Death & Harry Houdini – Special Performance Near North Montessori

House Theatre of Chicago and Chopin Theatre

Critic’s Choice – “Riveting…highly polished and visually thrilling show…magic of the very highest order” – Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune 1/31/12

Highly Recommended – “..soars on Dennis Watkins’ brilliance as a genuine magician and fearless stuntman..ingeniously written and directed by Nathan Allen..” – Hedy Weiss, Chicago Suntimes 1/31/12

Critic’s Pick “high energy” – Kris Vire, TimeOut Chicago 2/1/12

All proceeds to Near North Montessori Scholarship Fund.

Tickets available at NNMS Development Office. Parking is the same as for NNM School

3/2/12 – 3/2/12

Critic’s Choice – “Riveting…highly polished and visually thrilling show…magic of the very highest order…Watkins is the real technical deal” – Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune 1/31/12

Highly Recommended – “..soars on Dennis Watkins’ brilliance as a genuine magician and fearless stuntman..ingeniously written and directed by Nathan Allen..quirky, high energy ensemble of actors, a fierce sense of play, the use of all sorts of hip visual and musical enhancements..” – Hedy Weiss, Chicago Suntimes 1/31/12

Critic’s Pick “high energy and lack of artifice in a loose, buzzy blend of traditional storytelling, music and spectacle.. a thrilling ride” – Kris Vire, TimeOut Chicago 2/1/12

Author

Nathan Allen

Director

Nathan Allen

Performers

Dennis Watkins, Shawn Pfautsch, Carolyn Defrin, Marika Mashburn, Johnny Arena, Abu Ansari, Trista Smith and Kevin Stangler

Production

Chris Matthews (Assistant Director); Tommy Rapley (Choregrapher); Collette Polalrd (Scenic Designer); Sallly Weiss (Assistant Scenic Designer); Jamie Lindemann (Scenic Supervisor); Lee Keenan (Costume Designer); Sarah Gilmore (Sound Engineer); Will Dean (Master Electrician); Amy Prindle (Costume Design Assistant); Mieka van der Ploeg (Costume Manager); Sharon Limpert (Wardrobe Supervisor); Angela M Campos (Props Master); Ben Wilhelm (Lighting Desinger); Clare Roche (Assistant Ligting Designer); Brett Schneider (Assistant Magic Designer): Kevin O’Donnell (Co-Sound Designer/Composer); Harrison Adams (Co-Sound Designer); Brian DesGranges (Stage Manager); Kate Guthrie (Assistant Stage Manager); Catherine Haremski (Video Production-HMS Media): Christie Wessling (Video Editor); and Joey Stone (Assisstant Choreographer)