Join Lucky Plush for a double feature at a discounted price to see both The Better Half at 8pm and a special work-in-progress showing of their upcoming world premiere Rink Life at 5pm.
In Rink Life, Lucky Plush brings its highly-integrated brand of dance-theater into a communal space that nods to the visual aesthetics and social dynamics of 1970’s roller rink culture. Launching from a collision of plot points in several one-act plays, the script-turned-libretto is both spoken and sung by the ensemble and builds upon fragments of everyday aural input—passing conversations, intimate exchanges, distant whispers, pop song ear-worms. These source inspirations come together in the delightful and moving world of Rink Life, where people navigate relationships, self-expression and rejection in real-time.
In Rink Life, Lucky Plush brings its highly-integrated brand of dance-theater into a communal space that nods to the visual aesthetics and social dynamics of 1970’s roller rink culture. Launching from a collision of plot points in several one-act plays, the script-turned-libretto is both spoken and sung by the ensemble and builds upon fragments of everyday aural input—passing conversations, intimate exchanges, distant whispers, pop song ear-worms. These source inspirations come together in the delightful and moving world of Rink Life, where people navigate relationships, self-expression and rejection in real-time.
Concept, direction, choreography: Julia Rhoads
Collaborating director & production consultant: Leslie Danzig
Vocal Arrangement & Vocal Coach: Bethany Clearfield
Lighting Design: Rachel Levy
Costume Design: Patrick Burns
Content Advisory
Steppenwolf does not offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person.If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage effects(such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact the box office at 312-335-1650.
Double Feature
On November 10 and 17, take advantage of a discounted Lucky Plush Saturday double feature with a work-in-progress showing of Rink Life at 5 pm, and the signature Lucky Plush work The Better Half at 8 pm. Tickets for both shows are $60. Just add both tickets to your cart and the discount will apply automatically.