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"Speakeasy or Die Hard” is an original interactive murder mystery dinner theatre. The play takes place in a Prohibition Era speakeasy. Gangsters, bootleggers, and two dim-witted spies stumble onto the stage of auditions to become the new star of Ziegfeld’s Follies. When one of the mobsters is mysteriously gunned down, the guests try to help a hapless detective solve the killing. The production will feature songs from the 1920’s and ‘30’s.
GreenMan board member Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff, who directed last winter’s popular “Honeymoon from Hell,” will direct the show.
Elmhurst residents appearing in the production include Mario D’Agostino, Shazad Mehta, David Perez, Cynthia Rosati, and Jim Zervas. From Glen Ellyn, Maria Benner, Martin Gonzalez, and Carl Zeitler appear in the cast. Villa Park residents Lauren Anders and Stan Kosek will appear. Other actors cast in the production include Angela Bend [St. Charles], Angelicque Cate [Wheaton], Grace Martinez [Chicago], Katie Monahan [Oak Park], and Scott Surowiecki [Chicago]. Elmhurst resident Anne Thompson is the music director. Behind the scenes, Jim Ocasek and David Soria [both Elmhurst] are production managers. Benjamin Vargas [Addison] will design the costumes. Cheryl Turek [Glen Ellyn] is the stage manager. Marilyn Connolly and Vicky Budynsky [both Elmhurst] assist the production team.
GreenMan programs are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
The production will open February 19 and run two weekends through February 28 at Angelo’s Ristorante, 247 N. York in Elmhurst. Performances begin on, Fri. and Sat. at 7 pm and Sun. at 6 pm, no performances on February 21st.
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GreenMan's dinner shows are always a mix of outrageous characters, improvised comedy, musical entertainment, and of course, murder is always on the menu.
Salad
Soup: Minestrone
Bow Tie pasta with Tomato, vodka, and cream sauce
Chicken Vesuvio
Giambotta [sausage, peppers, and vegetables in a marsala wine sauce]
Potatoes Vesuvio
Coffee/Tea
Ice Cream
GreenMan Theatre Troupe is a non-profit 501[c]3 organization whose mission is to provide a source of cultural enrichment and pride for the community by presenting diverse, quality productions and providing opportunities for personal growth in the theatrical arts. GreenMan programs are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. GreenMan has been presenting plays in Elmhurst since being founded in 2003 by Jill Perez, David Soria, and Carole Thorpe. Past productions include “Dracula,” “The Importance of Being Earnest,” and “Pride and Prejudice.” GreenMan also offers classes and workshops for members and the community and welcomes new members and participants in all aspects of theatre.
