CURTAIN CALL
Theater previews and openings Oct. 12-18.
SHOW OF THE WEEK: “GYPSY” “American Jornalero/ American Day Laborer”
Teatro Vista presents Ed Cardona Jr.’s play about a group of immigrants who collide with two citizen vigilantes; directed by Nate Santana. Oct. 18-21. Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln, $25. Preview Oct. 24, opens Oct. 25; to Nov. 18. Urban Theater, 2620 W. Division, $25; teatrovista.org
“The End Is Here and That’s Ok”
Performed by Kelly Anderson Dance Theatre, a company inspired by variety, theater and comedy. Oct. 12-14. Links Hall, 3111 N. Western, $12-$40; linkshall.org
“The Golden Girls: Bea Afraid! — The Halloween Edition”
David Cerda’s special edition of his sitcom parody; directed by Becca Holloway. Opens Oct. 13; to Nov. 3. Hell in a Handbag Productions at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, $25, $29; handbagproductions.org
“In the Canyon”
Calamity West’s new play, a story of survival in a broken society, spans 2007-2067; Elly Green directs. Previews begin Oct. 16, opens Oct. 23; to Nov. 25. Jackalope Theatre at Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N. Broadway, $5-$25; jackalopetheatre.org
“The Lonesome West”
Martin McDonagh’s tale of a priest who tries to reconcile two brothers before their
petty fighting spirals into violence; directed by Dana Anderson. Previews begin Oct. 18, opens Oct. 20; to Nov. 18. AstonRep at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark, $25; astonrep.com
“Private Peaceful”
Simon Reade’s adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s book about the heroic sacrifices that were made by those involved in World War I; directed by Reade. Previews begin Oct. 17, opens Oct. 21; to Nov. 11. Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln, $40-$45; privatepeacefulusa.com
“Radio Culture”
Maxim Dosko’s drama examines a single day in the life of a young Belarus man; directed by Amber Robinson. Previews begin Oct. 17, opens Oct. 25; to Dec. 2. Tuta Theatre Chicago, 4670 N. Manor, $25-$30 suggested donation; tutatheatre.org
“Small Mouth Sounds”
In Bess Wohl’s play, a group of adults take their troubles to the woods and attempt to work them out at a secluded retreat; directed by Shade Murray. Previews begin Oct. 18, opens Oct. 27; to Dec. 9. A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells; $30-$40; aredorchidtheatre.org
Tere O’Connor Dance
Performing “Long Run,” a new work by choreographer O’Connor. Oct. 18-20. Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, 1306 S. Michigan, $30; dance.colum.edu