Theatre L’Acadie presents an intimate story of survival with the Chicago Premiere of Rising Water by John Biguenet on the 20 year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Directed by Erin Sheets
January 28th – February 22nd
Facility Theatre (1138 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA)
Synopsis: A New Orleans couple awakens in the middle of the night to find their house filling with water. Seeking refuge in their attic, they grapple with the rising water and the life they have lived together. Caught between an attic of memories and a rooftop that reveals a sea of sunken houses and wailing sirens, the man and woman wait for rescue.
A perfect storm of artists brings this production to life including direction by New Orleans native Erin Sheets*, assistant direction by Kendall Phillips, stage management by Charlie Levinson, intimacy director / cultural consultant Chels Morgan, costume design by Laura Rojas*, dramaturgy by Melody Conteras, lighting design by Josiah Croegaert, props design by Al Joritz*, sound design by Stefan Roseen, scenic design by Brandii Champagne*, dialogue coach Barry Irving, production management by Kevin Blair*, and Marketing by Benjamin Mills*.
*denotes Theatre L’Acadie Company Member
CAST:
SUGAR – Jelani Julyus
CAMILLE – Kristin Thomas
SUGAR U/S – Jamaque Newberry
CAMILLE U/S – Justice Ford (Performing February 11)