We have always valued new work at The Gift and we want to continue to contribute to Chicago’s reputation for turning out the best new plays in the country. – Co-Artistic Director Brittany Burch
In The Works is a staged reading series focused on fresh plays by local playwrights. Curated by Co-Artistic Director Brittany Burch, performances are hosted on the city’s Northwest side and exclusively open to The Gift subscribers. To learn more about In The Works and exclusive subscriber programming email boxoffice@thegifttheatre.org.
Join us for our next In the Works staged reading!
ADIRONDACK CHAIR CIRCLE
Written by Stephanie Alison Walker
Directed by ensemble member Marti Lyons
Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:30pm
Filament Theatre- 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave
“Banna is a perfection-seeking, suburban mom who finds meaning in leading a group of like-minded moms fighting the school district’s indoctrination of children. But behind the impressive facade, her marriage is in trouble, her relationship with her teenager is strained, and she is being tormented by an ever-present crow defiling her backyard. As Banna’s group gains notoriety and some sinister allies, she is faced with a choice: to open up and evolve or to double down and become isolated.”
In the Works is a staged reading series focused on plays in development by local playwrights at all stages of their careers. Curated by Co-Artistic Director Brittany Burch, performances are hosted on the city’s Northwest side and are free of admission
Stephanie Alison Walker is an award winning playwright committed to radical truth-telling in her work. Her plays are known for mining humor in darkness, the personalization of the political, the complexity of human emotions, and the exploration and dramatization of the strength of women.