Wednesday, February 22, 2012

This is it! Closing Weekend for DEVILS DON'T FORGET

"Must See" says Centerstage

 Highly Recommended by the Chicago Reader Twice!

 3.5 Stars out of 4 Stars in Chicago Theater Beat

All it all ends this Friday and Saturday Feb 24th and 25th. The show must close on Feb 25th. We hope you'll come out and see this show before it is gone forever!

Here's the info

The Mammals Theatre Company presents
DEVILS DON'T FORGET

written and directed by Bob Fisher

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

“It's like Dario Argento putting flowers on the grave of Raymond Chandler” - Nick Green w/The Reader

DEVILS DON'T FORGET – An amnesiac tries desperately to not remember his past, convinced that he was an accessory to some unspeakable evil. But his amnesia provides no refuge when devils he had hoped to forget return to collect their due. Inspired by 50’s hardboiled noir as well as classic Grand Guignol, DEVILS DON'T FORGET is an atmospheric descent into a metropolis populated with Femme Fatales, Punch Drunk Gangsters, and Shadowy Figures seemingly supernatural. It is the story of a man who tries to escape a demonic global conspiracy using self induced amnesia.

Cast: Dennis Frymire, Sara Gorsky, Don Hall, Gabe Garza, Sarah Koerner, Annie Hogan, Erin Orr, and Justin Warren

Asst Director: Liz Chase
Costume & Prop Design : Ann Sonneville

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

Friday and Saturday Feb 24th and 25th

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

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614 or by emailing us at themammals@gmail.com



We are now publishing books! And each one has a coupon in the back for a free admission to a Mammals show! If you like what we do and want to support us, this is a perfect way! Click on button and you can purchase our first book, DEVILS DON'T FORGET the script!

Thank you Chicago for supporting us!
Support independent publishing: Buy this book on Lulu.

Friday, February 17, 2012

Only this weekend and next to catch DEVILS DON'T FORGET, one of our most highly recommended shows!

From the review by K.D. Hopkins

The Mammals continue to bring innovation to the Chicago theater scene. Theirs is a fresh take on expressionism, the absurd, and the psychosis that can ensue in the search for truth in a mendacious and dark society. 


Here's the link
http://chicagotheaterbeat.com/2012/01/15/review-devils-dont-forget-the-mammals/#review

The Mammals Theatre Company presents
DEVILS DON'T FORGET

written and directed by Bob Fisher
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

“It's like Dario Argento putting flowers on the grave of Raymond Chandler” - Nick Green w/The Reader

DEVILS DON'T FORGET – An amnesiac tries desperately to not remember his past, convinced that he was an accessory to some unspeakable evil. But his amnesia provides no refuge when devils he had hoped to forget return to collect their due. Inspired by 50’s hardboiled noir as well as classic Grand Guignol, DEVILS DON'T FORGET is an atmospheric descent into a metropolis populated with Femme Fatales, Punch Drunk Gangsters, and Shadowy Figures seemingly supernatural. It is the story of a man who tries to escape a demonic global conspiracy using self induced amnesia.

Cast: Dennis Frymire, Sara Gorsky, Don Hall, Gabe Garza, Sarah Koerner, Annie Hogan, Erin Orr, and Justin Warren

Asst Director: Liz Chase
Costume & Prop Design : Ann Sonneville

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

Friday and Saturday Feb 17th and 18th
Friday and Saturday Feb 24th and 25th

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

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614 or by emailing us at themammals@gmail.com

We are now publishing books! And each one has a coupon in the back for a free admission to a Mammals show! If you like what we do and want to support us, this is a perfect way! Click on button and you can purchase our first book, DEVILS DON'T FORGET the script!

Thank you Chicago for supporting us!
Support independent publishing: Buy this book on Lulu.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

A Note to you all - My Friends and Collaborators

Dear Friends, The Mammals are getting ready to close one chapter and open another one. If you haven't heard, we are moving into a new home at the end of the Month. The Zoo Studios down in the basement at 4001 N. Ravenswood Avenue is closing it's doors. We are moving up (literally) to a big beauty renovated space on the 2nd floor of the same building (the Mammals are evolving). This new space means that we'll still have the same location, but we'll have more space, more creative freedom, and a more luxurious and comfortable space to work in and to share our art in.

