful World.”
The Drama Group acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
For this production of Eurydice, Drama Group is accepting donations for the American Red Cross.
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CAST – EURYDICE
| NAME | CHARACTER | TOWN OF RESIDENCE |
| Natalie Cross | Eurydice | Summit, IL |
| Luke Wlazlo | Orpheus | Summit, IL |
| Tim Gannon | Father | LaGrange Park, IL |
| Sean Henry | Lord of Hades Arbuthnot | Chicago, IL |
| India Pajeau | Loud Stone | Chicago Heights IL |
| Leandra Ward | Big Stone | Steger, IL |
| Barbara Whitney | Little Stone | Richton Park, IL |
| PRODUCTION STAFF | POSITION | TOWN OF RESIDENCE |
| Andy Leahy | Director/Scenic Design | Chicago Heights IL |
| Dawn DeVries | Assistant Director DDirecDirector/Nanny | Park Forest, IL |
| Michael Behrens | Decor | Schererville IN |
| Barbara Whitney | Painting | Richton Park, IL |
| Bob Sullivan | Set Construction | Homewood, IL |
| Diana Principe | Costumes | Crete IL |
| Jennifer Larkin | Lighting Designer | New Lenox IL |
| Ron Edwards | Sound Design | Chicago Heights IL |
| Arlene Freeman | Props | South Holland IL |
| Skipp Poulton | Hair and Make-up MMakeup/Costumes | Chicago Heights IL |
| Dayna Sowa | Stage Manager | Homewood IL |
| Mark Jancosek | Music Curator | Dyer, IN |
| Diana Principe | Production Mgr | Crete, IL |
| Tyler McMahon | Publicity | Bradley, IL |
| Meg James | Publicity | Winfield, IN |
| Diane Kaffka | Graphics Designer | Tinley Park, IL |
