2011-2012 Season
Faraway, So Close.
The exploration of family often means the exploration of proximity. The distance between members of a family can be measured in love, in absence, in manipulation, in pain and in closeness.
This season, we present two stories of families who struggle at opposite poles. In one story, a father’s emotional distance and desire to allow his daughter the freedom to pursue her own life at whatever the cost leads to heartbreaking events. And in the second story, a father makes some astonishing choices in his obsessive desire to control the unknowns in his life and the life of his son.
Faraway . . . so close.
by Harold Pinter
directed by Jen Poulin
November 28th, 2011 - December 5th, 2011
at The Chopin Theatre Studio Lobby
BackStage Theatre Company presents an exciting new off-night series. The Listening Series will consist of chamber presentations of challenging short plays, designed to be experienced “by the ear.” Come sit with us, sip a glass of wine and listen as the BSTC’s ensemble present enhanced readings of some remarkably inventive short plays accompanied by live music or immersive sound design. Featuring lesser-known works by some of contemporary theatre’s most prominent voices, as well as inventive new works by local playwrights, The Listening Series is designed to provide a unique, casual way to experience the dramatic word, and to provide an opportunity for discussion and interaction between the artists of BSTC and our audiences. Our first Listening Series will be “Family Voices,” a radio play by Harold Pinter. At the end of the evening, the Chopin Theatre will present a 10 minute concert of the music of Frederic Chopin to send you back into the night. Seating is limited so make your reservations here!
by Caryl Churchill
directed by Karen Kessler
January 7th, 2012 - February 11th, 2012
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 3:00pm
Directions - The Building Stage
412 N. Carpenter St.
Chicago, IL 60642
THE ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING STAGE is located off of the parking lot at 412 N. Carpenter Street in Chicago's West Loop. We are one block south of Grand Avenue (500 N) and a few blocks west of Halsted Street (800 W).
There is free parking in our lot as well as ample street parking in the evenings. The theater is also an easy walk from public transportation. If you are lost, look for the big sign for Sherwin-Williams Paints located at the edge of our parking lot.
at The Building Stage
412 N. Carpenter St.
Chicago, IL 60642
A man questions his father about the possible existence of another estranged son, and the questions opens up a series of events that neither men could ever have expected. Penned by one of the world’s most uncompromising playwrights, Caryl Churchill’s A Number is a beguiling hour-long psychological thriller that blends topical scientific speculation with a stunning portrait of the relationship between fathers and their sons.
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A Midwest Premiere
by James Saunders
directed by Matthew Reeder
Opening Saturday, July 14th, 2012
July 14th, 2012 - August 25th, 2012
Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30pm
Sundays 3:00pm
Directions - The Building Stage
412 N. Carpenter St.
Chicago, IL 60642
THE ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING STAGE is located off of the parking lot at 412 N. Carpenter Street in Chicago's West Loop. We are one block south of Grand Avenue (500 N) and a few blocks west of Halsted Street (800 W).
There is free parking in our lot as well as ample street parking in the evenings. The theater is also an easy walk from public transportation. If you are lost, look for the big sign for Sherwin-Williams Paints located at the edge of our parking lot.
at The Building Stage
412 N. Carpenter St.
Chicago, IL 60642
Zoe awakes on a couch in a strange room. Soon, familiar people begin to flood unexpectedly into the room and Zoe finds herself on a propulsive and moving journey through the most significant and heartbreaking events of her young life. A Scent of Flowers is an epic and wildly inventive tale, immense in it’s scope and searing in it’s intimacy. Written by James Saunders in 1965, this moving masterpiece is virtually unknown inside the United States. BackStage Theatre Company is thrilled to bring this remarkable story to Chicago audiences for the very first time.