We've made a lot of great memories in the basement space. We are hoping you'll come and share this final great memory with us, DEVILS DON'T FORGET. This show is one I'm really proud of, and I love these performers (along with lots of love to those of you who helped us realize this play in previous incarnations)! We've got just 4 more shows before we close the production and before we close the basement doors forever.

Having had the privilege and the space to create and share my work with you all has been the most fulfilling thing in my life. It was a little less than 3 years ago that the Mammals moved into the Zoo Studios. Since then we've produced a half dozen shows, expanded the company to include multitudes of actors, writers, designers, and soon... directors as well.

We hope to see you in the old space with us once more before it all ends and the rebirth begins! If you can come out, please do. If you need a comp because times are tight, let me know. Don't get me wrong, we need your support financially (now more than ever since we are making this move), but that truly is eclipsed by my desire to share everything I have as an artist with you, my friends and collaborators!

Let me know if you are coming by to say farewell to the basement and/or if you want to catch us for a drink after the show!

Bob Fisher
Artistic Director
Chicago Mammals



We are now publishing books! And each one has a coupon in the back for a free admission to a Mammals show! If you like what we do and want to support us, this is a perfect way! Click on button and you can purchase our first book, DEVILS DON'T FORGET the script!

Thank you Chicago for supporting us!
Support independent publishing: Buy this book on Lulu.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Meet the Cast of DEVILS DON'T FORGET - Dennis Frymire

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photo by Austin Oie
photo edited by Bob Fisher

Dennis Frymire (Buster) is a Chicago Mammals company member, and played Buster in the previous 2009 production. He also got his creepy on in "Put My _____ In Your _______" and "Breed With Me". Some other recent credits: "All Childish Things" (Hubris Productions, Director), "Verse Chorus Verse" (Tympanic Theater, Mason Dwyer), and "Fifty Words" (Profiles Theatre, Understudy). Dennis can also be found telling true stories from his life at various storytelling and reading series around the city. Much thanks to Bob and the gang for making it so much fun to don the bloody bandages once again.


The Mammals Theatre Company presents
DEVILS DON'T FORGET

written and directed by Bob Fisher
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

“It's like Dario Argento putting flowers on the grave of Raymond Chandler” - Nick Green w/The Reader

DEVILS DON'T FORGET – An amnesiac tries desperately to not remember his past, convinced that he was an accessory to some unspeakable evil. But his amnesia provides no refuge when devils he had hoped to forget return to collect their due. Inspired by 50’s hardboiled noir as well as classic Grand Guignol, DEVILS DON'T FORGET is an atmospheric descent into a metropolis populated with Femme Fatales, Punch Drunk Gangsters, and Shadowy Figures seemingly supernatural. It is the story of a man who tries to escape a demonic global conspiracy using self induced amnesia.

Cast: Dennis Frymire, Sara Gorsky, Don Hall, Gabe Garza, Sarah Koerner, Annie Hogan, Erin Orr, and Justin Warren

Asst Director: Liz Chase
Costume & Prop Design : Ann Sonneville

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

Friday and Saturday Feb 17th and 18th
Friday and Saturday Feb 24th and 25th

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

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614 or by emailing us at themammals@gmail.com

Monday, February 13, 2012

Time is running out! Only 2 weekends left!

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photo by Austin Oie
post production by Bob Fisher

Check out Erin Orr and Justin Warren in DEVILS DON'T FORGET. Only 2 weekends left till our show closed! These are the last days of the Zoo Studios!

Come out for one last ride in the basement!

