The Sugar Wife
US PREMIERE!
April 2nd- May 3rd 2026
Written by Elizabeth Kuti
Directed by Kevin Hagan
Dublin, 1850: The delicate balance at the heart of an affluent Dublin couple’s marriage and family business is challenged when two visitors come to Ireland to speak to the public about trade, money and slavery. Exploring the dark side of global commodities like sugar, the play asks the question: if your wealth is built on exploitation, can it really be used to build a better world?
THE CAST:
Hannah Tewkley – Annie Hogan
Samuel Tewkley – Todd Wojcik
Sarah Worth – Ashayla Calvin
Alfred Darby – John LaFlamboy
Martha Ryan – Kristin Collins
THE UNDERSTUDIES:
Matt Mitchell, Chelsea Bria Russell, Connor Scott & Michaela Voit
THE PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director and Scenic Design – Kevin Hagan
Assistant Director – Karla Corona
Stage Management – Eve Pahoresky
Asst. Stage Management – Felicia Bixler
Lighting Design – Ellie Fey
Sound Design – Petter Wahlback
Costume Design – Rachel Lambert
Intimacy Design – David Blixt
Properties Design – Randy Rozler
Dialect Design – Charlotte Markle
Technical Direction – Tom McNelis
Performance Schedule
Previews:
March 23rd at 7:30 p.m.
March 29th at 3:00 p.m.
April 1st at 7:30 p.m.
Opening:
April 2nd at 7:30 p.m.
Run:
April 2nd- May 3rd 2026
Thursday-Saturday: 7:30 p.m.
Sunday: 3:00 p.m.
Running Time: 2 ½ hours with 1 intermission
Late Seating: TBD
Location: : Theatre Wit, 1229 West Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL
Accessibility Policy:
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