By Cori Lang Having moved to Chicago nine short months ago, I was eager to immerse myself in the new works bubbling up around the city. Being able to view Underscore Theatre Company’s post-pandemic return to the stage, Notes & Letters, has rejuvenated this excitement in me. Through vibrant melodies and dynamic cast performances, Underscore
Underscore Theatre Company Names New Executive Director: Sebastian Fabál
CHICAGO (March 22, 2021) – Underscore Theatre Company today announced the appointment of Sebastian Fabál as its new Executive Director, succeeding Rachel Elise Johnson in the position. Comments Founding Executive Director and current Board Member Laura Stratford, “Seb brings to the role a rare combination of real-world business acumen and demonstrated commitment to the development of new musicals. During a
‘Proxy’ fulfills company’s mission by underscoring the need for development of new musical theatre
You wouldn’t derive “timid” or “anemic” from a pitch as this: Fifteen years ago, our lead Vanessa (Carisa Gonzalez) was stabbed and left for dead by her best childhood friend Ronnie. Now a stagnating clickbait writer on the skids, Vanessa’s going back home to interview Ronnie to find closure, save her job, maybe patch things up with her family.
The only thing wrong with Underscore’s hilarious ‘Ballad of Lefty & Crabbe’ is its inevitable ending
Penned by visiting Missourians Ben Auxier, Brian Huther and Seth Macchi, and directed by their cohort Rusty Sneary, this gag-a-second, mile-a-minute romp just goes to show that sometimes, the oldest jokes in the book are still in the book for a reason.
