October 5 - October 14, 2012
Fri. October 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Sat. October 6 and 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Sun. October 7** and 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Athenaeum Theatre
2936 N. Southport Avenue
Box Of?ce: 773-935-6875
Single tickets are now
available at Athenaeum Theatre
Adults and Seniors: $22*
Children Under 10 and Students: $17*

SAVE $8 ON KIDS TICKETS, NOW ONLY $9 EACH - AND $3 ON ADULT TICKETS, NOW $19!

Group discounts are available for
groups of 10 or more, call 312-540-1330

*prices include a $2 theatre restoration fee
**sign language interpreted and audio described performance

click here for the Six Stories Up In The Windy City press release

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Contact: Tekki Lomnicki
Ph: # 312-540-1330 / TekkiL@yahoo.com
September 24, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SIX STORIES UP IN THE WINDY CITY

An Original Musical Adventure Through Chicago’s History
Starring Kids With and Without Disabilities

CHICAGO - Tellin’ Tales Theatre comes home to Chicago in Six Stories Up In The Windy City, their 15th Anniversary show, October 5 through October 14 at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Avenue. Opening night is Friday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of Artistic Director, Tekki Lomnicki, six mentors and apprentices of mixed abilities team up to take you on a historic tour of Chicago, paved by their own personal stories, to create a musical adventure that examines our city’s past and hope for the future. Six Stories Up In The Windy City runs approximately an hour and a half and is geared towards children seven years and older.

Six Stories Up In The Windy City
Directed by Tekki Lomnicki
Assisted by Sue Nunamaker and Ben Saylor
Original Score by Josh Walker

Masks by Matthew Wycislak, Kathryn Rydz and Zach Wolff
Mentors: Tekki Lomnicki, Mary Hobein, Nancy Andria, Bill Drudge, Shanta and Matthew Kopp
Apprentices: Andy Soglin, Bella Altenbach, Nadia Stoddard, Aman Bairh, Jakya Hobbs and Aaron Holzmueller

October 5 - October 14, 2012
Fridays, October 5 and October 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays, October 6 and 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, October 7** and 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Opening Night is Friday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m.
**sign language interpreted and audio described performance

Athenaeum Theatre
2936 N. Southport Avenue
Box Office: 773-935-6875
Single tickets are now available at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/916631.

Regular prices are as follows:
Adults and Seniors: $22*
Children Under 10 and Students: $17*
*prices include a $2 theatre restoration fee

Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more, call 312-540-1330.

The 2012/2013 Season is made possible by Illinois Arts Council, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the Chicago Community Trust.

About the Mentoring Program

Six Stories Up In The Windy City is the final product of an annual mentoring program developed by Tellin' Tales Theatre, now in its 15th year. In July, Six Stories Up pairs 6 storytelling mentors with 6 apprentices, with and without disabilities, to create 6 unique scenes. After each team chooses a landmark moment in the city’s history, they infuse wild imagination into their own personal stories to create a fantastical, Chicago-centric musical. This delightful collection of stories takes audiences from the ashes of the Chicago Fire to the future of our fair city. All twelve participants will perform Six Stories Up In The Windy City under the direction of Artistic Director, Tekki Lomnicki.

About the Cast and Crew

The cast and production team of Six Stories Up In The Windy City collaborate to remove all barriers between artists, including age, ethnicity, gender and ability. Teams include Tekki Lomnicki and Andy Soglin, Mary Hobein and Bella Altenbach, Nancy Andria and Nadia Stoddard, Bill Drudge and Aman Bairh, Shanta and Jakya Hobbs, Matthew Kopp and Aaron Holzmueller. Original score by composer Josh Walker; masks and props by Matthew Wycislak, Kathryn Rydz and Zach Wolff; Assisted Directed by Sue Nunamaker and Ben Saylor.

About Tellin’ Tales Theatre

Tellin’ Tales Theatre’s mission is build community through story. Our company gathers the stories of groups or individuals, including adults and children with disabilities, and creates theatrically inspiring performances using mentoring and collaboration. Tellin' Tales is dedicated to providing a venue for bringing together diverse people. Our aim is to help our audiences and our performers recognize their commonalities and build a sense of community where none existed before.

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