The Mammals Theatre Company presents
DEVILS DON'T FORGET

written and directed by Bob Fisher
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

“It's like Dario Argento putting flowers on the grave of Raymond Chandler” - Nick Green w/The Reader

DEVILS DON'T FORGET – An amnesiac tries desperately to not remember his past, convinced that he was an accessory to some unspeakable evil. But his amnesia provides no refuge when devils he had hoped to forget return to collect their due. Inspired by 50’s hardboiled noir as well as classic Grand Guignol, DEVILS DON'T FORGET is an atmospheric descent into a metropolis populated with Femme Fatales, Punch Drunk Gangsters, and Shadowy Figures seemingly supernatural. It is the story of a man who tries to escape a demonic global conspiracy using self induced amnesia.

Cast: Dennis Frymire, Sara Gorsky, Don Hall, Gabe Garza, Sarah Koerner, Annie Hogan, Erin Orr, and Justin Warren

Asst Director: Liz Chase
Costume & Prop Design : Ann Sonneville

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

Friday and Saturday Feb 17th and 18th
Friday and Saturday Feb 24th and 25th

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

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614 or by emailing us at themammals@gmail.com


click on image to enlarge We are now publishing books! And each one has a coupon in the back for a free admission to a Mammals show! If you like what we do and want to support us, this is a perfect way! Click on button and you can purchase our first book, DEVILS DON'T FORGET the script!

Thank you Chicago for supporting us!
Support independent publishing: Buy this book on Lulu.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Meet the Cast of DEVILS DON'T FORGET - Don Hall

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Don Hall is the Events Coordinator for Chicago Public Media and the Audience Services cat for NPR’s prolific game show “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!”  He produces, directs, acts and writes for a variety of Chicago Off-Loop Theater; the Founding Director of Chicago’s prolific WNEP Theater, and the third Monday of every month he is the host for The Moth at the Haymarket Pub and Brewery. Don is an Aquarius, an Agnostic, and an Asshole with a blog.


Here's the info on the show!

The Mammals Theatre Company presents

DEVILS DON'T FORGET

written and directed by Bob Fisher

“It's like Dario Argento putting flowers on the grave of Raymond Chandler” - Nick Green w/The Reader

DEVILS DON'T FORGET – An amnesiac tries desperately to not remember his past, convinced that he was an accessory to some unspeakable evil. But his amnesia provides no refuge when devils he had hoped to forget return to collect their due. Inspired by 50’s hardboiled noir as well as classic Grand Guignol, DEVILS DON'T FORGET is an atmospheric descent into a metropolis populated with Femme Fatales, Punch Drunk Gangsters, and Shadowy Figures seemingly supernatural. It is the story of a man who tries to escape a demonic global conspiracy using self induced amnesia.

Cast: Dennis Frymire, Sara Gorsky, Don Hall, Gabe Garza, Sarah Koerner, Annie Hogan, Erin Orr, and Justin Warren

Asst Director: Liz Chase
Costume & Prop Design : Ann Sonneville

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

Friday and Saturday Feb 10th and 11th
Friday and Saturday Feb 17th and 18th
Friday and Saturday Feb 24th and 25th

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

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614 or by emailing us at themammals@gmail.com

Annie Hogan gets steamy in DEVILS DON'T FORGET!


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photo by Austin Oie

Here's the info on the show!

The Mammals Theatre Company presents

DEVILS DON'T FORGET


written and directed by Bob Fisher

“It's like Dario Argento putting flowers on the grave of Raymond Chandler” - Nick Green w/The Reader

DEVILS DON'T FORGET – An amnesiac tries desperately to not remember his past, convinced that he was an accessory to some unspeakable evil. But his amnesia provides no refuge when devils he had hoped to forget return to collect their due. Inspired by 50’s hardboiled noir as well as classic Grand Guignol, DEVILS DON'T FORGET is an atmospheric descent into a metropolis populated with Femme Fatales, Punch Drunk Gangsters, and Shadowy Figures seemingly supernatural. It is the story of a man who tries to escape a demonic global conspiracy using self induced amnesia.

