Around the Coyote Presents Pluto Was A Planet A New Play Written by Laura Jacqmin Directed by Megan Shuchman JULY 24 - AUGUST 9 THURSDAY- SATURDAY, 8pm SUGGESTED DONATION $15 General Admission $10 Industry/Students

ATC Gallery presents the exciting world premiere of playwright Laura Jacqmin's "Pluto Was a Planet", exclusively commissioned by Around the Coyote for their Wicker Park gallery space and directed by Megan Shuchman.

It's past midnight when Sabrina and Eugene are abducted from their dorm rooms at an elite Ivy League university. The school's most exclusive secret society is ready to open its doors to the pair, but first members Abe and Cecilia will subject the newbies to a final test. As the evening unravels, all four students have to decide how much they're willing to sacrifice in order to belong. Pluto is a scathing look at men and women in a world of too-high standards and too-small rewards. The show runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.



"Pluto Was a Planet" will open Saturday, July 26th and close Saturday, August 9th, the show will run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm at the ATC Gallery located at 1935 W. North Avenue. Previews will run on Thursday, July 24th and Friday, July 25th at 8pm. There will be a $15 suggested donation for general admission and a reduced ticket price of $10 for students and industry tickets. Reservations will be accepted by phone at 773.342.6777; only cash payments at the door will be accepted. For more ticketing information visit www.aroundthecoyote.org. Street parking available; Damen Blue Line; #50, #56, and #72 buses.

Playwright: Laura Jacqmin
Director: Megan Shuchman
Producer: Patricia Courson, ATC
Dramaturg: Becky Perlman
Stage Manager/Assistant Director: Rebecca Butler
Production Manager: Dusty Wilson
Cast: Betty Gabriel, Tim McCarthy, Eve Rounds, and Douglas Thornton

Upcoming Performances

Around the Coyote, a 501(c)3 non-profit, supports, promotes and makes accessible Chicago's multidisciplinary arts community. Our activities enhance public discourse and provide creative outlets for emerging artists. Year-round programming includes multi-media arts festivals featuring visual art, theater, dance, video and poetry in the spring and fall; art exhibitions in the Around the Coyote gallery; an artist-in-residence program; membership opportunities for artists and art aficionados; educational outreach for all ages through multi-media art workshops, lectures, collaborations with local schools and agencies, and career development workshops for artists. This programming is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the CityArts Program 2 grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. Gallery/Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10-6pm and Saturday 12-6pm. Directions: Located in the historic Flat Iron Arts Building, take the Blue Line to Damen Avenue. Chicago, Illinois USA