GreenMan Theatre selects cast for annual ‘8 to the Bar’ 10-minute play festival
Elmhurst’s GreenMan Theatre Troupe has selected cast members for “8 to the Bar 2024,” their fourth annual production of 10-minute plays to be performed July 12-14.
“We had a fantastic turnout of actors to our auditions this year,” said Becca Easley, the production’s producer. “The level of talent was high, and decisions were difficult.”
Plays, directors and actors for “8 to the Barista 2024” are:
“Best Served Cold” by Mark Saunders of Portland, Oregon, with director G.F. Gallagher
Curtis: Michael Ferrarelli
Marta: Jenny Hogan
“The Curse” by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend of Chicago with director David Stasevsky
Beth: Michaela Horn
Jeremy: Aaron Vissar
“I Used to Be the Pretty One” by Lindsey Brown of Auckland, New Zealand, with director Kate Vargulich
Venus: Kathi Campbell
Janet: Sydney Feldman
“In or Out” by Mark Saunders of Portland, Oregon, with director Gina Palmer
Mr. Shepherd: Dale Glanzman
Clerk: Ashley Ries
“Just Desserts” by David MacGregor of Howell, Michigan with director Jim Doherty
Evan: Ric Holloman
Kris: Caleb Kurowski
Becky: Heather Ristanovic
Joyce: Christy Doherty
“The Replacement” by Morey Norkin of Ogi-Shi, Saga Ken, Japan, with director Margie Gustafson
Sylvia: Renata Allelujka
Clifford: Scot Savage
Cliffy: Gabriella Callan
“The Resurrectionists” by Robert J. LeBlanc of Newburyport, Massachusetts, with director Derek Dillon
Burns: Kimberly Brumirski
Crump: Scot Savage
Watchman: Kevin Hathaway
“Tag” by Mark Harvey Levine of Indianapolis, Indiana, with director Becca Easley
Erin: Mary Breier
Andy: Craig Gustafson
Laurel: Karyn Ustas
“Immersion Therapy” by David MacGregor of Howell, Michigan, with director Melanie Bagal
Doug: Devon Ortiz
Melissa: Kirstin Palatinus
Droppo: Michelle Randag
In order to select the plays chosen for “8 to the Bar 2024,” a committee blind read 200 short plays spurred by the prompt ‘Revenge Is Sweet — Or Is It?’
“Amazingly, we received plays from 29 states, Australia, Belgium, Canada, the Canary Islands, England, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal and Singapore!” Easley said.
“8 to the Bar 2024” will be held Friday to Sunday, July 12-14, at Chicago Dance Factory, 219 W. St. Charles Road in Villa Park. Tickets are $15 at the door; first-come, first-served, no reservations accepted.
In its 20th season, GreenMan Theatre Troupe is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to provide a source of cultural enrichment and pride for the community by presenting diverse, quality productions and providing opportunities for personal growth in the theatrical arts.
GreenMan has been presenting plays in Elmhurst since being founded in 2003. Past productions include “Dracula,” “Pride and Prejudice” and “Doubtful Abbey.” GreenMan also offers classes and workshops for members and the community and welcomes new members and participants in all aspects of theater production. GreenMan programs are partially supported by Explore Elmhurst, as well as other individual and corporate donations.