Arcadia

Directed by Ted Hoerl

Hailed as “the perfect marriage of ideas and high comedy” (The Times), the plot of ARCADIA swings between the early 19th century and the present day to explore the relationship between order and chaos. Delightful, richly drawn characters from both time periods enter and exit the same room of a country house in Derbyshire, England, and current trappings end up mixing with accoutrements of the past. Mathematical theory, natural history, and Lord Byron all figure in this story of the disruptive influence of sex on our life orbits – referred to in the play as “the attraction that Newton left out.” Sparkling dialogue and unexpected plot twists spur on ARCADIA’s characters – both past and present – in their quest to find order in life’s never-ending parade of seemingly random events.

Promethean Theatre Ensemble (PTE) mounts an absolutely masterful production of Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia.

Christine Malcom
EDGE Media Network

Highly Recommended… [I]t is certainly the best I have seen this season.

Bill Esler
Buzz Center Stage

From Hoerl’s faithful direction, to Hagan’s perfect set and lighting, to Carrie Campana’s costume design and Rachel Watson’s props, to Tabor’s lovely conveyance of innocent genius, to Woolsey’s wit and charm, to West’s braggadocio, to Hutt’s clear insights, to De Lay’s allure, to Feagin’s pitch-perfect skepticism, to Smith’s smart flirtations, they get Arcadia just right. And that’s no small accomplishment.

Karen Topham
ChicagoOnStage.com

Feagin is a biting Hannah, with eyes that burn holes in her opponents.

Irene Hsiao

New City Stage

Performances:

November 16 – December 16, 2018
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm
Press Opening Monday, November 19, 2018

Greenhouse Theater Center
(Upstairs Studio/Theater 4)
2257 N. Lincoln Ave.

Performances:

November 16 – December 16, 2018
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm
Press Opening Monday, November 19, 2018
Greenhouse Theater Center (Upstairs Studio/Theater 4)
2257 N. Lincoln Ave.

Directed by Ted Hoerl

Hailed as “the perfect marriage of ideas and high comedy” (The Times), the plot of ARCADIA swings between the early 19th century and the present day to explore the relationship between order and chaos. Delightful, richly drawn characters from both time periods enter and exit the same room of a country house in Derbyshire, England, and current trappings end up mixing with accoutrements of the past. Mathematical theory, natural history, and Lord Byron all figure in this story of the disruptive influence of sex on our life orbits – referred to in the play as “the attraction that Newton left out.” Sparkling dialogue and unexpected plot twists spur on ARCADIA’s characters – both past and present – in their quest to find order in life’s never-ending parade of seemingly random events.

Production Staff

Director: Ted Hoerl
Stage Manager: Alexa Berkowitz*
Production Manager: Jeremiah Barr*
Set Designer/Lighting Director: Kevin Hagan
Costume Designer: Carrie Campana**
Props Designer: Rachel Watson**
Sound Designer: Sebby Woldt
Dialect Coach: Catherine Gillespie**
Intimacy Designer: Jennifer L. Mickelson
Photography: Tom McGrath**

*Indicates PTE Ensemble Member

**Indicates PTE Artistic Associate

Cast

Michael Brigance

Michael Brigance

Gus/Augustus

Nicole Hand*

Nicole Hand*

Noakes

Michael Reyes

Michael Reyes

Chater

Meghann Tabor*

Meghann Tabor*

Thomasina

Megan DeLay*

Megan DeLay*

Lady Croom

Brian J. Hurst*

Brian J. Hurst*

Jellaby

Chris Smith

Chris Smith

Brice

Scot West

Scot West

Bernard

Cameron Feagin*

Cameron Feagin*

Hannah

Brendan Hutt*

Brendan Hutt*

Valentine

Heather Smith*

Heather Smith*

Chloe

Chris Woolsey

Chris Woolsey

Septimus

*Indicates PTE Ensemble Member