Name: Villette
Start: 2023-02-08T19:30:00-06:00
End: 2023-02-08T21:30:00-06:00
Location: Water Tower Water Works

Villette

February 8 - April 2, 2023

Written and Adapted by Artistic Associate Sara Gmitter
From the novel by Charlotte Brontë

Charlotte Brontë’s undiscovered gem, Villette, offers a hero unlike any you’ve encountered before.

Suddenly without family, friends, or funds, Lucy travels alone to an unfamiliar land, determined to carve a path for herself. An eclectic carousel of characters (and one mysterious ghost!) soon draws Lucy into a complicated maze of multiple doorways leading towards fulfillment or peril – which door should she choose?

From the author of the captivating classic Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë’s Villette finds brash, honest life in this adaptation by Lookingglass Artistic Associate Sara Gmitter (In the Garden) and directed by Lookingglass Ensemble Member Tracy Walsh (The Old Curiosity Shop).

A powerhouse cast! Sumptuous visuals and a skilled, charismatic ensemble.”

– Chicago Sun-Times

Reader Recommended! With a stellar cast, beautiful scenic design by Yu Shibagaki, and rich costume design by Mara Blumenfeld, the joy of this story unfolds with the same understated grace of Lucy Snowe herself as she boldly navigates her own existence.”

– Chicago Reader

The cast are all vibrant performers and Brontë fans will find plenty here to intrigue them. It’s inestimably cheering to see Water Tower Water Works alive again with fresh creativity.”

– Chicago Tribune

A charming World Premiere!”

– Third Coast Review

Recommended! Anyone who likes comical romances and a dose of gothic mystery should enjoy this play.”

– Picture This Post

ARTISTS

Playwright

Director

Scenic Design

Lighting Design

Co-Sound Design

Co-Sound Design

Costume Design

FEATURING

DEBO BALOGUN

Paul Emanuel

MI KANG

Lucy Snowe

HELEN JOO LEE

Madame Beck

RONALD ROMÁN-MELÉNDEZ

John Graham Bretton

RENÉE LOCKETT

Mrs. Bretton

MO SHIPLEY

Ginevra Fanshawe

LOOKINGGLASS ARTISTS

Lookingglass is an ensemble based company, with a dedicated group of artists composing its roster of Ensemble Members, Artistic Associates, and Teaching Artists.

MATTHEW C. YEE

VILLETTE PARTNERS

Women and Children First

Women and Children First is a woman owned local bookstore in the heart of Andersonville. Since 1979, they have celebrated and amplified underrepresented voices. For more info, visit womenandchildrenfirst.com

February 8 - April 2, 2023

February 8 – April 2, 2023

Written by Artistic Associate Sara Gmitter
Directed by Ensemble Member Tracy Walsh
Adapted from the novel by Charlotte Brontë

VENUE

Water Tower Water Works
821 N Michigan Ave

RUN TIME

2 hours, 15 minutes with intermission

ACCESSIBILITY

Audio Described: March 12

Masks/Facial Coverings will be required on Tuesday matinee and evening performances.

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Villette

February 8 - April 2, 2023

A powerhouse cast! Sumptuous visuals and a skilled, charismatic ensemble.”

Reader Recommended! With a stellar cast, beautiful scenic design by Yu Shibagaki, and rich costume design by Mara Blumenfeld, the joy of this story unfolds with the same understated grace of Lucy Snowe herself as she boldly navigates her own existence.”

The cast are all vibrant performers and Brontë fans will find plenty here to intrigue them. It’s inestimably cheering to see Water Tower Water Works alive again with fresh creativity.”

A charming World Premiere!”

Recommended! Anyone who likes comical romances and a dose of gothic mystery should enjoy this play.”

ARTISTS

FEATURING

LOOKINGGLASS ARTISTS

VILLETTE PARTNERS

February 8 - April 2, 2023

VENUE

RUN TIME

ACCESSIBILITY

BOOK A GROUP

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