Theatre Of Western Springs Presents 'The Book Of Liz'

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL — The Theatre of Western Springs will present the first Forum play in its 90th season, “The Book of Liz,” by David Sedaris and Amy Sedaris and directed by David Knezz. The play will run from Sept. 27 – Oct. 7 at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave.

Shows will be: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 27, 28, 29, Oct. 4, 5 and 6; 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 30, Oct. 7; 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6; and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30.

The theatre said “The Book of Liz” is about a small community of Quaker-like Christians known as the Squeamish who are simple folk who do without the conveniences of the modern day; instead, they spend their time praising God and making cheeseballs.

“I find the script really wacky and crazy, infused with humanness and with David Sedaris' knack for truisms,” Director Knezz said in a release. “The play encompasses many human conditions which are put under a microscope for us to view. Poking a hole in Americana with quick, witty dialogue makes for a new genre of comedy. Also, the cast is fantastic and gets to play multiple wacky roles.”

Tickets are $21 or $23. Call the box office at 708-246-3380 or go to http://www.theatrewesternsprings.com.

The cast includes: Reverend Toolhouse played by Bob Cappetta of Clarendon Hills, Brother Nathaniel played by Patrick Deering of North Aurora, Sister Constance Butterworth played by Katie McClatchey of Willowbrook, Sister Elizabeth Donderstock played by Liz Steele of Western Springs, and Oxana played by Tammy White of Lisle.

The crew is: Director David Knezz of Homer Glen, Stage Manager Cal Turner of Naperville, Assistant Stage Manager Sharon Sobotka of Hinsdale, Tech Director Nick Schwartz of Rogers Park, Box Office - Mary Ellen Schutt of Westmont, Costumes - Colin Reed of Westchester, Dramaturg - Rick Pavia of La Grange Park, Hospitality - Joe Mills of Westchester, Lighting Designer - Kurt Lemke of Niles, House Manager - Cassandra Johnson of Woodridge, Makeup Designer - Kerri Mummert of LaGrange, Props - Mike Janke of Downers Grove, Publicity - Kat Creedon of Brookfield, Set Construction - Jon Mills of Elk Grove Village, Set Design - Nick Schwartz of Rogers Park, Set Painting - Tina Shelley of Brookfield and Suzy Krueckeberg of Chicago and Sound Design - Jack Calvert of Western Springs.

Photos provided by Theatre of Western Springs, photos by Bill Hammack.