BleacherBums

Conceived by Joe Mantegna and written by The Organic Theatre Company
February 15 - March 2, 2008

In the bleachers at Chicago's Wrigley Field, die hard Cub fans root for their team. The group includes a rabid cheerleader, a blind man who follows the game by transistor radio and does his own play by play, a bathing beauty, a nerd and various other bleacher denizens. As the game proceeds, they bet among themselves on every conceivable event, go out for frosty malts or beers, try to pick up the bathing beauty and, occasionally, watch the game. The Cubs inevitably blow it in the ninth and the villainous Marvin, who always bets against the Cubs figuring he can't lose, cleans up. The bleacher bums remain undaunted they will be back tomorrow to root for the home team. "Peppered with laughs." N.Y. Times. "Cheerful, boisterous and fun." Newsday.

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Performances:

Thursday – Saturday at 8pm
Sunday at 2pm

Cast:

Melody - Jaqueline Fayeghi
Greg - Mario Mendez
Zig - Jim Williams
Decker - Scott Miller
Richie - Eric Carlson
Marvin Will Klundt
Cheerleader - Kyle Jones
Rose - Amanda Stuart-Heaney
Guard - Leo Limuaco
Announcer - J.D. Smith

Production Staff:

Asst Director - Tressa Bern
Stage Manager Alana Brown
Light Design - Shawn Hackler
Sound Design - Joe Hueber
Set Design - Ron Lindblom