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The Hypocrites

We Make Theater

About Me

Began as a non-profit arts organization in September of 1997 with the intent of producing honest and inspiring theatre with respect to the audience and the playwright’s intentions. Since that time, The Hypocrites have successfully produced 37 mainstage productions, as well as several pieces for festivals and City of Chicago related events.

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OUR MISSION:We will make theater. We will inspire, not shock. We will respect the audience. We will create a unique theater experience for every production. We will push our own limits in order to push the limits of theater. We will honor the playwright's intentions. We will hold interest in entertainment and art.Please visit www.the-hypocrites.com and explore our history as we continue our mission.

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YOU! Help The Hypocrites celebrate their 11th Anniversary of producing quality theater in Chicago.

MISS JULIE
By August Strindberg
Adapted and Directed by Sean Graney
Now through March 2, 2008
At The Chopin Theatre Studio
1543 W Division, Chicago
THURS - SAT AT 8:00 PM, SUN AT 2:00 PM
TICKETS $20

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Music:

Kevin O'Donnell is an Artistic Associate with the Hypocrites and has composed original music for many of our productions. We are big fans!

Movies:

SEE THEATER!

Television:

SEE SOME MORE THEATER!

Books:

Notes and Counter Notes - Writings on the Theater by Eugene Ionesco

My Blog

A Quandary: Christopher Piatt vs. Chris Jones

Christopher Piatt's review of Miss Julie gave The Hypocrites 5 out of 6 Stars and called the show a Must-See. Chris Jones review of Miss Julie stated the show went wide of the target and called the&n...
Posted by The Hypocrites on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:30:00 PST

Charles Isherwood on Promenade

In the February 10 edition of the New York Times, theater critic Charles Isherwood weighed-in on the rising popularity of theater designed with audience participation in mind, including promenade perf...
Posted by The Hypocrites on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:55:00 PST

5 out of 6 Stars

Time Out Chicago / Issue 153 : January 31, 2008 - February 6, 2008Theater review Miss Julie The Hypocrites at Chopin Theatre. By August Strindberg. Adapted and dir. Sean Graney. With Greg Hardigan,...
Posted by The Hypocrites on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:02:00 PST

The Times thinks were cool!

Familiar Thoughts on Suicide? Not So Fast .. By JASON ZINOMAN Published: November 16, 2007 --> --> So you were dying to see Tracy Letts's "August: Osage County" on Broadway, but the stagehands' s...
Posted by The Hypocrites on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:20:00 PST

We’re going to NYC!

Psst, tell your friends! The Hypocrites are heading to New York City as part of the GoChicago! Festival at 59E59 Theaters. Hitting the road this weekend, The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed Love-Suicid...
Posted by The Hypocrites on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:10:00 PST

Even the Tribune likes us!

O'Neill's searing 'Desire Under the Elms' builds toward tragic end By Nina Metz | Special to the Tribune October 12, 2007   There is something alarmingly familiar in Eugene O'Neill's "Desire Un...
Posted by The Hypocrites on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:34:00 PST

Highly Recommended - Chicago Sun-Times

Cast matches O'Neill's 'Desire' THEATER REVIEW | Hypocrites dig deep to find intensity needed for challenging work --> --> October 9, 2007 --> --> BY HEDY WEISS Theatre Critic --> --> Eugene O'Neil...
Posted by The Hypocrites on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:32:00 PST

Critics Choice - The Reader

DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS Eugene O'Neill's 1924 shocker retains its tragic force in the Hypocrites' taut, intelligent revival. Based on the Greek myth of Phaedra and set in 1850s New England, it's the sto...
Posted by The Hypocrites on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:27:00 PST

People Who Write Things Enjoy The Bald Soprano!

Jeff Recommended! Highly Recommended! -  Sun-Times Highly Recommended! - The Chicago Reader 5 out of 6 Stars! - Time Out Chicago "the strongest and loosest effort by the company all season" - The...
Posted by The Hypocrites on Tue, 22 May 2007 09:12:00 PST

THE BALD SOPRANO!

The Bald Soprano by Eugene IonescoDirected by Sean Graney May 13-June 24 Back in 1997, an unknown company called The Hypocrites put up a production of The Bald Soprano at the Café Voltaire. Now, 10 y...
Posted by The Hypocrites on Wed, 09 May 2007 01:45:00 PST