Circle Theatre’s “Show and Tell” is tour de force of magnificent
acting.  This performance is directed by Mr. Brett Kashanitz,as
well as set design.   The Underground Series has been a
real local treasure with supurb work and preformances, this is
another in a long list of triumphs.  This is a modern work of
playwriting with substantial thought given to physical realities and
psychological drama.  We recommend this play to all our readers
and encourage all with a love of theater.
Ed Vincent
 

Performances:
August 24th thru Sept 9th
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 pm
Sunday at 3:00 pm

Tickets:  708-771-0700

About the Author
Anthony Clarvoes plays AMBITION FACING WEST, GHOSTS, THE
BROTHERS KARAMAZOV, THE LIVING, LET’S PLAY TWO, SHOW AND
TELL and PICK UP AX are performed throughout the United States.They
have received drama critics’ awards in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San
Francisco, and elsewhere. Mr. Clarvoes latest work Ctrl Alt Del (Control
Alternate Delete) just completed a reading at South Coast Repertory in
March of 2001. He has received fellowships and grants from the John
Simon Guggenheim, W. Alton Jones, McKnight, Jerome, and Berrilla Kerr
Foundations, the Fund for New American Plays, and the National
Endowment for the Arts. He was born in San Francisco and lives in New
York City and the Midwest.

Director’s Note

All school kids—and their parents—know about ‘Show and Tell’. Bringing
objects from home is not only a lesson in history, but also an experience in
contact, one person reaching for another and the other reaching back. In
today’s society where violence has become commonplace and we are
desensitized to the tragedies in our world, SHOW AND TELL allows us to
look behind what the media shows us on the 10 o’clock news. In this inti-mate
portrait of survivors we see the reality of how we as people cope with loss and
the desperate need to connect to either people or objects that will give us a
sense of security. This is a story of mystery, hope, redemption, and ultimately
survival of the human spirit.

MARIE GOODKIN (Iris/Lucy) is delighted to be back at Circle where she
has appeared in RAGS, GRAND HOTEL, and CYRANO Other recent credits
include JERRY’S GIRLS, WORKING, and PIRATES OF PENZANCE at
Village Players; ALL THAT HE WAS with Transplant Theatre Co. at the
Athenaeum; LOST IN YONKERS at Morton College; and A LITTLE NIGHT
MUSIC and THE GLASS MENAGERIE both at Triton College. She sends her
thanks to the talented cast and crew of SHOW AND TELL especially to Brett
for giving her this opportunity; to the many relatives and friends who support
her artistic endeavors; and to Joe, Kathy, and Ira for their endless supplies
of encouragement and love.

Joe Gordon (Seth) Joe was so excited to play Seth in his debut at Circle
Theatre that he actually walked out on his own engagement party to make the
callback. It’s Ok, though, his fiancee Barbara and wonderful friends all
understood since he’s missed other important functions over the years to act
in other productions as well, includ-ing the roles of John Honeyman in A
WALK IN THE WOODS, Algemon in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING
EARNEST and Stevens in THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 16th. He dedicates
this show to his wonderful, forgiving friends and family and is making it up
to Barbara by folding the laundry and cleaning the cat box for their first 3
years of marital bliss.

John Jordan (Farsted) I would like to thank my mom and dad for everything.
I love you both very much.

Kelly McCafferty (Sharon/Erinn) In the 4 years since she moved to
Chicago from Tokyo, Japan, Kelly considers herself very fortu-nate to have
worked with such fine companies as the Crown-Uptown Dinner Theatre in
Wchita, KS., the Riverfront Playhouse in Aurora, IL and Alphabet Soup
Productions in Chicago. It is with particular pride that she performs at the
Circle Theatre with such an exceptional cast and crew. Many thanks to all
involved... especially Brett, Anne Marie and, of course, PD.

Kelly Schumann (Ann/Gail) is very excited to return to circle the-atre’s
underground series after performing the role of Beebe in SUBURBIA. She is
also involved with Circle’s Emerging Young Artists Program, most recently
Assistant Directing THE WIZ .S he is a 1996 graduate of the American Academy
of Dramatic Arts in New York City. Thank you to mom, dad, and Jeremy for
their constant support.

Niki Williams (Corey) Since completing U IC’s M.A. Theatre pro-gram,
Niki Wlliams has performed with a number of theatres in Chicago and appeared
in several short films. Recent credits include Prospect Theatre’s SOMETIMES
A MIRACLE, Great Beast Theater’s SMOKERS, and CATCH ME IF YOU
CAN by Jack High Flush Productions. This is her first appearance at Circle
Theatre and she is delighted to be working with such an inspired and lovely
group of people.

Brett Bregin Kashanitz (Director / Set Designer) is honored and excited
to be making his Chicago directorial debut in circle theatre’s underground series
with such a talented cast and crew. Brett, a company member at Circle, has
appeared here in the Jeff Recommended productions of TRIUMPH OF LOVE,
THE LIFE, and GRAND HOTEL. He has also appeared in Circle’s productions
of CYRANO, and SHINDIG ‘I Know What You Did Last Christmas.’ A few
of his other favorite roles are TR in TINTYPES, Sergeant of Police in
PIRATES OF PENZANCE, and Wyatt(Trio in RAZY FOR YOU. Brett has a
BFA in Theatre from Eastern Illinois University. Much thanks to Anne Marie
for being the bad cop (even to me) and love to my baby girl Emma and my wife Anne.

Anne Marie Beaulieu (Stage ManagerlLightin g Designer) is a recent
graduate of DePaul University’s Theatre School. Anne Marie has’ stage
managed several shows at Circle Theatre, where she is now an associate
company member, including: THE MOON’S THE MADONNA, RAISED
IN CAPTIVITY, the dreamer examines his pillow, and CANDIDA. Other
Stage Manager credits include: THE LIT-TLE PRINCE, A VIEW FROM
THE BRIDGE, and TINTYPES all at DePaul University.

Kristin Ligeski (Costume Designer) is very excited to be making her design
debut at the Circle. She graduated from Illinois State University last May
with her Master’s in Costume Design and is cur-rently the Wardrobe
Supervisor at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. Besides her credits at
ISU, she has also worked at Illinois Shakespeare Festival as a design
assistant, and has designed cos-tumes for a dance concert performed at
the Harold Washington Library Theatre. Special Thanks to Brett who gave
me this wonder-ful opportunity, and to my friends and family for their
continuous support and never-ending belief in me.

Peter Storms (Sound Designer) could have sworn that SHOW AND TELL
was set in Ireland. He thanks Brett for setting him straight and for this great
opportunity. Peter is a Circle Theatre company member. Recent credits include
sound design for the world premiere of SANCTUARY and music direction for
THE WIZ, both at Circle, and sound design for THE SEAGULL at TimeLine
Theatre.

Alena Murgula (Producer) One of Circle Theatre’s Co-Artisitc Directors,
Alena is pleased to be back on the production end of theatre after taking
time off for the birth of her first baby. Alena has directed numerous shows
at Circle Theatre including her most recent hit, THE COVER OF LIFE and
is set to direct again in the spring of 2002, when she will tackly the world
premiere of Aline Lathrop’s A PIECE OF BONE. A special thanks to the
very professional cast and crew who have made my job so easy.