Jo Slowik has a role in "Rabbit Hole" at Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre

2014 Sep 18

Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre presents the 2007 Pulitzer Prize winning play "Rabbit Hole" on September 26-28 and October 2-5. Playwright David Lindsay-Abaire brilliantly unfolds the emotional conflict of a family dealing with grief. Guest director Michael Bassett of Oak Park carefully leads the cast into a place of authenticity, and delicately balances their characters into a place of truthfulness.

Jo Slowik of Joliet has a role in the production.

"Rabbit Hole" tells the story of a family dealing with a tragic loss. Becca (Rachel Tau of Woodale) and Howie (Sean Gallagher of Mokena) lean on their family to put their lives back together after losing their 4 year-old son Danny. After eight months of mourning, Becca and Howie are spiraling down a "rabbit hole" in their own ways, with no clear way to get out. From Jason (Zackary Abu-Shanab of Plainfield) the teenager who has the misfortune of forever being affected by Danny's death, Becca's mother Nat (Jo Slowik of Joliet) and sister Izzy (Nicole Riedy of Darien), all confront their despair through comedy, wit and strength. "Rabbit Hole".... when the only way out is through.

Working behind the scenes: Harold McCay of Joliet (scenic design), Celeste Mackey of Joliet (costume design), Andrew Nelsen of Joliet (lighting design), Emma McGee of Joliet (sound design), Sylmarie Soto of Joliet (stage manager) and Kate O'Neil of Yorkville (properties), Faith Berry of Joliet (light board operator) and Dave Pomatto (assistant technical director).

Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2:30 p.m. In addition, there is 4 p.m. matinee on Saturday, October 4. Tickets can be purchased through the Philip Lynch Theatre box office from the hours of 1-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Patrons may reserve tickets over the phone by calling (815) 836-5500.

Lewis University is a Catholic university in the Lasallian tradition offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,700 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates. The seventh largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.