Improv Playhouse Theater to present 'The Gathering'

Posted April 08, 2019 11:00 pm

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The 2019 cast of "The Gathering" at Improv Playhouse Theater in Libertyville. The play presents a contemporary adaptation of the Last Supper. Courtesy of Improv Playhouse Theater

Improv Playhouse Theater to present annual production of 'The Gathering'

For the 11th year, Improv Playhouse will produce "The Gathering," a contemporary adaptation of the last hour of the Last Supper, created by the late-Improv/Shakespeare icons Josephine Raciti and Rolf Forsberg and adapted, revised and directed by Improv Playhouse's David Brian Stuart.

This respectful, contemporary rendition of one of the pinnacle events in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ takes place during a Seder meal, which biblical scholars agree was the last earthly Passover led by Jesus.

The professional cast includes a number of actors from the 2018 production (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 of Crystal Lake as The Teacher; D. Reed Porter of Crystal Lake as Philip; J.T. Brunson of Kenosha, Wisconsin, as Thomas; Bob Dawson of Gurnee as Matthew; Merlin Hahn of Mundelein as James Minor; George Elliot of Hainesville as Jude; Rhys Reed of Des Plaines as James Major; Michael Scott Blackman of Lakemoor as Andrew; Redelle Lawrence of McHenry as Simon the Zealot; Dale Leigh of Elgin as Peter; Dan Plumhoff of Gurnee as John; Steven Plumhoff of Gurnee as Bartholomew; and Romeo Sobrepena of Waukegan as Judas. The Assistant Director is George Elliot

Performances are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, and 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 18-20, at the Improv Playhouse Theater, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., in Libertyville.

Tickets purchased in advance are $15 for adults; $10 for military and seniors ages 65 and older; and $5 for students. Tickets at the door are $20 for adults; $15 for seniors; and $5 for students. Group rates are available. There will not be a performance on Easter Sunday.

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

Tyler Ankney of Crystal Lake as The Teacher in Improv Playhouse Theater's production of "The Gathering." Courtesy of Improv Playhouse Theater

Romeo Sobrepena of Waukegan plays Judas in Improv Playhouse's production of "The Gathering." Courtesy of Improv Playhouse Theater

Improv Playhouse has been performing "The Gathering" for 11 years, each year featuring performers from the previous year in different roles, as well as a few new faces. Courtesy of Improv Playhouse Theater

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