Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Vincent Lacey wants you to touch the hunch!


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Vinny Lacey as Hunchfront!

Closing Weekend!

Call 866-593-4614 for reservations!
This weekend's performances are almost sold out.

Don't wait!

Friday April 1st
Saturday March 2nd

All shows are 10pm BYOB!

4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite b-1

Call 866-593-4614 for reservations!

Warwick Johnson is a Mammal!


Warwick Johnson as Agent Fido in Seven Snakes

Warwick Johnson is one of the newest company members to the Mammals!Warwick has assistant directed and wrote for the Dream Journal of Dr. Jekyll. He also has appeared previously as Agent Fido in Seven Snakes. His short play "Architecture" was in American Theater Center's Big Shoulder's Fest, and "The Nearness of You" was in the most recent Art of Adaptation Fest at City Lit Theory. His full-length play "Genius" had a stage reading with BoHo Theater.

Don't forget to come check out his behind the scenes work in DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL before it closes this weekend!

Fri and Sat 10pm

Call 866-593-4614 for info and reservations! Tickets are going fast!

Friday, March 25, 2011

Justin Warren has a long tongue!


Justin Warren as Utterson
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Only 4 more chances to see Justin Warren's long tongue!

Call 866-593-4614 for reservations!
This weekend's performances are almost sold out.

Don't wait!

Friday March 25th
Saturday March 26th
Friday April 1st
Saturday March 2nd

All shows are 10pm BYOB!

4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite b-1

Call 866-593-4614 for reservations!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Erin Orr is a Mammal!


Erin Orr as the Daughter in SEVEN SNAKES voted one of the top ten fringe theater productions by the Chicago Tribune!!!

Erin Orr is one of the new company members of the Mammals and she could not be happier. Some other companies she has been fortunate enough to work on multiple projects are Right Brain Project, The Factory, and WNEP Theater. She has also been seen with InFusion Theater, Per Diem, Point of Contention Theater, Speaking Ring Theater, Silent Theater and Bootstraps Comedy Theater. Originally from Texas, Erin spent time as an acting intern at Milwaukee Repertory Theater before making her move to the Windy City.

Next Up For Erin and the Mammals? She'll be playing the character of Birdy in

PUT MY ______ IN YOUR _____.

Eve decides when it is ok to touch!!!


Sarah Scanlon as Eve
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Only 4 chances left to see THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL!!!
All remaining performances are over half sold! Limited seating! Call now for reservations!

Call 866-593-4614


Friday March 25th
Saturday March 26th
Friday April 1st
Saturday March 2nd

All shows are 10pm BYOB!

4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite b-1

Call 866-593-4614 for reservations!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Meet the Authors - Randall Colburn



Randall Colburn’s plays have been produced or developed at such theaters as the Alliance, the Public, Victory Gardens, CityLit, InFusion, Brain Surgeon Theater, Stage Left, and The Right Brain Project, who dedicated their 2010 season to his work. He is the recipient of a 2010 Individual Artist Grant from the Illinois Arts Council, as well as playwriting fellowships from Dad’s Garage Theatre and the Eugene O’Neill Playwrights Conference. He has been commissioned by Writers’ Theatre and InFusion Theatre and is an artistic associate with Brain Surgeon Theater. This spring he will premiere his play Verse Chorus Verse with Tympanic Theatre Company after developing the play at the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs’ Incubator Series. He is a resident playwright at Chicago Dramatists, and was recently named by the Chicago Reader as “One to Watch.”

The Mammals Theatre Company presents
THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL

written collaboratively by
Jason Adams, Scott Barsotti, Randall Colburn, Bob Fisher, Reina Hardy,
Warwick Johnson and Jeremy Menekseoglu.

directed by Bob Fisher

Cast: Jason Adams, Scott Barsotti, Anne Marie Boyer, Ashlee Edgemon, Gabe Garza, Vincent Lacey, Erin Myers, Sarah Scanlon, Skyler
Schrempp, Justin Warren. Also, Lindsey Dorcus.

Asst Director: Warwick Johnson
Set Design: John Ross Wilson
Costume and Make Up Design: Heidi Jade Warriner

Only 4 shows left! Call for reservations 866-593-4614!

Friday March 25th
Saturday March 26th
Friday April 1st
Saturday April 2nd

All performances are at 10pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

The Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny through the genres of science fiction, horror, and phantasmagoria.

(866) 593-4614 * email: themammals@gmail.com

Jason Adams bids his minions to rise!!!!


Jason Adams as Professor Oliver Mastodon Peale!
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Only 4 chances left to see THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL!!!

Friday March 25th
Saturday March 26th
Friday April 1st
Saturday March 2nd

All shows are 10pm BYOB!

