Western Springs Theater To Feature Mystery

Western Springs IL

15 January, 2020

8:50 AM

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WESTERN SPRINGS, IL — The Theatre of Western Springs will present the second Forum play of its 91st season, "On Clover Road," by Steven Dietz and directed by Jeff Award-winning director Michael Menendian of Chicago. It runs Feb. 6-16 at the theater, 4384 Hampton Ave. It includes mature subject matter. "On Clover Road" is a mystery. In the plot, a mother meets a cult deprogrammer at an abandoned motel believing she will be reunited with her runaway daughter. Her daughter has been gone for more than four years, and the mother has all but given up hope. "'On Clover Road' is a roller coaster of a thriller which draws me in with its challenge of keeping one step ahead of the audience until the big reveal at the end of the play, as all great thrillers should do," Menendian said in a news release. "The subject matter of dealing with a religious cult is something I find most intriguing. I hope and expect audiences will be on the edge of their seats from start to finish, constantly wondering exactly who is manipulating whom." Kerry Reid of the Chicago Tribune described the play as "an absorbing, stylish and sometimes insightful snapshot of how easy it is for charlatans to ensnare those who fall by the wayside as they seek a lonely road to freedom and self-knowledge." The play schedule: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Feb. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 152:30 p.m. Saturday and Sundays, Feb. 9, 15, 167:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9Tickets to "On Clover Road" are $22 to $24. Call the box office at 708-246-3380 or visit theatrewesternsprings.com. Groups of 15 or more receive discounts. Free parking is available. Cast: Jessica — Courtney Beresheim of BrookfieldAngela — Melody Jefferies of Oak ParkStine — Mark MacLean of Willow SpringsKate — Gina Palmer of LombardHarris — Guy Sullivan of RoselleCrew: Director — Michael Menendian of ChicagoStage manager — Sue Wisthuff of La GrangeAssistant stage manager — Stephanie Williams of BrookfieldBox office chair — Mary Ellen Schutt of WestmontCostume designers — Linda Cunningham of La Grange and Beth DiMarco of BrookfieldDramaturg – Harry Hultgren of Indian Head ParkFight director – Michele DiMaso of ChicagoHospitality chair — Joe Mills of WestchesterHouse management chair — Cassandra Johnson of WoodridgeLighting design — Mary Ellen Schutt of WestmontMake-up/hair designer — Patricia Huth of La Grange ParkPrograms — Ashley Kennedy of La Grange Park, Mark MacLean of Willow Springs and Rebecca Watson of WestchesterProduction chair — Mary Maureen Gentile of Western SpringsProps design — Mike Janke of Downers Grove and Renata Allelujka of Downers GrovePublicity chair — Ginny Richardson of Burr RidgeRaffle chairs – Renata Allelujka of Downers Grove and Tom Frohnapfel of Western SpringsSandwich Sunday rehearsal — Mary Kuhn of NapervilleSet construction — Jon Mills of Elk Grove VillageSet design — Rob Cramer of La Grange ParkSet dressing — Mary O'Dowd of Darien and Marilyn Weiher of BataviaSet painting — Stacy and Jason McCargo of Western SpringsSound design — Pat Politano of BrookfieldTechnical director — Kim Lartz of Wheaton