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Yohen Previews Begin September 18
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THE MIDWEST PREMIERE
YOHEN
By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Steve Scott
Featuring
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Cheryl Hamada
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Ernest Perry, Jr.
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September 18 - November 2, 2008
A divorced Japanese woman and an
African-American GI meet in
post-World War II Japan and fall in love. After decades of struggle, they have found an accepting Los Angeles suburb to call home--but their
peaceful
world is changing. More than a study of clashing cultures, Yohen is the poetic, resonant story of two partners who discover that intimate
relationships change with environments--and love, however time-tested, is never constant.
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Presented in Association with
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Official Lighting Sponsor
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To
purchase tickets, visit www.srtp.org
or call TheaterMania at
866-811-4111.
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PLAYWRIGHT PHILIP KAN GOTANDA
Philip Kan Gotanda is heralded as both a great American dramatist and a pioneering artist in the
cross-cultural theatre movement. His plays are performed and studied across the US as well as internationally. Gotanda is a recipient of the
Guggenheim Award and several other prestigious honors and awards.
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Period photo of an African American GI husband
and Japanese wife from the post-World War II
American occupation of Japan
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Great Prices for
Previews
Save up to 40% on
early performances!
Preview performances of
Yohen start
at
just $20--up to a 40% savings off regular run performances.
PREVIEW PERFORMANCES
Thursday, September 18, 7:30pm - $20
Friday, September, 19, 8:00pm - $20
Saturday, September 20, 4:00pm - $22
Saturday, September 20, 8:00pm - $22
Sunday, September 21, 4:00pm - $22*
Thursday, September 25, 7:30pm - $22
Friday, September 26, 8:00pm - $22
REGULAR RUN PERFORMANCES
September 28 to November 2
Thursdays, 7:30pm - $30
Fridays, 8:00pm - $30
Saturdays, 4:00pm - $32
Saturdays, 8:00pm - $34
Sundays, 4:00pm - $32*
*Sunday 4:00pm performances are followed by a post-show discussion.
To
purchase tickets, visit www.srtp.org or call
TheaterMania at
866-811-4111.
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Photo by Michael Brosilow of Cheryl Hamada and Ernest Perry, Jr. in Silk Road Theatre Project's production of Yohen, directed by Steve
Scott
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Group Sales
Groups of 10 or more
save
20% off regular ticket prices!
Silk
Road can help make your event unique with study guides, exclusive
post-show discussions, and a special gift for a lucky member of your
group. We can also help arrange for receptions with our nearby dining
partners, or send a member of our artistic staff to speak at your
meeting in advance of the event (subject to availability).
BUY
THE
HOUSE
Have
a large group or bus tour? Create a truly unique experience, and enjoy
the best possible discounts, when you buy out the theatre for a
performance of Yohen. Previews seat up to 60, regular run performances
up to 80.
To
inquire, or place your group sales order, please call Box Office &
Group Sales Manager Amber Mack at 312-857-1234, ext. 201 or email her
at boxoffice@srtp.org.
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 Argo Tea
Thursdays
Before the Show, After the Show
Every Thursday enjoy complimentary
teas from across the Silk Road compliments of Argo Tea!
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Follow the Silk Road
to a 100% Flexible Subscription
Silk
Road Theatre Project offers one of the most flexible theatre subscriptions in Chicago. For just
$80,
you receive tickets to three premiere productions--selecting performance dates according to your schedule, not ours.
YOHEN
By Philip Kan Gotanda, September 18 to November 2, 2008
PANGS OF THE MESSIAH
By Motti Lerner, February 19 to April 5, 2009
THE DNA TRAIL
Conceived by Jamil Khoury, September 24 to November 15, 2009
Plus, you are invited to our exclusive Meet the Playwright receptions, allowing you to mingle with award winning playwrights.
To Subscribe, call 312-857-1234, ext. 201 or shop online at www.srtp.org.
SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS
-Direct access to Box Office Manager.
-Over 20% off regular ticket prices.
-Reminder emails encouraging you to schedule your performance dates.
-Ability to select performance dates at your convenience.
-Prompt reservations by phone or email--your choice!
-Easy, free, no-hassle ticket exchanges when switching performance dates.
-$5 discount on additional tickets purchased.
-$6 Loop parking--only three blocks from the theatre.
-Post-show discussions scheduled weekly. A great chance to learn more about the play.
-Invitations to attend our exclusive Meet the Playwright receptions.
EARLY SUBSCRIBER BONUS
The first 250 subscribers receive a $25 gift certificate to Catch 35 restaurant, a $25 gift certificate to the Walnut Room at Macy's
restaurant, and a
certificate for 25% off the best available rate at The Silversmith Hotel & Suites.
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Luna Negra Dance Theater Presents
Ciclos
Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 at 8:00pm
Harris Theater
205 E. Randolph Dr., in Millennium Park
Call 312-334-7777 or visit www.harristheaterchicago.org
$5 off to Silk Road Theatre Project patrons.
Please mention code SILK.
Luna Negra Dance Theater celebrates the opening of its 10th Anniversary with spectacular contemporary Latino dance! Join us for an exhilarating
evening of movement and stories revealing the essence of human conflict.
The program features the Chicago Premiere of There is a Time, a masterwork by José Limón, one of the most prominent American choreographers
(of Latino origin) in modern dance; the World Premiere of Deshár Alhát (Leave Sunday) with live music by Stefani Valadez, a ground-breaking
work by Eduardo Vilaro exploring the mesmerizing music of the Ladino tradition; and a new work by emerging Mexican choreographer Francisco Aviña
in collaboration with Stephanie Martinez.
 Follow the Silk Road to
the Only
Boutique Theatre in the Loop
Silk
Road Theatre
Project's performance
venue is a beautiful
and comfortable, fully-equipped, 99-seat flexible "brown box" theatre
in
Pierce Hall, located in The Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 West
Washington Street (corner of Washington & Clark), right in the heart of Chicago's burgeoning Loop theatre district.
VENUE
"An elegantly lit, marble-floored, brass-and-oak-trimmed theater
complex, compatible with the [building's] neo-French Gothic
Architecture."
--The Chicago Reader
PARKING
Only $6 for Silk Road patrons
 System Parking at 230 West
Washington Street, at the northeast corner of Washington and Franklin streets, just
three blocks west of the
theatre. Be sure to ask the box office attendant for a parking coupon.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Silk
Road Theatre Project is within one to three blocks of all major CTA
"el" and subway lines, and is accessible by several major bus routes.
For CTA information call 312-836-7000 or visit www.transitchicago.com.
The theatre is also accessible by city and suburban Metra Train lines. For Metra information call 312-322-6777 or visit www.metrarail.com.
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Support Our Neighborhood Sponsors
These sponsors provide generous support for Silk Road throughout the year. Please help us show our appreciation by patronizing these
outstanding businesses.
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Silk Road Theatre Project
at The Historic Chicago Temple Building
77 West Washington Street | Pierce Hall | Chicago, IL 60602
info@srtp.org | 312-857-1234 | www.srtp.org |
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September 9th
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