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Trap Door Theatre Presents: The Mannequins Ball, Opening January 23rd
Trap Door Theatre is thrilled to continue its 31st season with a production of the renowned play, The Mannequins' Ball. Written by Bruno Jasieński, The Mannequins' Ball will be directed by Resident Choreographer Miguel Long, and Managing Director Nicole Wiesner. The Mannequins' Ball will play January 23 – March 1, 2025 at Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W Cortland St. in Chicago. Tickets are now on sale at trapdoortheatre.com or by calling (773)-384-0494.
On the one night a year when Mannequins can come alive and gather for a ball, one of them sneaks into the world of humans, becoming witness to a world of political intrigue, scandals and corruption. Jasieński's pivotal piece The Mannequins' Ball joins the absurdity of modern politics with the concept of human mechanization. Managing Director Nicole Wiesner and Resident Choreographer Miguel Long team up once more to tackle this powerful production.
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Title: The Mannequins' Ball
Author: Bruno Jasieński
Directors: Nicole Wiesner and Miguel Long
Cast (in alphabetical order): Marzena Bukowska (Levasin), Dan Cobbler (Arnaux), Genevieve Corkery (Gentlemen), Cat Evans (Angelique), Shail Modi (Mannequin Leader), Emily Nichelson (Solange) Gus Thomas (Gentleman).
Location: Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland St. Chicago, IL 60622
Dates: Regular Run: Thursday, January 23 –Saturday, March 1, 2025
Curtain Times: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 pm.
Press performance: Press are encouraged to attend opening weekend.
Tickets: $31 with 2-for-1 admission on Thursdays. Tickets are currently available at https://trapdoor.ticketleap.com/the-mannequins-ball/ or by calling (773) 384-0494.
Group tickets: Special group rates are available. For information, call (773) 384-0494 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Plan your visit:
Free street parking is available.
Buses: #9 (Ashland), #50 (Damen), #72 (North), #73 (Armitage).
Metra: Clybourn metra stop.
Accessibility:
Trap Door Theatre is wheelchair accessible.
There will be a captioned performance on Friday, February 14th.
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