The Plagiarists

PROMISCUOUS STORIES :

Based on short stories by Jonathan Lethem; Adapted by The Plagiarists

Opening Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 7pm Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8pm Sundays at 7pm

Until November 23 at The Athenaeum Theatre 2936 N. Southport



Tickets: $20

Ticketmaster (312) 902 1500

www.ticketmaster.com or at the Atheneaum box office.

The idea for Promiscuous Stories originated with the author whose essay inspired the creation of The Plagiarists in the first place. Jonathan Lethem launched “The Promiscuous Materials Project” in the spirit of sharing art and creative freedom, making a number of his writings available to adapt for a negligible fee. The Plagiarists have chosen some of these stories to adapt into an evening of theatre called Promiscuous Stories.

The full-length production of Promiscuous Stories will be approximately two hours in length and feature seven adaptations of different Lethem stories. Each will be a short play in itself, inhabiting its own reality and performed in its own style, but sharing common scenic elements to emphasize the unique world these stories all share. Props or furniture may take on special meaning in one piece, and then carry that meaning into the next piece. Ideas and philosophies presented in one story may be specifically supported or challenged in the next. Characters form one piece may appear in comic books or on television in another piece. This combination of cohesiveness and variety allows us to explore the ideas found in the stories from different angles and contexts. We feel this is both a big-tent theatre event with enormous popular potential and a unique, intelligent work of collaborative art.

Upcoming Event:

Join The Plagiarists as they discuss influence, adaptation, and ownership of art with guest Paula M Froehle, Dean of the newly founded Flashpoint academy. Paula and The Plagiarists will be joined by other panel members to lead a discussion related to Jonathan Lethem's "Promiscuous Materials Project." The Plagiarists will talk about the creation of their production of Promiscuous Stories, and Ms. Froehle will offer her insight as a filmaker who has taken on one of Lethem's stories. The evening will feature a screening of Paula's short film The Collector.

Monday, October 20th
Discussion starts at 7pm
The Book Cellar, located in the heart of Lincoln Square
4736-38 N. Lincoln
This is a free (and way fun) event
Coffee and Wine will be available for sale.

A short by Anthony "Tony" Rossetti