The Theatre School at DePaul University in conjunction with Playing French will present "Rooms," by Philippe Minyana, translated by Danny Rohart, directed by John Jenkins. Performances will be Oct. 16 - 27 at the Athenaeum Studio Three, 2936 N. Southport Ave.
Largely a record of the author’s experiences growing up in an industrial French suburb where most residents are employed by a Peugeot factory, this contemporary play features six characters each telling their stories alone in a room. Using experimental language — a language without grammar and vocal rests — Minyana probes the depths of individual insecurity with a deftness that is ironic, entertaining and highly provocative.
Show times are Tuesdays through Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 5 and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10. Tickets for college students with ID and Theatre School Subscribers are $6. For more information and to purchase tickets, call the Athenaeum Box Office at (773) 935-6860 or visit theatreschool.depaul.edu or PlayingFrench.org.
The staff of "Rooms" includes John Jenkins (Director), Liliana Perez-Reynolds (Scenic Design), Caitlin Hunt (Costume Design), Nick Lange (Lighting Design) and Rosemary Naeger (Stage Manager).
Members of the cast are Shannon Atland (Arlette), J. Levi Holloway (Kos), Mackenzie Kyle (Suzelle), Sarakate Moody (Tita), Teissia Treynet (Elizabeth) and Oni Michel (Latifa).
A post-show discussion with the cast follows the performance on Thursday, Oct. 21. The performance on Tuesday, Oct. 26, will be followed by a Q&A session with the playwright, Philippe Minyana.
"Rooms" is presented as part of Playing French, Chicago's first Festival of Contemporary Plays from France, running Oct. 1 - Nov. 28 on stages throughout Chicagoland.
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