Theatre

Sugar, Spice, and Everyone’s Vice

When a small-town culinary historian finally creates the perfect recipe, everyone wants a slice of the action. As schemes collide and disguises work a little too well, only outside intervention (and a healthy pinch of luck) can get folks to simmer down and remind them what really matters.

By Steve Yandell

Directed by Martin Downs

Cast: Brendon Duran, Orion Lay-Sleeper. Jennifer Mohr, Claire Hart Proepper, Shelia-Marie Robinson, Saoirse Siné

Duration: 1h 50min with intermission

Free with registration. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Laughing Stock Theatre, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago, is excited to present three brand new Commedia plays written by Chicago playwrights. Each night of this staged reading series will explore a different take on the timeless Italian theatrical style of Commedia dell’Arte. Whether you’re interested in short-form stories, a classic three-act structure, or a more modern take on the genre, these plays are sure to make you laugh!​​

Each reading will be followed by a short feedback session moderated by Martin Downs, Artistic Director. This will be Laughing Stock Theatre’s first time starting with scripts; the company has traditionally devised its plays through improvisation, and a final script is never written down. We welcome all audience members to stay after each reading to tell us what sparkles in these new stories, and share what you think needs work before the next stage of their creation.

All plays are rated PG-13 (may include some mild language and sexual situations).