4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite b-1

Call 866-593-4614 for reservations!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Meet the Cast - Vinny Lacey



Vincent Lacey plays H.F. in The Dream Journal of Doctor Jekyll. Vinny knows all the ugly things are also the funniest. This is his third production with the Mammals. He is Associate Producer of the Chicago Fringe Festival and thus a purveyor of all that is weird and homegrown in Chicago and beyond.

The Mammals Theatre Company presents
THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL

Only 4 shows left!!! Call 866-593-4614 for reservations!!!

Friday March 25th
Saturday March 26th
Friday April 1st
Saturday April 2nd

written collaboratively by
Jason Adams, Scott Barsotti, Randall Colburn, Bob Fisher, Reina Hardy,
Warwick Johnson and Jeremy Menekseoglu.

directed by Bob Fisher

Cast: Jason Adams, Scott Barsotti, Anne Marie Boyer, Ashlee Edgemon, Gabe Garza, Vincent Lacey, Erin Myers, Sarah Scanlon, Skyler
Schrempp, Justin Warren. Also, Lindsey Dorcus.

Asst Director: Warwick Johnson
Set Design: John Ross Wilson
Costume and Make Up Design: Heidi Jade Warriner

All performances are at 10pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

The Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny through the genres of science fiction,
horror, and phantasmagoria.


(866) 593-4614 * email: themammals@gmail.com

Justin Warren says "Confess Beatnik!!!" - DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL!


Justin Warren as Utterson
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More digital trading cards! Collect them all!
Surrender
Scott Barsotti and Gabe Garza - Madness!
A Scream To End All Screams!

Skyler Schrempp as The Mother
The Twins!!!
Hyde needs a volunteer!
Gabe Garza plays a guessing game!

Get your reservations now. We have limited seating! Only 4 shows left! Call 866-593-4614!

The Mammals Theatre Company presents
THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL

Fridays and Saturdays thru April 2nd
All performances are at 10pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

The Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny through the genres of science fiction,
horror, and phantasmagoria.

(866) 593-4614 * email: themammals@gmail.com

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Surrender to Erin Myers in THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL


Erin Myers as Hydest
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More digital trading cards! Collect them all!
Scott Barsotti and Gabe Garza - Madness!
A Scream To End All Screams!

Skyler Schrempp as The Mother
The Twins!!!
Hyde needs a volunteer!
Gabe Garza plays a guessing game!

Get your reservations now. We have limited seating! Call 866-593-4614!

The Mammals Theatre Company presents
THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL

Now thru April 2nd
All performances are at 10pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

The Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny through the genres of science fiction,
horror, and phantasmagoria.


(866) 593-4614 * email: themammals@gmail.com

Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Dream Journal Digital Trading Cards! - Alice Jekyll


Skyler Schrempp as Alice Jekyll the Mother
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More digital trading cards - collect them all!
The Twins!!!
Hyde needs a volunteer!
Gabe Garza plays a guessing game!

The Mammals Theatre Company presents
THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

Friday March 11th
Saturday March 12th

Just Added - Industry Night March 14th Monday at 8pm!!!!

Friday March 18th
Saturday March 19th
Friday March 25th
Saturday March 26th
Friday April 1st
Saturday April 2nd

All performances are at 10pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

The Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny through the genres of science fiction,
horror, and phantasmagoria.

(866) 593-4614 * email: themammals@gmail.com

COME JOIN THE CREW FOR ALL GIRL MOBY DICK!



The Mammals are looking specifically for female writers/artists who are interested in our Winter production, ALL GIRL MOBY DICK. Please send inquiries, writing samples, resumes, questions etc to themammals@gmail.com.

The Mammals are seeking writers/artists interested in collaborating in our Winter production - ALL GIRL MOBY DICK!

Great Postive Press from Timeout Chicago for THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL

TIMEOUT CHICAGO SAYS "SPOT ON...ENGROSSING...GROTESQUE...HILAROIUS"


Collaboratively penned by the Mammals’ committee of writers yet surprisingly cohesive, Jekyll is a grotesque, hilarious play-within-a-play. Professor Oliver Mastodon Peale is in possession of the authentic journal of Dr. Henry Jekyll. With the help of his faithful servant Hunch Front (yes, the opposite of a hunchback), Peale presents the contents of this tortured tome via a team of hypnotized somnambulists, used, we’re told, because their zombie-like state renders a performance superior to that of mere actors... Their quest involves love found and lost, blood rituals, demon possession, and a fair number of cunnilingus and rape jokes... the audacity of the jokes, the beautiful Victorian costumes and set, and the spot-on performances make for an engrossing night.

Full Review


The Mammals Theatre Company presents
THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

Friday March 11th
Saturday March 12th

Just Added - Industry Night March 14th Monday at 8pm!!!!

