Photos: "Gorgeous," A Raven Theatre and Rivendell Theatre Ensemble World Premiere Co-Production

Running May 7 - June 7, 2025

CHICAGO, Illinois (May 7, 2025) – Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company and Rivendell Theatre Ensemble released new images of the World Premiere of Keiko Green’s GORGEOUS, directed by Kirsten Fitzgerald. The show runs May 7 - June 7, 2025, on Raven Theatre’s stage at 6157 N. Clark St. Tickets ($45, $30 previews) available at www.raventheatre.com. 

Photo credit: Michael Brosilow

Jenny has a simple life; she takes care of the elderly and shows dogs professionally. When her just-a-little-bit-older boyfriend Bill dies suddenly, all Jenny wants is to get rid of his stuff and continue to show his champion Bulldog, GORGEOUS. Enter Bernie, a tornado of a woman. Amid the boxes of things that made up Bill’s life, Jenny and Bernie must find a way forward for themselves and the dog.

FACT SHEET:

GORGEOUS

Title: GORGEOUS

Written By: Keiko Green

Directed By: Kirsten Fitzgerald

Cast: Stephanie Shum (Jenny) and Tara Mallen* (Bernie)

Co-Produced by: Raven Theatre Company and Rivendell Theatre Ensemble

Production Team: Keiko Green (Playwright); Kirsten Fitzgerald (Director); Mara Ishihara Zinky (Scenic Designer); Maegan Pate (Costumes Designer); Seojung Jang (Lighting Designer); Connor Wang^ (Sound Designer);  Paloma Locsin (Props Designer); Catherine Miller (Raven Casting Director); Glenn Obrero (Rivendell Casting Director); Ruby Lowe (Master Electrician); Lucy Whipp (Production Manager); Caroline Uy (Dramaturg); JC Widman*(Stage Manager); Theo Wampuszyc (Asst. Stage Manager);

* Member of Actors Equity Association

^ Member of USA 829, a labor and professional association of Designers, Artists, Craftspeople, and Department Coordinators.

Dates: May 7 - June 7, 2025 (Previews May 1 - 4, 2025)

Schedule: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.

Running Time: approximately 90 minutes with no intermission

Location: Raven Theatre (6157 N. Clark St.)

Tickets: General Admission: $45; Previews $30. Discounts for students, seniors, military, and groups of 6 or more, are available. 

Box Office: www.raventheatre.com 

Images: available for download at this link.

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Images available for download at this link.

ABOUT RAVEN THEATRE COMPANY:

Raven Theatre tells stories of today and the past that connect us to our cultural landscape. Through its plays, as well as its educational programming, Raven is committed to serving our communities’ needs through the arts. Raven Theatre Company is funded in part by The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, JCCC Foundation, Paul M. Angell Foundation, Polk Bros Foundation, S&C Electric Company Fund, and The Shubert Foundation. This project is partially supported by a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. This programming is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. For more information visit www.raventheatre.com. 

ABOUT RIVENDELL THEATRE ENSEMBLE:

Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE) continues to make a tangible difference in the world by giving voice to women through artistic recognition of their lives, by developing new works that center women's stories and producing those plays along with the support of an award-winning ensemble of artists. Since its inception in 1994, Rivendell has become recognized as a national force in new play development and as a home for women theatre artists, engaging over 200 artists and 3,000+ audience members each year through its mainstage season, new work development, and community engagement programs. 

For more information about Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, visit http://rivendelltheatre.org. Follow Rivendell on Facebook at Facebook.com/rivendelltheatre and on Instagram at @rivendelltheatre.

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble is supported by generous grants from: SIF Fund at The Chicago Community Trust; TERRA Foundation for American Art, Paul M. Angell Family Foundation; Shubert Foundation; Illinois Arts Council Agency; The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation; Sarah and the 2 C Dogs and Amazing Edibles.