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Hell in a Handbag Productions

Changing the world, one smile at a time.

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THE GOLD STANDARD FOR CAMP IN CHICAGO- THE CHICAGO READERHell In A Handbag Productions was formed in March 2002.HIAH's debut production was POSEIDON! An Upside-Down Musical, which had successful consecutive runs at Theatre Building Chicago and Bailiwick Repertory before being produced at the New York International Fringe Festival earning an award of Excellence for Best Ensemble and was the top attended show as well.HIAH has also produced Fa La La This, our annual holiday monologue showcase, Rudolph, the Red-Hosed Reindeer (Now in its 9th year), How 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane' Happened, SCARRIE-The Musical, The Twilight Gallery, Judy's Scary Little Christmas and Caged Dames. The Handbag ensemble is: Annie Gloyn, Brigitte Ditmars, Derek Czaplewski, Trista Smith, Michael Miller, Tina Haglund, Tim Howard, David Cerda, Adrienne Smith, Ed Jones, Patricia Austin, Terry McCarthy, Steve Kimbrough, Chad McLaughlin, Merrie Greenfield, Lon Ellenberger, and Aaron Smith
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hell in a Handbag Productions presents the return of Summer Camp 2 Cabaret readings for serious CampersWhat/When: L’imitation of of Life – Directed by David Cerda, adapted by Ricky Graham and Running with Scissors based on an original script by Bruce McNally , runs June 24, 25, 26 & July 1, 2, 3 Marked Down Woman – Directed by Will Rogers, adapted by David Cerda, Derek Czaplewski & Adrienne Smith from an original script by Robert Rossen and Abem Finkel, runs July 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 Eating Raoul- The Musical – Directed by Matt Gunnels book by Paul Bartel, Music, runs Aug. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14- Music by Boyd Graham, Lyrics by Jed Feur Where: Mary’s Attic (above Hamburger Mary’s in Andersonville) 5400 N. Clark. A smoke free environment! Admission: $12 -$15, All shows at 8 PM For advanced reservations go to Brown Paper Tickets online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/36587 or call 1-800- 838-3006# # #Send Page To a Friend

Music:

  Cast recordings of POSEIDON! An Upside Down Musical, Rudolph the Red Hosed Reindeer and SCARRIE- The Musical available at http://www.handbagproductions.org/support.shtml

Movies:

  The Poseidon Adventure, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, Carrie, Caged, The Birds, Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Die Mommie Die!, Girls Will Be Girls, Detour, Lady of Burlesque, Mildred Pierce, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Dawn, Portrait of a Teenage Runaway, The Initiation of Sarah, Sarah T.-Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic, Imitation of Life, Raging Bull, The Caretakers, Strait Jacket, The Man with Two Brains, Faster Pussycat Kil! Kill!, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, Valley of the Dolls, Escape From Witch Mountain, Torch Song, The Damned Don't Cry, Videodrome

Television:

The Love Boat, Night Gallery, The Twilight Zone, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (Rankin Bass), Small Wonder, The Comeback

Books:

   /center The Birds by Camille Paglia, Hitcock: The Dark Side of Genius by Donald Spoto, Carrie Stephen King, The Poseidon Adventure by Paul Gallico, Bette and Joan- The Divine Feud

Heroes:

  Joan Crawford, Jayne Mansfield, Charles Busch, John Waters, Charles Ludlam, Phyllis Diller, Carol Burnett, Lily Tomlin, Ann-Margret, Harvey Korman, Mel Brooks,

My Blog

Die Mommie Die- INDUSTRY RATES just added- 2 more shows

DIE! MOMMIE, DIE By Charles Busch Directed by Cheryl Snodgrass 2 performances added! SPECIAL INDUSTRY RATES JUST ADDED Where: The Bailiwick Repertory  Studio Space, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. When: Two a...
Posted by Hell in a Handbag Productions on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:23:00 PST

Die! Mommie, Die! raves...

The reviews are finally in and well they're fabulous- not that reviews matter... PURE CAMP HEAVEN- The Windy City Times LAUGHS AND GASPS- Chicago Sun-Times CERDA COMPLETELY INHABITS THE DIVA- Cen...
Posted by Hell in a Handbag Productions on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:53:00 PST

Join us this Saturday for Spicy Action

The Spot Presents The Inaugural UPTOWN "Save the Drama for Mama" Chili Cook-off Benefit to support Local Theater Including Hell In A Handbag What: Competition among Local area restaurants & bars ...
Posted by Hell in a Handbag Productions on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:32:00 PST

Die! Mommie, Die! Press release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hell in a Handbag Productions presents the Chicago premiere of DIE! MOMMIE, DIE! By Charles Busch Directed by Cheryl Snodgrass Where: The Bailiwick Repertory  Studio Space, 12...
Posted by Hell in a Handbag Productions on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:50:00 PST

What’s up with Handbag????

Damn, we’re busy! We’re in our third week of rehearsals for the Chicago premiere of Die! Mommie, Die!. What makes it extra cool is that it;s the new version so its actually the Midwest pre...
Posted by Hell in a Handbag Productions on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:17:00 PST

Coming soon...Die! Mommie Die! Auditions

We will be presenting the Chicago premiere of Die! Mommie Die! by Charles Busch in April 2008 so sit tight. Auditions will be announced any minute now. We're looking for: Edith Sussman- The father lo...
Posted by Hell in a Handbag Productions on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST

Thanks for a HANDBAGTACULAR year

Thanks to all of our devoted Handbag followers for making 2007 one of our most successful years ever. Caged Dames, Summer Camp, The Birds and Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer were smashing successes, pr...
Posted by Hell in a Handbag Productions on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:57:00 PST

Rudolph DISCOUNT Tix

Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer tickets are only $15 if you order by phone until Nov. 29. Call the Bailiwick now at 773-883-1090 beofre the price goes up!
Posted by Hell in a Handbag Productions on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:20:00 PST

The Birds ticket special!

Hello all you little birdies. Have you seen the super duper spectacular critically acclaimed, Tippi Hedren approved all singing, all terror production of The Birds yet? No, you say? We know times are ...
Posted by Hell in a Handbag Productions on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:29:00 PST

Vote for Hell in Handbag for the PRESSIE AWARDS

Hot on the heels of David Cerda's After Dark award for musical score in Caged Dames, Hell in a Handbag is nominated for the prestigious PRESSIE Award. Ed Jones best described it as a gay Peoples ...
Posted by Hell in a Handbag Productions on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:42:00 PST