THE ELDER SON
By Alexander Vampilov

Translated by Alma Law
Directed by Luda Lopatina Solomon

November 17 - December 22, 2018
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2pm.

NO SHOW ON THANKSGIVING, November 22rd.

Athenaeum Theatre, Studio Two, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago

"The Elder Son" cleverly tells of love and loneliness, mutual understanding and vulnerability, and explores the desperate need for every person to belong. A case of stolen identity and a confluence of circumstances leads to a hilarious misunderstanding, changed lives and ultimately true love.

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MEDIA

Tickets and more information at bluebirdarts.org, or call the Athenaeum Theatre Box Office at 773-935-6875. Bluebird Arts Presents The US English Language Premiere of the acclaimed Russian Comedy: THE ELDER SON By Alexander Vampilov Directed by Luda Lopatina Solomon Featuring Sam Cass, Jeremy Shaye, Boris Kofman, Abby Walburn, Gavin Farrow, Dana Muelchi, Nick Bryant, and Anatoliy Nepokulchytsky November 17 - December 22, 2018 Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2pm.

TRAILER | THE ELDER SON

Sam Cass (Vladimir) and Abby Walburn (Nina)

Sam Cass (Vladimir), Boris Kofman (Sarafanov), Jeremy Schaye (Silva), Abby Walburn (Nina), Gavin Farrow (Vasenka)

Boris Kofman (Sarafanov) and Sam Cass (Vladimir)

Jeremy Schaye (Silva)

Abby Walburn (Nina), Sam Cass (Vladimir), Jeremy Schaye (Silva), Boris Kofman (Sarafanov), Gavin Farrow (Vasenka)

“The Elder Son” in rehearsal

Tickets and more information at bluebirdarts.org, or call the Athenaeum Theatre Box Office at 773-935-6875. November 17 - December 22, 2018 Bluebird Arts Presents The US English Language Premiere of the acclaimed Russian Comedy: THE ELDER SON By Alexander Vampilov Directed by Luda Lopatina Solomon Featuring Sam Cass, Jeremy Shaye, Boris Kofman, Abby Walburn, Gavin Farrow, Dana Muelchi, Nick Bryant, and Anatoliy Nepokulchytskyy November 17 - December 22, 2018 Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2pm.

Actors Sam Cass and Abby Walburn take you through a preview of “The Elder Son”

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: Luda Lopatina Solomon
Set Design: Nikita Tkachuk
Set Construction: Roman Samarichev
Sound Designer: Rick Sims
Lighting Design: Daniel Salazar
Costume Designer: Bisa
Stage Manager: Stina Taylor
Marketing and Media: Jaimelyn Gray
PR: Kathleen Burke
Production Manager: Jaimelyn Gray