Cast: Dennis Frymire, Sara Gorsky, Don Hall, Gabe Garza, Sarah Koerner, Annie Hogan, Erin Orr, and Justin Warren

Asst Director: Liz Chase
Costume & Prop Design : Ann Sonneville

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

Friday and Saturday Feb 10th and 11th
Friday and Saturday Feb 17th and 18th
Friday and Saturday Feb 24th and 25th

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

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614 or by emailing us at themammals@gmail.com


We are now publishing books! And each one has a coupon in the back for a free admission to a Mammals show! If you like what we do and want to support us, this is a perfect way! Click on button and you can purchase our first book, DEVILS DON'T FORGET the script!

Thank you Chicago for supporting us!
Support independent publishing: Buy this book on Lulu.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Meet The Cast of DEVILS DON'T FORGET - Justin Warren

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Justin Warren is back for a second round with The Mammals! Playing his 4th consecutive monster/villain, Justin has come to terms with the fact that he will never play a funny role again. Unless, of course, someone writes a part for him of a wise-cracking monster... hint... hint. You might have seen him, but not recognized him (due to extensive make-up and/or mask) as The Moon in Oracle's "Blood Wedding", as Mr. Utterson in The Mammals' "The Dream Journal Of Dr. Jekyll", or as Blood Orange Jack in Tympanic's "Orange Orbs". Justin is survived by his lovely and supportive girlfriend, Sasha, who he is hoping to go on many adventures with in the near future.



Here's the info on the show!

The Mammals Theatre Company presents
DEVILS DON'T FORGET


written and directed by Bob Fisher

“It's like Dario Argento putting flowers on the grave of Raymond Chandler” - Nick Green w/The Reader

DEVILS DON'T FORGET – An amnesiac tries desperately to not remember his past, convinced that he was an accessory to some unspeakable evil. But his amnesia provides no refuge when devils he had hoped to forget return to collect their due. Inspired by 50’s hardboiled noir as well as classic Grand Guignol, DEVILS DON'T FORGET is an atmospheric descent into a metropolis populated with Femme Fatales, Punch Drunk Gangsters, and Shadowy Figures seemingly supernatural. It is the story of a man who tries to escape a demonic global conspiracy using self induced amnesia.

Cast: Dennis Frymire, Sara Gorsky, Don Hall, Gabe Garza, Sarah Koerner, Annie Hogan, Erin Orr, and Justin Warren

Asst Director: Liz Chase
Costume & Prop Design : Ann Sonneville

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

Friday and Saturday Feb 3rd & 4th
Friday and Saturday Feb 10th and 11th
Friday and Saturday Feb 17th and 18th
Friday and Saturday Feb 24th and 25th

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

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614 or by emailing us at themammals@gmail.com

Monday, February 06, 2012

Only 6 shows left... and Austin Oie is our hero!


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The Picture above was taken by Austin Oie. He is a friend of the Mammals and an amazing photographer. We'll be featuring some of work here in the next few days and weeks. If you need headshots or other photography work, check him out by clicking here!

By the way! We are down to our last 6 shows for DEVILS DON'T FORGET. This production has been highly recommended by the Reader, Chicago Theater Beat, and the Chicago Tribune! We must close the show on Feb 25th! This really is a dynamic singular experience. We hope you'll come out to see it.

Here's the info!

Here's the info on the show!

The Mammals Theatre Company presents

DEVILS DON'T FORGET

written and directed by Bob Fisher

“It's like Dario Argento putting flowers on the grave of Raymond Chandler” - Nick Green w/The Reader

DEVILS DON'T FORGET – An amnesiac tries desperately to not remember his past, convinced that he was an accessory to some unspeakable evil. But his amnesia provides no refuge when devils he had hoped to forget return to collect their due. Inspired by 50’s hardboiled noir as well as classic Grand Guignol, DEVILS DON'T FORGET is an atmospheric descent into a metropolis populated with Femme Fatales, Punch Drunk Gangsters, and Shadowy Figures seemingly supernatural. It is the story of a man who tries to escape a demonic global conspiracy using self induced amnesia.

