1001, written by Jason Grote, opens at Collaboraction September 12th.Based on the stories of the Arabian Nights, 1001 is an intriguing mix of ancient storytelling, conflicts in the Middle East, and modern pop culture.
Publicity photos by Saverio Truglia Special thanks to my assistant Kristen Ahern!
Updated 9/24/2010:
Reviews are out for 1001!
Scheherazade Conspiracy at Play, by Katy Walsh for TheForthWalsh.com
"Dressing it up, Elsa Hiltner designed costumes to convert time periods by discarding or adding a layer."
Collaboraction Basks in the Glow of 'Arabian Nights,' by Hedy Weiss for The Chicago Sun-Times
'1001' By Collaboraction Theatre: Keep Your Heads, Storytellers, by Chris Jones for The Chicago Tribune
Review: 1001/Collaboraction, by Monica Westin for NewCity
"It’s also an incredibly hip production, with deconstructive metatheater, a strong Hitchcock influence, and striking stage pictures..."
1001, by Kris Vire for TimeOut Chicago
A Breathtaking Testament to the Power of Storytelling, by Oliver Sava for ChicagoTheaterBlog.com
1001 - Collaboraction, by Beverly Friend for ChicagoCritic.com
1001, by John Dalton for CenterStage
