Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
presents
PIVOT
Production Sponsors:
Cathleen Cudnowski Dixon and David Dixon
by Alex Lubischer
directed by RTE member Hallie Gordon
February 11 - March 21, 2026
Rivendell kicks off their 30th Anniversary season with this exciting world premiere by Alex Lubischer (Bobbie Clearly, You Deserve to be Here), a Chicago-based,
Jeff award-winning playwright originally from rural Nebraska. Directed by longtime Rivendell Ensemble member and current Senior Associate Director at the Olney Theatre Center, Hallie Gordon (Eat Your Heart Out, Dry Land, Cal in Camo) and featuring ensemble members Ashley Neal, Keith Kupferer, Glenn Obrero, Artistic Director Tara Mallen with Eric Slater as Assistant Director.
All Kara wants is a giant wedding reception and a solid three-year crop rotation plan for the farm. But when her wedding plans blow up in her face, Kara is prepared to upend the entire town of Milton, Nebraska to fight for the future that should have been hers. A dark comedy about getting your way, making a scene, and father-daughter dances to the Chicks. Save the Date.
All performances held at Rivendell Theatre,
5779 N Ridge Avenue, Chicago.
Cast
Keith Kupferer*+
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Tara Mallen*+
Anne
Ashley Neal*
Kara
Glenn Obrero*
David Stobbe
Mary Cross*
U/S Anne
Jessica Ervin*
U/S Kara
Matthew Benenson Cruz
U/S Doug/Levi/Others
*Denotes Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Member
+Denotes AEA Membership
Creative Team
Alex Lubischer
Playwright
Hallie Gordon*
Director
Eric Slater*
Assistant Director
Pat Fries*, Production Manager
Jackie Penrod, Scenic Designer
Diane Fairchild*, Lighting Designer
Janice Pytel*, Costume Designer
Joyce Ciesil, Sound Designer
Andres Fiz*, Projections Designer
Em Allen, Props Designer
Tanya Palmer*, Dramaturg
Madison Blackwood, Asst. Dramaturg
Axel Adams, Technical Director
Kristi Martens, Production Stage Manager
Casey Fort, Asst. Stage Manager
Abby Letscher, Master Electrician/Asst. Lighting Designer
Heather Gervasi, Asst. Production Manager
Brit Cooper Robinson, Community Engagement
