Photo Credit: Sam Doyle Photography
the chicago premiere of
the awake
by Ken Urban
directed by Josh Altman
February 12 - March 12, 2016
Malcolm, a devoted son, floats on a bed with his mother on an endless sea, as Gabrielle, an Eastern European actress, awakes to a new life in America. Meanwhile, Nate is on the run from a faceless interrogator. These three strangers discover that a mysterious corporation bonds them together.
Moving between dreams and reality, Ken Urban’s award-winning play explores the unspoken culture of fear that is the new normal of American life.
Josh Altman, the dramaturg for Ike Holter’s nationally acclaimed Exit Strategy, joins FFT to direct this surreal and moving Chicago premiere. THE AWAKE premiered at 59E59 in New York in 2013 and was named a Critic’s Pick by The New York Times.
Production Team:
Lauren Nigri -- Scenic Design
Heather Sparling -- Lighting Design
Robert Hornbostel -- Sound Design
Kelsey Ettman -- Costume Design
Julie Leghorn -- Stage Manager
Will Bishop* -- Production Manager
Cole von Glahn -- Assistant Director
LJ Luthringer -- Assistant Sound Designer
Sarah Collonge* -- Master Electrician
Ian Olsen -- Technical Director
Cast:
Kaiser Ahmed -- Nate
Scottie Caldwell -- Gabrielle
Daniel Desmaris -- Malcom
Barbara Figgins -- Ensemble
Amanda Fink* -- Ensemble
Ada Grey -- Ensemble
Matt Thinnes -- Ensemble
*denotes First Floor Theater company member
