The Theatre School at DePaul University's Showcase Series of Contemporary Plays and Classics (Dexter Bullard, Artistic Director) presents A LIE OF THE MIND, by Sam Shepard, and directed by Carlos Murillo. This play premieres on Friday, February 3, and runs through Sunday, February 12, 2012, at DePaul's historic Merle Reskin Theatre. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. Previews are on February 1 and 2, at 7:30 PM.
When a horrifying act of abuse tears their marriage apart, Beth and Jake struggle to find their separate ways in the American West. A darkly comic and tragic love story, A LIE OF THE MIND blurs reality and fantasy, revealing the darkest heart of the American family. Recommended for mature audiences.
Tickets are $15. Subscriptions and group rates (6 or more people) are available at (312) 922-0999. Seniors (over 60), DePaul employees and alumni, and college students receive a discount (with ID). Previews are FREE for any college student (with ID). Tickets are available by calling the Box Office at (312) 922-1999. The performance on Sunday, February 12 (2 PM) will be interpreted in American Sign Language. TYY (773) 325-7975. Also, an Opening Night Party will be held after the performance on February 3. February 10 is Greater Chicago Food Depository Night; patrons will receive a $5 ticket for bringing 2 or more non-perishable goods to the theatre. Active U.S. Armed Forces Personnel and their families are invited for free on February 11 for USO Night. Additional special events can be found online at http://theatreschool.depaul.edu.
DePaul's historic Merle Reskin Theatre is located at 60 E. Balbo Drive at Michigan, Chicago. There are several parking lots near the theatre, and the theatre is also accessible via numerous CTA bus and train routes. Please call the Box Office for more information, directions, and suggestions to help plan your trip.
The Theatre School at DePaul University educates, trains, and inspires students of theatre in a conservatory setting that is rigorous, disciplined, and culturally diverse. The school and its students strive for the highest level of professional skill and artistry. A commitment to diversity and equality in education is central to its mission. As an integral part of the training, The Theatre School produces public programs and performances from a wide repertoire of classic, contemporary, and original plays that challenge, entertain, and stimulate the imagination. The school seeks to enhance the intellectual and cultural life of the university community, the city, and the profession.
