WHEN:
January 23–March 1, 2025
WHERE:
Trap Door Theatre
1655 W Cortland St.
Chicago
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
"...On the one night a year when Mannequins can come alive and gather for a ball, one of them sneaks into the world of humans, becoming witness to a world of political intrigue, scandals and corruption. Jasieński’s pivotal piece The Mannequins’ Ball joins the absurdity of modern politics with the concept of human mechanization…"
CAST:
Marzena Bukowska (Levasin), Dan Cobbler (Arnaux), Genevieve Corkery (Gentlemen), Cat Evans (Angelique), Shail Modi (Mannequin Leader), Emily Nichelson (Solange) Gus Thomas (Gentleman).
CREATIVE TEAM:
Author: Bruno Jasieński
Directors: Nicole Wiesner and Miguel Long
Stage Manager: Kayci Johnston / Scenic Design: Merje Veski / Lighting Design: Brenden Marble / Costume Design: Rachel Sypniewski / Music Composition & Sound Design: Danny Rockett / Choreography: Miquel Long / Make Up Design: Zsófia Ötvös / Props Design: David Lovejoy / Fight Choreography: Christian Boswell / Graphic Design: Michal Janicki