October 7

Posted by DCA Theater on September 14, 2010 in July-December 2010 Season, Factory Theater's "1985"

By Chas Vrba, actor & playwright of 1985

I’m a fan of coincidence.  Life presents random sequences of events that we try to assign meaning to when the occurrences don’t seem so random.

As we’ve been knee deep in the rehearsal process, it took me a little while to realize that our Opening Night, October 7, falls on the 26th Anniversary of what was probably one of the most unusual days I’ve experienced as a Chicago sports fan.

On October 7th 1984, my childhood hero, Walter Payton broke Jim Brown’s all-time rushing record in a game against the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field.  I was 12 years old at the time and in attendance at the game.  While it may be nothing more than a sports record, I genuinely felt that I was witnessing an important historical moment.  I soaked in the celebration and fanfare and felt very fortunate to be there.  It really seemed like a perfect day to be a Chicago sports fan.  However, the day wasn’t over, and this being Chicago, one could almost expect some sort of rain on our parade.  Well, the rain came, in the form of the Chicago Cubs.

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Sneak peek

Posted by DCA Theater on September 8, 2010 in July-December 2010 Season, Factory Theater's "1985"

Check out below video link for a sneak peek of Factory Theater’s production of 1985 coming soon to the Storefront Theater October 5 - November 7, 2010. 

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Factory Theater’s “1985”: Post your review

Posted by DCA Theater on July 27, 2010 in July-December 2010 Season, Factory Theater's "1985"

October 5 - November 7
Storefront Theater

PAPA BEAR IS WATCHING YOU. Winston Smith is sick of losing. His Chicago sports teams let him down time and again, and he’s through. Or is he? Is it even possible to disavow himself of his team loyalty? Bear down, Chicago, and discover what happened to the Cubs in ’84; what treachery existed behind the ‘79 Disco Demolition; how the Eastland Disaster saved the NFL; and why the ’85 Bears lost that game in Miami. On this 25th anniversary of the celebrated Super Bowl Shuffle season, Factory Theater imagines an Orwellian Chicago where winning isn’t everything, it just might be the only thing.

View photos by John W. Sisson, Jr.

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