10th Anniversary Season : 2012 - 2013

Princes Of Waco

A Chicago Premiere by Robert Askins

August 18th - September 22, 2012


After his father dies, a young man finds himself under the wing of Fritz, a cowboy, criminal, and all-around bad man. But when the love of a girl enters the picture, motives are questioned, weapons are drawn and all of their lives are changed forever. Called an "inspired story of innocence corrupted and wickedness redeemed" by Time Out New York, Robert Askins' Princes of Waco is a viciously funny tale of violence and loyalty in deep Texas.

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Successors

World Premiere by Jon Steinhagen

January 26 - March 2, 2013

From the author of ACES and Blizzard '67 comes this fable of a political family thrown for a loop when its patriarch - a third generation mayor of a big city - decides to retire without endorsing any of his politically hungry children as his successor. The tar and feathers fly as the family tries to find a way to stay in power - and united.

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Lascivious Something

Chicago Premiere by Sheila Callaghan

May 4 - June 8, 2013

On a secluded Greek island, an American ex-pat pursues his passions: winemaking and his breathtaking young wife. Then, on the eve of Ronald Reagan’s presidential inauguration, the first tasting of the new wine is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of August’s former lover. Inspired by Greek tragedy, Lascivious Something combines evocative language with sympathetic yet deeply flawed characters straight out of Euripides.