Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
presents
GORGeous
by Keiko Green
directed by Kirsten Fitzgerald
May 1 – June 7
Featuring RTE Artistic Director Tara Mallen and Stephanie Shum
Estimated 90 minutes with no intermission
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Jenny has a simple life; she takes care of the elderly and shows dogs professionally. When her just-a-little-bit-older boyfriend Bill dies suddenly, all Jenny wants is to get rid of his stuff and continue to show his champion Bulldog, GORGEOUS. Enter Bernie, a tornado of a woman. Amid the boxes of things that made up Bill’s life, Jenny and Bernie must find a way forward for themselves and the dog.
Join us next Sunday May 18th - ahead of our 3pm performance of GORGEOUS for a a special event for the dog lovers! We're partnering with the Chicago English Bulldog Rescue for a very special event in Raven Theatre's lobby.
BULLDOG MEET & GREET
with Chicago English Bulldog Rescue
Sunday, May 18 from 1PM-3PM
in co-production with Raven Theatre
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All performances held at
Raven Theatre 6157 N Clark Street, Chicago
Photos & Videos
Shown: Tara Mallen and Stephanie Shum
Special appearance by Chi Bully Girl
Photo credit: Michael Brosilow
Cast
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Tara Mallen*
BERNIE
Stephanie Shum
JENNY
Understudies
Hannah Kato - Jenny
Melissa Van Kersen - Bernie
Creative Team
Keiko Green
Playwright
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Kirsten Fitzgerald
Director
Jojo Brown, Assistant Director
Caroline Michele Uy, Dramaturg
JC Widman*, Stage Manager
Sammi Grant, Dialect Coach
Theo Wampuszyc, Asst. Stage Manager
Stephanie Mattos, Fight Director
Mara Ishihara Zinky, Scenic Designer
Paloma Locsin, Props Designer
Maegan Pate, Costumes Designer
Seojung Jang, Lighting Designer
Connor Wang^, Sound Designer
Catherine Miller, Raven Casting Director
Glenn Obrero, Rivendell Casting Director
Ruby Lowe, Master Electrician
Lucy Whipp, Production Manager
^ Member of USA 829, a labor and professional association of Designers, Artists, Craftspeople, and Department Coordinators.
*=Member Actors Equity Association
Reviews
A Doggone Good Time: A Review of “GORGEOUS” at Raven Theatre.
Read more HERE
Love, Loss and a Sweet Little Bulldog
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"Best in show" GORGEOUS is a sure-footed two-hander.
Read more HERE
‘Gorgeous’ by Raven and Rivendell Theatres begins with the love between pets and people
Read more HERE