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Rivendell Theatre Ensemble 
presents

NO SUCH THING

A World Premiere by RTE Member Lisa Dillman

Directed by Malkia Stampley

March 22 - April 27, 2025

Previews March 22 - 29

Regular performances thru April 27, 2025

Thursdays and Fridays at 8PM
Saturdays at 4PM & 8PM

Check ticket link for special performance dates

DOWNLOAD SHOW PROGRAM HERE

Once a sought-after screenwriter, Ren finds herself  "a woman of a certain age" at a crossroads of social and professional invisibility. 

 

The newest play from the writer of Rivendell’s
hit productions of The Walls and American
Wee-Pie
, No Such Thing examines what makes a life story and charts the unpredictable changes in a society that downsizes women out of their most productive years. 

 

Production Sponsor: Michael Litt

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5940 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 654-3118

Ask for the Rivendell Pre-Fixe Menu
(Click HERE to see the menu)

Cast

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Jessica Ervin+  
OLIVIA 

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Susan Gosdick*

REN

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Matt DeCaro*
TED

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Cheryl Hamada*
MARILYN

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Josh Odor
FALLON

Understudies
Patrick Blashill, Ted 
Jelani Julyus, Fallon 

Suzy Krueckeberg, Ren/Marilyn 
Anna Yee, Olivia

Cast

Creative Team

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Lisa Dillman+
Playwright

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Malkia Stampley --
Director

Creative Team

Shannon Golden, Production Manager
Kristi Martens*,
Stage Manager
Hanna Dworkin, Asst. Director
Lauren Nichols^, Scenic Designer
Evelyn Danner, Costume Designer
Madeleine Reid, Lighting Designer
Ethan Korvne, Original Music & Sound Design
Lonnae Hickman, Props Design
Tanya Palmer, Dramaturg

Cristin Carole, Intimacy Director
Carly Zamost, Assistant Stage Manager
Axel Adams, Technical Director

Chase Barron, Master Electrician
Chas Mathieu, Carpenter
Devin Meseke, Scenic Charge
Ema Kester, Front of House/Community Engagement
Ashley Neal+, Casting

Glenn Obrero +, Casting

Music: Amor Eterno’
Written by Juan Gabriel, Performed by Marco Rivera Rosa

+= Member Rivendell Theatre Ensemble 

 *=Member Actors Equity Association
-- = Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

^ = Member of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE 

Rehearsal Process

Photo credit: Marcus Davis

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