Paradise Lost

Clifford Odets said that he hoped people would see this and “be glad they are alive.” Rousing, hilarious, devastating and ultimately full of hope, Paradise Lost is a depression era play that feels like it might have been written last week. The Agency’s modern take squeezes every drop of humanity from this masterpiece.

Paradise Lost invites you into the home of an American family, struggling during a time of upheaval and economic desperation. Although set in the 1930’s, this story is one that is unfolding right now at the dinner table of families all over the country, who, like the Gordons, are taking inventory of their lives, their businesses and their homes, as the framework of their lives crumbles under financial disparity, foreclosure, class-ism and the erosion of the American Dream. In the Gordons’ struggle to change the world they inhabit, we see the paths to change ours.

The Agency’s dedication to creating immersive and collaborative experiences sets this production apart as one that is incredibly meaningful and engaging for its audience. With a cast of 25 of the most talented actors in Chicago, under the direction of co-directors Andrew Gallant and Lisa Konoplisky, this production will be nothing short of inspiring and meaningful.