Cut to the Chase

Our annual play festival opens May 1st at The Den Theatre!

A staple of Chicago theater for over two decades, Cut to the Chase presents six new plays as one fun night of theater. This year’s show holds the theme: “what is real?” Come see how six playwrights approach questions of perception and reality. With a cast of 13, this year’s Cut to the Chase is a perfect taste of dynamic theater in an intimate space.


Performance Schedule:

When:
Thursday, May 1 at 8pm
Friday, May 2 at 8pm
Saturday, May 3 at 5pm & 8pm
Sunday, May 4 at 3pm

Running Time: TBD

Where: The Den Theatre- 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il 60622
Upstairs Mainstage

Late Seating: late seating allowed in between plays

Tickets are available at thedentheatre.com or by calling (773) 697-3830. 


The Lineup:

Little Women by Nina Dellaria
Directed by Jenna Steege Ramey
A World Premiere

Featuring: Lynne Baker and Daphne Beckett
Assistant Director: Annie Hogan

 

Postpartum by Jillian Blevins
Directed by Rinska Carrasco-Prestinary 
A World Premiere

Featuring: Whitney Minarik and David Stobbe
Sound Composition by Joseph Buechel

The Princess and the Pirate by Will Dunne
Directed by Jared Sheldon
A World Premiere

Featuring: Kendal Romero and Olivia Gregorich

Psychoanalysis! By Siah Berlatsky
Directed by Jacob Watson
A World Premiere

Featuring: Jared Goudsmit and Dakota Pariset

Schrödinger’s Gun by Greg A. Smith
Directed by Risha Tenae
A Chicago Premiere

Featuring: John Dooley, Ernest Henton, and Jordyn Birden 

Your Host by Chelyn Cousar
Directed by JJ Gatesman
A World Premiere

Featuring: Rebecca Zissok and John Wehrman 


PRODUCTION TEAM

Artistic Director, Producer: Kathy Scambiatterra
Curator, Producer: Ted James
Co-Producers: Jennifer and Gregory Braun
Casting Director: Kristin Collins
Stage Manager: Miranda Taylor
Scenic Designer: Kevin Hagan
Audio Coordinator: Petter Wahlback
Rehearsal Coordinator: Laura Coleman
Marketing and Program: Kayla Adams
Graphic Designer: Jen Dorman
Press: John Olson
Studio Assistant: Dakota Pariset

Play Selection Committee:
Kathy Scambiatterra, Michael Fischer, Ted James

Script Readers:
Karla Corona, Annie Hogan, Jenna Steege Ramey, Randy Rozler


Accessibility & Covid Policy:
Please visit
The Den for accessibility and Covid information.