A Look Back at 2008

Missing Man

January 24 - March 2nd

Our 2007 Fillet of Solo breakout hit Missing Man comes speeding back to Live Bait for a full run in January 2008. Missing Man is based on a cross-country motorcycle trip solo artist Mary Scruggs took with a group of Vietnam Vets to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. It’s a story of one woman, 300 motorcycles and lots of emotional baggage.

Written and Performed by Mary Scruggs
Directed by Edward Thomas-Herrera

A Look Back at 2007

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Ugly House

February 3rd - March 24th

 

A co-production with Live Bait Theater.
Created by Andy Miara & Mary Scruggs.
Featuring Jessica Joy, Mark Raterman & Blaine Swen.
Music by Boaz Reisman.
Plus weekly guests!

Escape

May 10th - June 17th

 

A new play by Sharon Evans inspired by her years of work with the Chicago Police Department through Police-Teen Link. The drama explores the psychology of men and women in the Special Victims Unit.  One detective dances the tango and another has a growing interest in squirrel spotting. Meanwhile, three mythical Furies loom in and out of the action, seeking vengeance for crimes, motives and immorality. And they have plenty to say about the Chicago police, issues of race and the crime of rape.  Playwright Sharon Evans partnered with Peter Amster who directed her hit play, Blind Tasting in 2003. Escape was awarded a NEA grant for 2007, Evans’ fifth such award.  Evans is a recipient of two Jeff awards.

 

The 12th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival

June 28th - August 25th

Live Bait is happy to announce the details of our annual Fillet of Solo Festival, now in it’s 12th year. Over 20 solo artists will appear on two stages from June 28th to August 25th. In the past Live Bait Theater has produced many stellar solo performers presenting world premiere shows on a wide variety of themes. This year is no exception with artistis tackling the complexities of language, the humor in psychoanalysis, the thrill of riding a motorcycle and more!