Picnic

About the Play

This American classic is staged by Chicago’s own David Cromer whose previous work for Writers Theatre includes The Price and Booth and whose highly acclaimed production of The Adding Machine enjoyed a successful run in New York.  

Meet the Artists

	Annabel Armour* (Mrs. Helen Potts)
	Hillary Clemens* (Millie Owen)
	Hanna Dworkin* (Rosemary Sydney)
	Robert Fagin (Alan Seymour)
	Samantha Gleisten (Irma Kronkite)
	Marc Grapey* (Howard Bevans)
	Alyson Green* (Christine Schoenwalder)
	Boyd Harris (Hal Carter)
	Natasha Lowe* (Flo Owens)
	Bridgette Pechman (Madge Owens)
	Bubba Weiler (Bomber)

David Cromer (Director)
Aaron Henrickson (Assistant Director)
David Castellanos* (Stage Manager)
Rebecca Pechter (Production Assistant) 
Jack Magaw (Scenic Designer)
Keith Parham (Lighting Designer)
Janice Pytel (Costume Designer) 
Rick Sims (Sound Designer)
Anders Jacobson (Properties Designer)
Lara Leigh Dalbey (Wig Designer) 

 *Denotes a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers

Reviews

"Directed by David Cromer, it is one of the best performances of anything -- and I mean anything, not just plays -- that I've seen in my life."
- The Wall Street Journal

"A stunning collaboration."
– Chicago Sun-Times

"Cromer simply casts skilled performers who are absolutely right for the parts."
– Chicago Tribune

"It’s a stunning achievement, thanks to a pinpoint cast led by David Cromer’s extraordinarily insightful directing."
- Copley News Service

"This is a powerfully thrilling creation."
- Chicago Stage Review

"Director David Cromer has crafted a first-rate, moving version of William Inge’s three-act American classic, Picnic."
- Edge Chicago