Keely and Du

Synopsis

Du, a right to life activist, and Keely, a pregnant rape victim she is confining, transcend their circumstances and the ideological issues that separate them. Keely and Du is a mind-probing issue play with a gripping human face. Who is accountable? What is the extent of individual freedom? What are a rape victim’s rights? What is a Christian’s realities of procreation? Their passionate stories exist on the extreme edge of everyday reality.

KEELY AND DU contains content involving abortion, rape, abduction, and abuse. It may not be suitable for all audiences.

Production Details

Location:

The Frontier

1106 W. Thorndale Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640

Date:

November 2 – November 24, 2019
Thursday - Saturday, 7:30 PM
Sunday, 3:00 PM
Industry Night: Monday, November 18, 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices:

Adults - $25
Student*/Senior (65+) - $15

*Students will be asked to provide a valid student ID

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Cast

Andie Dae
Keely

Andie was born and bred in Memphis, TN, where she appeared in the productions NO BUSINESS and RAISIN IN THE SUN. In Indiana, she also appeared in A PIANO LESSON and the debut production of …BEFORE I WAKE..., before she moved to the Windy City in 2017. Here, she continued her acting training at BLACKBOX Academy. Andie most recently understudied at Sideshow Theatre's production of THE RIDICULOUS DARKNESS directed by Ian Martin. Andie is honored and humbled to work with the talented artists and company at Intrinsic Theatre Company. She thanks her family for their unending love and support. She is represented by Lily's Talent Agency. Andie also does stand-up comedy in the city.

Mary Mikva
Du

Mary has been acting on and off in Chicago theatre for many years, beginning at the age of six with Jack and Jill Players. She recently played Mary in THE MEMO (Organic Theatre) and Cauchon in the all femme SAINT JOAN. She has been in many short play festivals including Collaboraction sketchbooks and Cut to the Chase at Artistic Home. She has also worked with Mary-Arrchie, Chicago Dramatists, Adapt Theatre, Rendition Theatre, and Walkabout Theatre, amoung others. She is thrilled to be part of this talented cast in the focus on politics season of this emerging theatre company.

Scott Olson
Walter

Scott is happy to be working with Intrinsic again where he recently appeared as John Sr. in NOW OR LATER. Earlier this year, he was seen in BURY ME (Dandelion Theatre), CORONA (Otherworld Theatre), and in Exit 63’s DARK MATTERS. Other recent appearances include WARRIOR CLASS (The Comrades), TRAVESTIES (Remy Bumppo), THE NORMAL HEART (Timeline), RED VELVET (Raven Theatre), PORCELAIN (Prologue Theatre), and THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE (Aston Rep). When not on stage, Scott teaches acting in the Theatre Department at Columbia College where he has taught for the last 21 years.

Bob Romay
Cole

Bob is delighted to be performing with Intrinsic Theatre Company after a successful run of ACES & EIGHTS! Bob began his acting journey with BYOT Productions as a performer in their monthly 24-hour shows. Since then, he has performed with a number of local theatre companies, including The Artistic Home, City Lit, and The Arc Theatre. A long-time student of Meisner technique and the Shurtleff method, Bob has studied under Mary Ann Thebus, Kurt Naebig, Dale Calandra, and Eric Gerard. He would like to thank his family, partner, and director for their support.

Production Team

Michelle Altman
Director

Jazzma Pryor
Associate Director
Dramaturg

Lana Whittington
Intimacy and Stage Combat Choreographer

Leah Brenner
Production Manager

Kaitlin Taylor
Scenic Designer

Victoria Nelson
Assistant Scenic Designer
Properties Designer

Meagan Beattie
Costume Designer

Becca Vennable
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer

Lindy Forman
Stage Manager

Ryan Weichmann
Production Artwork