ABOUT THE SHOW
The camp macabre world of Edward Gorey returns to Steppenwolf in the second installment of this absurdist dark comedy anthology told through puppetry, clowning, dance, live music, song, animation and an unhealthy dose of death.
Co-creators Jennifer Friedrich aka The Bunny Royale (Incurable Theater, Redmoon Theater) and Bazuka Joe (Poonie’s Cabaret, Newport Theater Camp) pay homage to Gorey’s legendary style of satire and non-sequitur storytelling with an original script inspired by moments from the artist's life. Taking place in a mysterious attic of an abandoned Colonial house on the cape, the story follows a cast of doomed characters through a series of not-so-random circumstances.
About the Artists
Performed by ensemble members Monsieur Bombastic, Derry-Éire, Lady Ve’Lush and Marla Wyrd, this performance also features Evan Richter and Sam Hammer (Hot Clown Company), singer Harlie Hellfire, poet Kost, contortionist Dahlia Fatale and performance artist Harley Go'Lightly. Narration and live viola accompaniment by Jill Summers, original stop motion animation by Susie Kirkwood with accompanying score by Liam Davis. Illustration and fanny puppet by Ken Gerleve.
"In the world of elevated cabaret, you can’t get much better than The Uncanny Attic, a multi-dimensional, multi-faceted, multi-medium dredge through the eel-infested waters of Edward Gorey’s grisly output. Gorgeously put together with exquisite detail to every aspect of the production, it’s by turns moving, hysterical, deeply lyrical and profoundly silly, and is one of Chicago’s must-see shows."
- Adam Burke, NPRs 'Wait Wait Don't Tell Me'
“The Uncanny Attic is wonderfully peculiar—a sweet, strange dose of Edward Gorey fun.”
- Audrey Niffenegger, Author of 'The Time Traveler's Wife'
The Uncanny Attic has been featured at events through Artist Book House and has performed at the Newport Theater, Chicago's home for fringe, experimental theater. Find out more at www.TheUncannyAttic.com or follow on social media @theuncannyattic.
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