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Follow on Google News | Pulse Theatre Company Chicago Announces 2015-2016 SeasonFabulation, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf and Chicago premier of Marie Christine scheduled to open in the Windy City
“We are excited to introduce new productions this year, and work with emerging talent that share our vision, to make an impact through the stories we tell,” says Aaron Mitchell Reese, co-founder and artistic director. “All the support we received last year showed us that we are on to something big.” “It’s an awesome year to grow and expand the company and I’m really excited about what’s to come,” says Christopher Jackson, co-founder and artistic director. “This season is more than just about celebrating our second year; it is about bringing untold and unseen perspectives to life.” Individual tickets for the entire season will go on sale May 2015 at brownpapertickets.com. PULSE THEATRE’S 2015/16 SEASON Fabulation Undine is a successful African-American publicist living in Manhattan. When her husband takes her money, she is forced to return to her former life in Brooklyn and deal with her working-class relatives. Fabulation is a satirical rags-to-riches- Written by Lynn Nottage Directed by Aaron Mitchell Reese Run dates July 2015 Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf? After a night of drinking, the young couple Nick and Honey are invited over for a night-cap by the older Martha and her husband George. Things quickly go awry when Martha reveals that their son’s sixteenth birthday is the next day. Slowly but surly a brutal battle of wits and language commence between the four in this classic Albee piece. Written by Edward Albee Directed by Christopher Jackson Run dates November 2015 Marie Christine This musical retelling of the tragic Medea myth is brought to life in this Chicago premiere. With a powerful score by the incomparable Michael John LaChiusa, Marie Christine chronicles a doomed heroine’s journey from her genteel life of privilege in New Orleans Creole society through betrayal and incomprehensible vengeance in boisterous Chicago. Written by Michael John LaChiusa Directed by Aaron Mitchell Reese and Christopher Jackson Run dates Spring 2016 About Pulse Theatre Company Created in 2014, Pulse Theatre Company Chicago was founded as a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, by Columbia College Chicago graduates Aaron Mitchell Reese and Christopher Jackson. Pulse’s mission is to create more opportunities to diversify the Chicago theatre scene and share unique perspectives on classic and modern stories. Learn more at http://www.pulsetheatrechicago.com/ End
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