Improv Playhouse Theater to stage 'The Last Supper Chronicles'

Posted March 22, 2022 11:00 pm

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Tyler Ankey of Crystal Lake portrays The Teacher in Improv Playhouse's production of "The Last Supper Chronicles." The inspirational story dramatizes the last hour of the Last Supper. Courtesy of Improv Playhouse

The Improv Playhouse will produce "The Last Supper Chronicles," following a pandemic hiatus of two years.

The inspirational story dramatizes the last hour of the Last Supper and will be directed by the theater's founder, David Brian Stuart. This will be the 12th year Improv Playhouse has produced this respectful, contemporary rendition of one of the pinnacle events in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.

"The Last Supper Chronicles" takes place during a Seder meal, which biblical scholars agree was the last earthly Passover led by Jesus.

The professional cast is comprised of a number of actors from previous productions (in different roles), as well as several who are new to the Improv Playhouse stable. A few of the actors, including Stuart, are members of the AFTRA/SAG acting unions.

The cast of 13 is as follows: Tyler Ankey, Crystal Lake, (The Teacher); Max Tourt, Wadsworth (Philip); Rahman Wilson, Highland Park (Thomas); Bob Dawson, Gurnee (Matthew); Merlin Hahn, Mundelein (James minor); George Elliot, Hainesville (Jude); Rhys Reed, Des Plaines (James major); Stephen Pickering, Fox River Grove (Andrew); Redelle Lawrence, McHenry (Simon the Zealot); Dave Retseck, Libertyville (Peter); Dan Plumhoff, Gurnee (John); Steven Plumhoff, Gurnee (Bartholomew); Romeo Soprepena, Waukegan (Judas). The assistant director is George Elliot.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14; Fridays, April 8 and 15; and Saturdays, April 9 and 16; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday April 10, at The Improv Playhouse Theater, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., in Libertyville. No performance on Easter Sunday.

Tickets in advance are $15 for adults and $7.50 for students. Tickets at the door are $20 adults and $10 students. Group rates are available.

For information and online ticket sales, call (847) 968-4529 or visit www.improvplayhouse.com.

The Improv Playhouse will once again produce "The Last Supper Chronicles," following a pandemic hiatus of two years. Courtesy of Improv Playhouse

Romeo Soprepena of Waukegan portrays Judas in the Improv Playhouse production of "The Last Supper Chronicles." Courtesy of Improv Playhouse

David Brian Stuart will direct "The Last Supper Chronicles," running in April at Improv Playhouse Theater, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Courtesy of Improv Playhouse

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