The Liar

About the Play

Writers Theatre favorite William Brown directs this costume comedy in verse, newly adapted from the classic Corneille by modern wordsmith and celebrated Broadway playwright David Ives.

Meet the Artists

	Samuel Ashdown (Philiste)
	LaShawn Banks* (Cliton)
	Nate Burger  (Dorante)
	Kalen Harriman (Lucrece)
	Michael Perez* (Alcippe)
	Laura Rook* (Clarice)
	Anne E. Thompson (Isabelle/Sabine)
	Jonathan Weir* (Geronte – 5/21 – 7/28)
	John Lister* (Geronte – 7/29 – 8/11)

William Brown (Director)
Keith Pitts (Scenic Designer)
Rachel Anne Healy (Costume Designer)
Jesse Klug (Lighting Designer)
Andrew Hansen (Sound Designer)
Julie Eberhardt (Properties Designer)
Chris Thoren (Assistant Director)
David Castellanos (Production Stage Manager)

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

Reviews

“FIVE STARS! A uniformly terrific cast.”
– Time Out Chicago

“The Liar flies down the tracks at the speed of lunacy.
I laughed so hard that I was sore the next day.”
– The Wall Street Journal

“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Effervescent, clever and deliciously played.”
– Chicago Sun Times

“Fresh and fun. Full of genuinely funny puns,
pronouncements and posturing.”
– Chicago Tribune

“Hits the mark from beginning to end. All-out fun and engaging!”
– Make it Better

“Hysterical! A great summer escape from reality.”
– ChicagoNow

“The funniest ticket in town.”
– Chicago Critic