Shattered Globe Theatre presents
BE HERE NOW
September 5-October 19, 2019
Chicago Premiere!
By Deborah Zoe Laufer
Directed by SGT Producing Artistic Director Sandy Shinner
Jeff-Recommended!
“…a true delight.” – Amy Munice, Picture this Post
“Highly recommended.” – Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre and Concert Reviews
“★★★★★ Transformative and infinitely entertaining.” – Julia W. Rath, Around the Town Chicago
“Funny, sexy and severe at times but has a stunning finish that sends an audience off with a warm, fuzzy feeling.” – Ruth Smerling, Theatreworld Internet Magazine
“. . . exquisitely entrancing. . .” – Mary Shen Barnidge, Windy City Times
“The remarkable Rebecca Jordan [is] one of Chicago’s most gifted actors.” – Ed Tracy, PicksInSix
“[Be Here Now] not only dives deep into what why and how a person achieves happiness, but manages to do it with heart and humor.” – Eucarol Juarez, Splash Magazines
“. . .a tragicomic gem. . .” – Hedy Weiss, WTTW
“Rebecca Jordan is perfect in this role.” – John Accrocco, Buzz Center Stage
“The quartet of actors shine. . .” – Hugh Iglarsh, New City Stage
“Jordan is wonderful . . . her greatest achievement here is to make this personality shift completely believable.” – Karen Topham, Chicago On Stage
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Rebecca Jordan Plays a Conflicted Psyche in Shattered Globe’s BE HERE NOW – by Clare Brennan, Belmont Theater District
Theatre Roundup of Exciting Fall Offerings Throughout Chicago – by Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ, The Chicago Crusader
5 Fall Theater Recommendations from Hedy Weiss – WTTW
Spotlight on a Jewish theater conference and other must-see culture around town – JUF News
Critics’ Picks, September 22, 2019 – Windy City Times
Featuring SGT Ensemble members Deanna Reed-Foster, Rebecca Jordan, and Joe Wiens, with Protégé Alumna Demetra Dee
Bari, an atheist and misanthrope, loses her job teaching nihilism in NYC and ends up working in a fulfillment center in her small hometown. Her empathetic co-workers push her toward yoga, meditation, and a blind date in the pursuit of happiness. But recently, her recurring headaches have gotten more intense, manifesting as ecstatic and almost religious experiences—and they are changing her entire outlook. She’s almost… happy! When she finds out that these rapturous headaches may be killing her, Bari needs to choose: does she live a shortened, joyful life—or does she risk a return to her past life of misery. Be Here Now takes audiences on a hilarious and poignant quest for meaning in modern life.
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Global Perspectives post-show discussions follow each Sunday matinee performance.
October 6 – Jacqui Neurauter from Harmonious Pathways will lead a discussion and mini-exercise on “Happiness and Being” immediately following the 3 PM matinee.
October 13 – Dr. Mary Madrake from Balanced Awakening will lead a discussion on “Finding Happiness and Contentment” immediately following the 3 PM matinee.
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Performances take place at Theater Wit (1229 W Belmont) where SGT is a resident company.
For group discounts, please contact Shattered Globe at groupsales@shatteredglobe.org or by phone at 773-770-0333.
Become a VIP Member to see all three 2019-2020 shows for only $100!
(top, l to r) Demetra Dee and Deanna Reed-Foster with (bottom, l to r) Rebecca Jordan and Joe Wiens
Cast & Crew
Rebecca Jordan* (Bari)
Deanna Reed-Foster* (Patty Cooper)
Joseph Wiens* (Mike Cooper)
Demetra Dee+ (Luanne Cooper)
Sandy Shinner* (Director)
Angela Miller (Scenic Design)
Hailey Rakowiecki^ (Costume Design)
Shelley Strasser* (Lighting Design)
Vivian Knouse* (Props Design)
Stephen Gawrit (Original Music and Sound Design)
Christina Gorman* (Intimacy Choreographer)
Tina Jach (Stage Manager)
Devonte Washington^ (Assistant Stage Manager)
Judy Anderson* (Executive Production Manager)
Lucy Schuh (Production Manager)
*Shattered Globe Ensemble Member
^Shattered Globe Artistic Associate
+Shattered Globe Protégé Alum