Theories of the Sun
by Kathleen Akerley
September 4 - October 3, 201o
Sideshow Theatre Company
Theater Wit
co-directed with Megan A. McGuane
scenic designer Eric Luchen
costume designer David Hyman
lighting designer Jordam Kardasz
sound designer Christopher M. LaPorte
"You always had a lovely laugh. Now off into the sky with you."
It’s 1963 and in a remote French hotel Barbara and Elizabeth Sweeny (an American mother and daughter) undergo some peculiar medical testing by a brilliant and eccentric doctor who specializes in unusual diseases. Accompanied by a young Tom Stoppard, a whiskey-fueled Tennessee Williams, and the mysterious scholar Mr. Asher, Elizabeth seeks to understand and cure her terrifying illness. Part mystery and part science fiction, this dazzling play's twists and turns will keep you guessing until the very end.
Press
"Classy and visually provocative... This is a play in touch with the power of beauty."
Chicago Tribune
"Shrewdly perfect, wonderfully quirky. Recommended!"
Chicago Sun-Times
★★★★
"Compassion and wit... a lovely and intriguing metaphysical mystery."
Time Out Chicago
"Demonstrates admirable skill."
Chicago Reader
"The best new work I've seen this year."
Chicago Critic
"Dazzling, hilarious, thought-provoking... You'll want to re-live it!"
Chicago Theater Beat
“The ensemble performs beautifully together... lovely and nuanced, funny as hell!"
Stead Style Chicago
"Among the most beautiful work I've seen in a storefront theatre in a long time."
Chicago Theatre Addict
"I was hooked from the beginning!"
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