Friday March 18th
Saturday March 19th
Friday March 25th
Saturday March 26th
Friday April 1st
Saturday April 2nd

All performances are at 10pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

The Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny through the genres of science fiction,
horror, and phantasmagoria.

(866) 593-4614 * email: themammals@gmail.com

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Another Review from Chicago Theatre Stalwart, Joe Janes!!!

Joe Janes - "This is Chicago Fringe Theater at its best"

"The acting is topnotch led by the triumvirate of Scott Barsotti, Gabe Garza and Skyler Schrempp as Jekyll, Hyde and Jekyll's mother, respectively. The production is a little steampunk, a little sideshow, a little horror. There's also more women in this Mammals show than any other I have seen and they are strong, memorable characters, especially Jekyll's mother, Alice and Jekyll's love interest, Eve (Sarah Scanlon). There is also music performed live by the actors and it is both beautiful and haunting... The Professor has a lovely, riveting monologue near the end of the show.

Full Review


Get your reservations now. We have limited seating! Call 866-593-4614!

The Mammals Theatre Company presents
THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL

written collaboratively by
Jason Adams, Scott Barsotti, Randall Colburn, Bob Fisher, Reina Hardy,
Warwick Johnson and Jeremy Menekseoglu.

directed by Bob Fisher

Cast: Jason Adams, Scott Barsotti, Anne Marie Boyer, Ashlee Edgemon, Gabe Garza, Vincent Lacey, Erin Myers, Sarah Scanlon, Skyler
Schrempp, Justin Warren. Also, Lindsey Dorcus.

Asst Director: Warwick Johnson
Set Design: John Ross Wilson
Costume and Make Up Design: Heidi Jade Warriner

Now thru April 2nd

All performances are at 10pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

The Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny through the genres of science fiction,
horror, and phantasmagoria.


(866) 593-4614 * email: themammals@gmail.com

Chicago Reader Highly Recommends - THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL

Highly Recommended - Chicago Reader

"The script's seven credited writers come up with some funny and affecting stuff, such as Dr. Jekyll's brotherly relationship with his all-id alter ego, Mr. Hyde, and a series of scenes imagining Jekyll with a girlfriend...Bob Fisher's inventively grotesque staging boasts gripping, ghoulish performances, unsettling live flute and violin music, and John Ross Wilson's fantastically lurid chamber-of-horrors set."

Full Review


Get your reservations now. We have limited seating! Call 866-593-4614!

The Mammals Theatre Company presents
THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL

written collaboratively by
Jason Adams, Scott Barsotti, Randall Colburn, Bob Fisher, Reina Hardy,
Warwick Johnson and Jeremy Menekseoglu.

directed by Bob Fisher

Cast: Jason Adams, Scott Barsotti, Anne Marie Boyer, Ashlee Edgemon, Gabe Garza, Vincent Lacey, Erin Myers, Sarah Scanlon, Skyler
Schrempp, Justin Warren. Also, Lindsey Dorcus.

Asst Director: Warwick Johnson
Set Design: John Ross Wilson
Costume and Make Up Design: Heidi Jade Warriner

Now thru April 2nd

All performances are at 10pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

The Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny through the genres of science fiction,
horror, and phantasmagoria.


(866) 593-4614 * email: themammals@gmail.com

Monday, March 07, 2011

New City Recommends - THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL!

NEW CITY - RECOMMENDED!

"Scott Barsotti embodies the refined but bloodless Jekyll; Gabe Garza scores as perverted frat-boy Hyde. The usually testosterone-infused Mammals environment makes room for some terrific female performances; Skyler Schrempp as Jekyll’s mad-dog genius mother and Sarah Scanlon as his take-no-crap lover display enviable acting and musical chops.

John Ross Wilson’s ornate rag-and-bone shop set makes great use of the deep, narrow space; Heidi Jade Warriner’s Victorian shabby chic costumes give the show its ragged, dreamy sparkle. "

Full Review


Get your reservations now. We have limited seating! Call 866-593-4614!

The Mammals Theatre Company presents
THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL

written collaboratively by
Jason Adams, Scott Barsotti, Randall Colburn, Bob Fisher, Reina Hardy,
Warwick Johnson and Jeremy Menekseoglu.

directed by Bob Fisher

Cast: Jason Adams, Scott Barsotti, Anne Marie Boyer, Ashlee Edgemon, Gabe Garza, Vincent Lacey, Erin Myers, Sarah Scanlon, Skyler
Schrempp, Justin Warren. Also, Lindsey Dorcus.

Asst Director: Warwick Johnson
Set Design: John Ross Wilson
Costume and Make Up Design: Heidi Jade Warriner

Performance Dates are as follows

Saturday March 5th
Friday March 11th
Saturday March 12th
Friday March 18th
Saturday March 19th
Friday March 25th
Saturday March 26th
Friday April 1st
Saturday April 2nd

All performances are at 10pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

The Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny through the genres of science fiction,
horror, and phantasmagoria.


