The CollaborAction showcase of 20 short plays (each under seven minutes long) includes world premieres by Warren Leight, Beth Henley, Wendy MacLeod, and others. The festival also features environmental design by Wesley Kimler and DJs between plays. “Summer Sketchbook” takes place nightly through June 16 at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division. Show times are Thursday, 8 PM; Friday-Saturday, 7 and 9 PM; and Sunday, 5 PM. Each program features a different set of ten sketches, except for the “festival finale” on Sunday, which offers all 20 plays as well as a post-performance awards ceremony and closing party. Tickets are $20 per program, $35 for persons attending both programs on Friday and Saturday; Sunday’s closing performance and party cost $35. For more information, call 312-226-9633 or visit www.collaboraction.org.
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September 11th–Parson O’Reilly–33 and Bowling
A man “navigates life, death, love, and religion” in this sketch by Jesse Weaver. Lee Papa directs.
The Fur Trigger
A Valley Forge veteran recalls the campaign in Steve Amick’s play, directed by Jen Shook.
See listing for Thursday, June 13.
