I just finished watching my DVR recording of Oprah’s special on Madeleine McCann who has been missing for two years now. She disappeared from a resort in Portugal during a family vacation. Madeleine turns 6 on May 12th. I’m not a parent, but no one should ever have to go through what Mr. & Mrs. McCann are going through. Ever! It broke my heart watching that one hour special. The McCann’s have to live with that weight every second of their life. I cannot imagine ever going through that.
It does makes me proud that UrbanTheater Company (UTC) was willing to produce a play about a child abduction titled “Broken Thread” by resident playwright Wysteria Edwards. Last night was the final performance in West Town (Chicago) of “Broken Thread” after an 8 week run. The play not only deals with a child abduction and the pain that parents endure, but it’s also about missing priorities. It’s still a work in progress and Edwards is working very hard on re-writes as we search for producers/venues that are willing to produce her play. This story needs to be told.
Whether you saw this play or not, or whether you enjoyed it or disliked it, this play touches on very important themes and exists to create an awareness for Missing & Exploited Children. As a theater company, this is our contribution. How can you help?
-Ivan Vega
Co-Founder & Co- Artistic Director
There’s only a few weeks before UTC’s 5th production closes Don’t Miss out! Tickets are only $10!
BROKEN THREAD
a World Premiere
written by Wysteria Edwards
directed by Nikkieli DeMone
What if the person you loved the most simply vanished?
“When six-year-old Sara Callahan vanishes, the FBI come in to wade through the evidence and question those closest to her. What emerges is a troubled marriage, a father willing to sell his soul for success, hidden betrayals and the possibility of a child predator. Intense and poignant, the drama keeps you guessing until the last possible second”
March 14-May 3, 2009
Thurs-Sat at 8pm
Sunday at 3pm
PRICE:
$10 - General Admission
Sunday’s - ‘Pay What You Can Actor & Student Night’ (w/ headshot & resume/ID)
FOR TICKETS:
Call - 312-239-8783
E.mail - utcreservations@gmail.com
Buy Tickets on Goldstar (Limited Special Promo) - goldstar.com/events/chicago-il/broken-thread.html
IN VIDEO:
Ivan Vega/@ivanvega (Co-Founder & Co-Artistic Director)
-UrbanTheater Company
Song by Arctic Monkey’s - Dancing Shoes (Rythms Del Mundo)
Interview with “Broken Thread” playwright Wysteria Edwards (@wystieedwards) before her flight back to Washington State after a week vist to Chicago.
BROKEN THREAD
a World Premiere
written by Wysteria Edwards
directed by Nikkieli DeMone
What if the person you loved the most simply vanished?
“When six-year-old Sara Callahan vanishes, the FBI come in to wade through the evidence and question those closest to her. What emerges is a troubled marriage, a father willing to sell his soul for success, hidden betrayals and the possibility of a child predator. Intense and poignant, the drama keeps you guessing until the last possible second”
March 14-May 3, 2009
Thurs-Sat at 8pm
Sunday at 3pm
No Shows 4/5 & 4/12 (Easter Sunday)
PRICE:
$20 General Admission (Fri, Sat & Sun)
$10 Thursdays
Sunday’s - ‘Pay What You Can Actor’s Night’ (w/ headshot & resume)
FOR TICKETS:
Call - 312-239-8783
E.mail - utcreservations@gmail.com
Buy Tickets on Goldstar (Limited Special Promo) - http://www.goldstar.com/events/chicag…
IN VIDEO (Artistic Collective/Co-Artistic Director’s):
Marilyn Camacho
Nikkieli DeMone/@NikkieliDeMone
Ivan Vega/@ivanvega
VIDEOGRAPHER/BACKGROUND VOICE:
Lynette “Jari” Vega/@
We hope to see you at the theater!
-UrbanTheater Company
Hello Twitter & Tumblr friends! If you don’t have any plans next Saturday (the 28th) and enjoy Wii (bowling) come join UrbanTheater Company for a Nintendo Wii Bowling Tournament to benefit The Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The event will also celebrate the World Premiere production of “Broken Thread” written by UrbanTheater Company resident playwright, Wysteria Edwards. We will have lots of virtual bowling lanes set up for your Wii bowling pleasure, along with hotdogs, nachos, beer, music & trophies for the winning teams at the end of the night! Come show us what you got!
Tickets:
$20 (in advance)
$25 (at the door)
Twitter & Tumblr folks get $7 bucks off the ticket price!
Please R.S.V.P to secure a your spot on a lane: utcreservations@gmail.com or 312.239.8783
Wii hope to see to see you there!
“Broken Thread” written by Wysteria Edwards will world premiere on Saturday, March 14th at 2635 W. Grand Ave.
For more information e.mail: urbantheatercompany@gmail.com
Poster/Postcard Design by Elizabeth Hoffman:
elizabeth.0013@gmail.com
Photo by Alanna Aicardi
