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Merchant on Venice

October 13 - December 30, 2005
The World Premiere

10 Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith

Written by Yussef El Guindi

Directed by Stuart Carden

Featuring:
Jen Albert, Kareem Bandealy, Adam Bute, Mary Ann de la Cruz, Steven Gilpin, Anil Hurkadli, Irit Levit, Monica Lopez, Vincent P. Mahler and Frank Platis

See the Fawzis, an Egyptian immigrant family in southern California struggling to find their place within American society. Marvel as they painstakingly navigate inter-generational conflict, their Islamic faith, and the values of two cultures.

East meets West meets mayhem in this Muslim-American family comedy evoking universal themes of faith, culture, belonging, and desire. Ten Acrobats adds a brand new chapter to the American immigrant narrative as captured on stage.

10 Acrobats Cast
H.D. Jen Albert
Tawfiq Kareem Bandealy
Murad Adam Bute
Pauline Mary Ann de la Cruz
Kevin Steven Gilpin
Hamza Anil Hurkadli
Mona Irit Levit
Huwaida Monica Lopez
Kamal Vincent P. Mahler
Aziz Frank Platis
   
Understudy Kimberly Palter
Understudy Justine Serino
 

10 Acrobats Production Staff

Director
Stuart Carden
Producers
Malik Gillani & Jamil Khoury
Stage Manager
Alexandra Herryman
Costume Designer
Aly Greaves
Scenic Designer
Matthew Morton
Lighting Designer Kurt Ottinger
Sound Designer & Original Music
Robert Steel
Props Designer
Alana Parvey
Technical Director
Left Wing Scenic
Assistant Director & Dramaturg Carol Karaguez

10 Acrobats Video Clips by Stage Channel


 

Performed at Pierce Hall at The Historic Chicago Temple Building