(866) 593-4614 * email: themammals@gmail.com

Thursday, March 03, 2011

Meet the Cast - Gabe Garza



Gabe Garza has been performing in Chicago for ten years. He is very pleased to be working with such a talented cast and crew. Gabe has been a number of Mammal shows including Devils Don't Forget, The Meatlocker, and now The Dream Journal of Doctor Jekyll.

The Mammals Theatre Company presents
THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL

written collaboratively by
Jason Adams, Scott Barsotti, Randall Colburn, Bob Fisher, Reina Hardy,
Warwick Johnson and Jeremy Menekseoglu.

directed by Bob Fisher

Cast: Jason Adams, Scott Barsotti, Anne Marie Boyer, Ashlee Edgemon, Gabe Garza, Vincent Lacey, Erin Myers, Sarah Scanlon, Skyler
Schrempp, Justin Warren. Also, Lindsey Dorcus.

Asst Director: Warwick Johnson
Set Design: John Ross Wilson
Costume and Make Up Design: Heidi Jade Warriner

Performance Dates are as follows

Saturday March 5th
Friday March 11th
Saturday March 12th
Friday March 18th
Saturday March 19th
Friday March 25th
Saturday March 26th
Friday April 1st
Saturday April 2nd

All performances are at 10pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

The Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny through the genres of science fiction,
horror, and phantasmagoria.


(866) 593-4614 * email: themammals@gmail.com

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Meet the Crew - Heidi J. Warriner


Heidi J. Warriner is a Costume Design alum from the University of West Florida. She is excited to return from Seven Snakes to costume another Mammals original - the thrill of working on something no one has ever seen before is what makes collaborating with The Mammals so special.

"A huge THANK YOU to Chris, Ashley, Jason, Tito, Noel, and Riso for putting up with me even when I'm bat-shit crazy - and special thanks to my family for always supporting my passion for creating art. I love you all!"

The Mammals Theatre Company presents
THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL

written collaboratively by
Jason Adams, Scott Barsotti, Randall Colburn, Bob Fisher, Reina Hardy,
Warwick Johnson and Jeremy Menekseoglu.

directed by Bob Fisher

Cast: Jason Adams, Scott Barsotti, Anne Marie Boyer, Ashlee Edgemon, Gabe Garza, Vincent Lacey, Erin Myers, Sarah Scanlon, Skyler
Schrempp, Justin Warren. Also, Lindsey Dorcus.

Asst Director: Warwick Johnson
Set Design: John Ross Wilson
Costume and Make Up Design: Heidi Jade Warriner

Performance Dates are as follows

Saturday March 5th
Friday March 11th
Saturday March 12th
Friday March 18th
Saturday March 19th
Friday March 25th
Saturday March 26th
Friday April 1st
Saturday April 2nd

All performances are at 10pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

The Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny through the genres of science fiction,
horror, and phantasmagoria.


(866) 593-4614 * email: themammals@gmail.com

Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Meet the Cast - Erin Myers


Most recently, Erin played one of the lady vampires of WildClaw Theatre’s
Carmilla. Previous recent work includes The Factory Theater’s The League of Awesome,
The Untimely Death of Adolf Hitler in Collaboraction’s Sketchbook X, and Stage Door
with Griffin Theatre Co. Over the past few years, Erin has also been lucky and proud to
work with A Crew of Patches, Lifeline, The Hypocrites, City Lit and Signal Ensemble.

Meet more of the team!
Skyler Schrempp
Scott Barsotti
Warwick Johnson
Ashlee Edgemon
Anne Marie Boyer
Jason Adams
Reina Hardy
Sarah Scanlon
Justin Warren

The Mammals Theatre Company presents
THE DREAM JOURNAL OF DOCTOR JEKYLL

written collaboratively by
Jason Adams, Scott Barsotti, Randall Colburn, Bob Fisher, Reina Hardy,
Warwick Johnson and Jeremy Menekseoglu.

directed by Bob Fisher

Cast: Jason Adams, Scott Barsotti, Anne Marie Boyer, Ashlee Edgemon, Gabe Garza, Vincent Lacey, Erin Myers, Sarah Scanlon, Skyler
Schrempp, Justin Warren. Also, Lindsey Dorcus.

Asst Director: Warwick Johnson
Set Design: John Ross Wilson
Costume and Make Up Design: Heidi Jade Warriner

Performance Dates are as follows

Saturday March 5th
Friday March 11th
Saturday March 12th
Friday March 18th
Saturday March 19th
Friday March 25th
Saturday March 26th
Friday April 1st
Saturday April 2nd

All performances are at 10pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

The Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny through the genres of science fiction,
horror, and phantasmagoria.


(866) 593-4614 * email: themammals@gmail.com