Profiles Concludes 08-09 Season W/ GRACELAND 5/22-6/28

Profiles Theatre concludes its 2008-2009 Season with the World Premiere of Graceland, directed by Matt Miller. The production runs May 22-June 28, 2009, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. The press opening is Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 8:00 p.m.

In the world premiere of this comedy/drama by Chicago playwright Ellen Fairey, everybody is self- destructing in this Chicago tale of loss, longing and high-speed fighter jets.

Ms. Fairey's first full length play, GIRL, 20, was named one of the "Top Ten Most Promising Plays of 2006" by the Chicago Tribune in its World Premiere production by Serendipity Theatre. The production subsequently moved to Los Angeles, where it received rave reviews and was nominated for two 2007-2008 LA Weekly Theatre Awards for Best Director (Matt Miller) and Best Ensemble.

Playwright: Ellen Fairey
Directed by: Matt Miller
Featuring:
Dates: Previews: May 22, 23 at 8:00 p.m.
May 24 at 7 p.m.
May 25, 26, 27 at 8:00 p.m.
Press opening: May 28, 2009, at 8:00 p.m.
Regular run: May 29-June 28, 2009
Schedule: Thurs, Fri, Sat: 8:00 p.m.
Sun: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway
Parking is available for $6 at 4100 N. Clarendon
(One block east of the theatre at the corner of Clarendon and Belle Plaine)
Ticket prices: Fridays and Saturdays, $30; Thursdays and Sundays, $25; Preview performances, $15; Students and Senior Citizens receive a $5 discount on all performances; Group rates are available.
Box Office: Buy online at www.profilestheatre.org
or call (773) 549-1815

Profiles Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre company founded in 1988 by five Eastern Illinois University alumni and has since been continually producing plays. Profiles brings new works to Chicago that illuminate the determination and resiliency of the human spirit. The company produces World, US and Midwest Premieres by new playwrights, as well as established writers whose work has been seen across the country and around the world. Profiles is particularly drawn to playwrights with a unique narrative style and use of language and the company takes pride in carefully selecting scripts that combine integrity with risk. Profiles Theatre is committed to producing plays that tell a story in a captivating way with productions that complement the ensemble and speak to its audience.