The Willing Participant

A cop. An investigation. An affair. An abduction.Ray Shepard, a Chicago police officer, is being questioned for the death of Jim Farzo. Complicating matters is his romantic entanglement with Annette Farzo, Jim’s sister. Meanwhile, an insane dispute within Ray’s condo association escalates to astronomical proportions. When in the midst of all this aliens from a far-off galaxy abduct Ray, thrusting him into the middle of their civil war, worlds collide. The Factory Theater presents the World Premiere of Matt O’Neill’s dark comedy in which different universes battle for truth, autonomy and galactic balance.

Info

$ 99

Per MonthPerformed in 2006 at the Prop Thtr

Directed By: Steven Walker
Written By: Matt O’Neil

Previews: February 17
Preview Tickets: $10

Gala Party: February 18
Gala Party Tickets: $40

Opens: February 19
Runs through: March 25
Fridays and Saturdays: 8pm
Sundays : 7pm
Tickets: $20

Industry Night:
March 13 at 8pm. Tickets: $5

Cast

$ 99

Per MonthRay Shepard – Manny Tamayo*
Annette Farzo/Sheila – Heather Tyler
Wong/others – Rick Lazarus
Agnus/Jim Farzo/others – Laura McKenzie*
Charlie Sutten – Eric Roach*
Pat – Chas Vrba*
Ben/Tim – Ernie Deak*
Eric/Bartender – Matt Engle*
Dominick/Heto – Ziggy Olson
Tessie/Tyne – Pamela Pierro
Robot – Jason Lubow
Robot – Dan Tamarkin

Crew

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Per MonthDirector: Steven Walker
Assistant Director: Jason Lubow
Written By: Matt O’Neil
Producer: Scott OKen*
Technical Director: Dan Tamarkin
Stage Manager: Joe Gehr
Scenic Designer: Dan Tamarkin
Lighting Designer: CW van Baale*
Sound Designer: Chas Vrba*
Property Designer: Ziggy Olson
Graphic Designer: Ben Utley
Costume Designer: Jennifer Zelinsky