A Twist of Water

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CHICAGO – The Route 66 Theatre Company and Nerds at Heart celebrate Gay Pride Month with A Twist of Fate, a “woo and view” singles party and performance for queer men on Sunday, June 12 at the Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport Ave.

Eligible bachelors make a date with destiny over themed icebreaker activities, a complimentary cocktail and hors d’ouevres (3 p.m.). A performance of the recently extended A TWIST OF WATER follows (4 p.m.). The acclaimed portrayal of a gay father raising his daughter after the death of his husband is a funny and touching tribute to Chicago and what it means to be a family in today’s society.

Stick around afterward for post-show mingling and a special Q & A with director and co-creator, Erica Weiss.
Event tickets are $44.50 and include admission to the mixer and the show. Advance purchase is required at www.nerdsatheart.com or www.mercurytheaterchicago.com.

A TWIST OF WATER features Stef Tovar as Noah, a gay, widowed history teacher, raising his adopted African-American daughter Jira, played by Falashay Pearson, alone in the wake of his husband’s death in a car accident. When Jira decides that she wants to seek out her birth mother, Noah’s already grief-stricken and strained relationship with his child is pressed to the breaking point. As he struggles to hold on to and rebuild his family, a burgeoning new romance with a younger man, played by Alex Hugh Brown, serves to complicate matters, but may also be a saving grace.

Written by Caitlin Montanye Parrish and Directed by Erica Weiss who is also the co-creator, A TWIST OF WATER features Route 66 Artistic Director Stef Tovar, with Falashay Pearson, Alex Hugh Brown and Lili-Anne Brown.

About Route 66 Theatre Company
Founded in 2008 by Stef Tovar, Route 66 Theatre Company produces theatre that knowingly encounters risk and embraces the American spirit of exploration. Committed to their home base in Chicago where the historic Route 66 began and collaborating with artists in Los Angeles, Route 66 connects cultural divides by giving life to the vibrant stories that link America together. Route 66, has produced five Equity productions in less than three years-including five Chicago premieres, three world premieres and one production produced in two cities. They have been nominated for Los Angeles Critic’s Circle Awards, L.A. Ovation Awards and three Jeff Awards, winning the Jeff Award for Best Sound Design for their production of THE K OF D: AN URBAN LEGEND in 2009. 2010-2011 is their first full season of work, which debuted with the Jeff Award-recommended, world premiere of McMEEKIN FINDS OUT. Their final production is to be announced. www.route66theatre.org

Nerds @ Heart
Proudly making matches since 2006 at their popular Dating for Nerds board game and trivia parties, Nerds at Heart connects brainy hetero and queer singles in Chicago, Milwaukee and the Twin Cities. Twist of Fate is the debut of Nerds at Heart’s new Nerderati events, featuring the best of local culture served up smart. Check out www.nerdsatheart.com or call 312-265-6085 for upcoming events and more information.

Ticket Information
A TWIST OF WATER plays at the Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport in Chicago. The performance schedule is Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 8:00pm, Saturdays at 4pm and 8:00pm, and Sundays at 4pm. Tickets are available for sale at www.mercurytheaterchicago.com or at (773) 325-1700.