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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Remy Bumppo Theatre Company ... . Press Release.... REMY BUMPPO PRESENTS JAMES DEVITA'S DICKENS IN AMERICA Special Holiday Production for Three Nights Only! Dec. 16-18 CHICAGO October 12, 2007 Remy Bumppo Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of James DeVita's one-man tour de force, Dickens in America, featuring James Ridge and running Dec. 16, 17, and 18 at 7:00 pm in the Upstairs Mainstage at the Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Single tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.remybumppo.org or through the Victory Gardens box office at 773-871-3000. For group rates and reservations contact GroupTix at 877-4-GRP-TIX (877-447-7849). This exciting new play follows Charles Dickens as he makes the last stop on his final American tour. Witty dialogue combines with excerpts from Dickens' greatest novels, vividly bringing to life some of the most beloved characters in all of fiction. Dickens in America features actor James Ridge, who uses make-up, costumes, and physicality to truly become Dickens in what Vital Source Magazine describes as "a spellbinding, highly charismatic performance." Ridge is a member of American Players Theatre's Core Company. James DeVita, a native of Long Island, NY, is an author and playwright. Along with his two novels, The Silenced and Blue, he has also written more than 16 plays and adaptations of classics for young audiences. He is the resident playwright for First Stage Theater for Youth and a member of American Players Theatre's Core Company. Dickens in America was previously produced at American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Dickens in America will run for three performances only December 16, 17, and 18. All performances will begin at 7:00 pm, in the Victory Gardens Greenhouse Upstairs Mainstage Theatre. Tickets are $25 on Sunday and Tuesday. Monday's performance will include a special postshow reception with both the actor and playwright. Tickets for the Monday performance are $40. All tickets are available through the Victory Gardens box office at 773-871-3000 or by visiting www.remybumppo.org. Dickens in America Ticket Prices Sun & Tues $25 Mon $40 (includes post-show reception) To purchase tickets, call 773- 871-3000 or visit www.remybumppo.org. Photo of James Ridge by Amanda Schlicher Visit us... ### REMY BUMPPO THEATRE COMPANY delights and engages audiences with the emotional and ethical complexities of society through the provocative power of great theatrical language. Board of Directors Nancy McDaniel, President Ann Mommsen, Vice President Jennifer Morrow, Secretary Gary Redeker, Treasurer Terri Abruzzo Allen Arnett Brent Beardsley James Bohnen Beth Casey David Darlow Genevieve Daniels Diane Falk Jason Hein Chris Janson Kristin Larsen Randy Nogel Laura Perlow Karen Randolph Robert Sheesley Staff Artistic Director - James Bohnen Associate Artistic Director - Shawn Douglass Artistic Associates - Gregory Anderson, Annabel Armour, David Darlow, Linda Gillum, and Nick Sandys Managing Director - Kristin Larsen Director of Marketing & Communications - Stephanie Kulke Director of Development - Amanda Farrar Business and Operations Manager - Jackie Aicher Audience and Donor Services Manager - Fraser Coffeen Production Manager - Alison Ramsey Special Events Coordinator - Molly Schneider Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Stephanie Kulke Director of Marketing & Communications email: [email protected] phone: 773-244-8119