Cast: Dennis Frymire, Sara Gorsky, Don Hall, Gabe Garza, Sarah Koerner, Annie Hogan, Erin Orr, and Justin Warren

Asst Director: Liz Chase
Costume & Prop Design : Ann Sonneville

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

Friday and Saturday Feb 10th and 11th
Friday and Saturday Feb 17th and 18th
Friday and Saturday Feb 24th and 25th

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

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614 or by emailing us at themammals@gmail.com



We are now publishing books! And each one has a coupon in the back for a free admission to a Mammals show! If you like what we do and want to support us, this is a perfect way! Click on button and you can purchase our first book, DEVILS DON'T FORGET the script!

Thank you Chicago for supporting us!
Support independent publishing: Buy this book on Lulu.

Friday, February 03, 2012

FREEZE FRAMES from DEVILS DON'T FORGET - ANNIE HOGAN as the ultimate femme fatale!

 
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Here's the info on the show!


The Mammals Theatre Company presents

DEVILS DON'T FORGET




written and directed by Bob Fisher



“It's like Dario Argento putting flowers on the grave of Raymond Chandler” - Nick Green w/The Reader



DEVILS DON'T FORGET – An amnesiac tries desperately to not remember his past, convinced that he was an accessory to some unspeakable evil. But his amnesia provides no refuge when devils he had hoped to forget return to collect their due. Inspired by 50’s hardboiled noir as well as classic Grand Guignol, DEVILS DON'T FORGET is an atmospheric descent into a metropolis populated with Femme Fatales, Punch Drunk Gangsters, and Shadowy Figures seemingly supernatural. It is the story of a man who tries to escape a demonic global conspiracy using self induced amnesia.



Cast: Dennis Frymire, Sara Gorsky, Don Hall, Gabe Garza, Sarah Koerner, Annie Hogan, Erin Orr, and Justin Warren



Asst Director: Liz Chase
Costume & Prop Design : Ann Sonneville



Remaining Performance Dates are as follows



Friday and Saturday Feb 3rd & 4th
Friday and Saturday Feb 10th and 11th
Friday and Saturday Feb 17th and 18th
Friday and Saturday Feb 24th and 25th



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



Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614 or by emailing us at themammals@gmail.com


We are now publishing books! And each one has a coupon in the back for a free admission to a Mammals show! If you like what we do and want to support us, this is a perfect way! Click on button and you can purchase our first book, DEVILS DON'T FORGET the script!

Thank you Chicago for supporting us!
Support independent publishing: Buy this book on Lulu.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Meet the Cast of DEVILS DON'T FORGET - Gabe Garza


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Gabe Garza just joined the Mammals ensemble as a company member. He has been in numerous Mammals productions over the past few years, including playing the role of Dumdum in the 2009 Production of Devils Don't Forget.

Here's the info on the show!

The Mammals Theatre Company presents


DEVILS DON'T FORGET


written and directed by Bob Fisher

“It's like Dario Argento putting flowers on the grave of Raymond Chandler” - Nick Green w/The Reader

DEVILS DON'T FORGET – An amnesiac tries desperately to not remember his past, convinced that he was an accessory to some unspeakable evil. But his amnesia provides no refuge when devils he had hoped to forget return to collect their due. Inspired by 50’s hardboiled noir as well as classic Grand Guignol, DEVILS DON'T FORGET is an atmospheric descent into a metropolis populated with Femme Fatales, Punch Drunk Gangsters, and Shadowy Figures seemingly supernatural. It is the story of a man who tries to escape a demonic global conspiracy using self induced amnesia.

Cast: Dennis Frymire, Sara Gorsky, Don Hall, Gabe Garza, Sarah Koerner, Annie Hogan, Erin Orr, and Justin Warren

Asst Director: Liz Chase
Costume & Prop Design : Ann Sonneville

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

Friday and Saturday Feb 3rd & 4th
Friday and Saturday Feb 10th and 11th
Friday and Saturday Feb 17th and 18th
Friday and Saturday Feb 24th and 25th

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

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614 or by emailing us at themammals@gmail.com