The Gift Theatre's Dirty Receives Rave Reviews
Jeff-Nominated Playwright's Newest "A Blend of Humor, Hendrix, and Hardcore Porn"
NORTHFIELD, IL, October 07, 2012
The Gift Theatre's latest play Dirty has opened to rave reviews. The show was written by Andrew Hinderaker, the Joseph Jefferson-nominated writer and director of Suicide, Incorporated and I Am Going to Change the World. It runs until November 18th at The Gift Theatre, 4802 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.In an incisive look at misplaced societal priorities, a young husband finds he can no longer stomach his lucrative but soul-deadening career in high finance. He and his pregnant wife concoct a business plan that will make them millions from "ethical porn" while allowing them to help those in need. So why does everyone think his new venture is viler than the last? In this black comedy, Dirty explores the complex challenges of philanthropy and family values as the main characters struggle to do the right thing.
The show has been called "Ambitious....Electric...Superb." by Dan Jakes at Chicago Reader. "From the earliest moments of the remarkably absorbing "Dirty," Hillary Clemens' Katie and Michael Patrick Thornton's Matt are so relatable, fresh, and approachably witty that the audience has no choice but to happily side with them," says Newcity Stage. The Chicago Sun-Times says Dirty playwright Andrew Hinderaker is a "master at spinning stories."
The Gift Theatre is proud to welcome Hinderaker as a new ensemble member. Lauded as "one of Chicago's most interesting and provocative young writers" by Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune, Hinderaker's work has been staged in multiple productions in New York, Chicago and elsewhere. He has received national recognition for his plays and screenplays, including a 2010 Jeff Award best play nomination for Suicide, Incorporated. The Gift Theatre production of Dirty is directed by Jonathan Berry, who also helmed the New York production of Suicide.
The cast of Dirty includes Gift Theatre ensemble members Hillary Clemens, Paul D'Addario and Michael Patrick Thornton and guest artists Atra Asdou, Tom Hickey, Mouzam Makkar, Darci Nalepa and Cyril Smith.
Tickets are $30 for Thursday, Fridays and Saturday performances, $25 for Sunday matinees. Student, Industry and Senior tickets are $20, good for Sunday performances only. Group rates are available for parties of ten or more. Call the theatre box office at (773) 283-7071 or buy tickets online at http://www.thegifttheatre.org.
Production photos available - email beth@cmacreative.com