Entering its 26th year, Eclipse enjoys the distinction of being the only theatre in the Midwest to focus exclusively on the works of a single playwright every season. By choosing to mount contemporary adaptations of plays by William Inge, Eclipse will be reintroducing modern audiences to a writer considered to be “one of the most important voices in American Theatre”.
Encouraged to pursue his interest in writing for the theatre by Tennessee Williams, Inge went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for his play Picnic performed in 1953 and an Oscar for his original screenplay, Splendor in the Grass. Come Back, Little Sheba, The Boy in the Basement, and The Dark at the Top of the Stairs are also included in his portfolio.
According to Eclipse Theatre Company Artistic Director, Nathaniel Swift, “William Inge’s plays are personal and political, grounded in family and community relationships, and his stories resonate with a powerful artistic vision of America and what it means to be American. We plan to show a wide range of William Inge’s writing, including award –winning dramas and rarely produced plays.”
Eclipse will be performing:
Natural Affection April 12 – May 20
Bus Stop July 12 – August 19
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs November 15 – December 16
All performances will be held at:
The Athenaeum Theatre
2936 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
www.eclipsetheatre.com/
