The James Downing Theatre

The Reviews Are In - THE SUNSHINE BOYS Shines!

Read the Review by K.D. Hopkins at Chicago Theater Blog!

To Make Reservations for THE SUNSHINE BOYS

Tickets can be purchased online at Brown Paper Tickets, 

or reserved by calling 224-725-3696 or E-Mailing jamesdowningtheatre@gmail.com.

On the voice-mail you leave or in the e-mail you send, please provide...

• Your full name (first & last),
• The name & date of the performance you'd like to attend
• The number of Adult tickets you'd like reserved
• The number of Senior/Student tickets you'd like reserved
• And your phone number and/or your e-mail address

 

The James Downing Theatre Presents: THE SUNSHINE BOYS

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 19, 2010

Press Contact: Anne Lunde @ jamesdowningtheatre@gmail.com / (773) 631-1104

The James Downing Theatre on Chicago's Northwest Side presents Neil Simon's endearing comedy, The Sunshine Boys.

Al Lewis and Willie Clark were a very successful comedy team from the golden years of vaudeville  43 years of hilarious sketches and double entendres. No wonder they were called "The Sunshine Boys." Twelve years ago, an argument ended it all. Now a producer wants them to recreate one of their classic scenes for a TV special. It falls to Ben, Willie's nephew and hard-working agent, to convince the cantankerous duo to forget their feud in time for the big show. The Sunshine Boys is one of Neil Simon's finest. 

The production, directed by Dave Downing & Ron Denham, includes cast members: Manny Schenk as Al Lewis, Scott Minches as Willie Clark and Terry Maloney as Willie's nephew, Ben. Ashley Boots, Valerie Heckman and Mark Kroon round out the talented cast. Lighting and sound design is by Steve Kedzierski. Costume and prop design is by Ashley Boots. Set design is by Joshua Dlouhy. The stage manager is Mary Schenk.

Performances run Saturday, September 18, and running through Sunday, October 3, at 6740 N. Oliphant Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631. Performance times will be 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1:30 p.m. for Sunday matinees. The house opens one half hour before showtime.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for senior citizens and students. A Group Rate of $13 per ticket is available for reserved groups of 10 or more. Seating is limited, so reservations are strongly suggested. Tickets can be purchased online with a credit card at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/122723, or reserved by phoning (224) 725-3696 or e-mailing jamesdowningtheatre@gmail.com. In your voice mail or e-mail message, please provide: your first and last name; the day and date of the performance you'd like to attend; the number of tickets you’d like reserved (specify how many adult and how many senior or student tickets); your complete phone number and/or your e-mail address. Only cash or checks are accepted at the Box Office.

The James Downing Theatre is a sponsored program of the Edison Park United Methodist Church and all performances are held in The John Waldron Art Center located at the church.

Auditions for THE SUNSHINE BOYS

The James Downing Theatre announces auditions for the first show of their 2010-2011 season, Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys, which will run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, September 18th thru October 3rd, 2010.

Auditions will be held on Wednesday, June 16th and Thursday, June 17th from 7pm to 10pm at the John Waldron Arts Center, housed at Edison Park United Methodist Church, 6740 N Oliphant Ave, Chicago, IL 60631.

No appointment is necessary. Please bring a headshot and resume. Auditions will be cold readings from the script.

There are roles for 5 men and 2 women:

   2 males, who are (or able to play) 70+ years of age;

   2 males, late 30's-early 40's (one role is small with no speaking lines);

   1 male, late 20's-early 30's;

   1 female, mid 20's;

   1 female, mid 50's.

There is no pay. If you have questions, please e-mail jamesdowningtheatre@gmail.com or call 224-725-3696.