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A Red Orchid Theatre’s Production of Red Handed Otter Begins Tonight

The comedy makes its Chicago premiere.

Katie Pierpont

Katie Pierpont

| Chicago |

April 9, 2015

Red Handed Otter begins its run at A Red Orchid Theatre company tonight.
Red Handed Otter begins its run at A Red Orchid Theatre company tonight.
(courtesy of the production)

Red Handed Otter a play by an up an up and coming New York playwright makes its premier at A Red Orchid Theatre tonight. Paul, a security guard used to have it made: a girlfriend, a cat, and few complaints. Now, he has to be content with his health. His work friends try desperately to cheer him up, but the awkward and hilarious attempts only prove to Paul that some comforts only come on four legs.

Directed by ensemble member Dado and written by Ethan Lipton, the show features ensemble members Guy Van Swearingen and Mierka Girten with Bob Kruse, Luce Metrius, and Ashley Neil.

The creative team includes Jim Moore (set design), Karen Kawa (costume design), Matt Gawryk (lighting design), Mikey Moran (sound design), Linda Sherfick (props manager), Seth Henrickson (video director), David Wooley (fight director), Christa Van Baale (stage manager), Arianna Soloway (assistant director), and Kyle Stoffers (assistant stage manager).

Performances will run through May 24.

For tickets and more information, click here.

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