Redmoon Presents:
The Cabinet
THE WAIT IS OVER!
Redmoon’s critically acclaimed spectacle in miniature is back at Redmoon Central!
The Cabinet sets the story of the murderous Dr. Caligari and his somnambulist slave Cesare in an off-kilter world of puppetry and intricate machinery. Inspired by the 1919 German Expressionist silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Cabinet creates a wild, abstracted “cabinet of curiosities” in which five puppeteers manipulate and maneuver the characters and objects much as Caligari controls Cesare’s plight.
Redmoon’s 2010 “Cabinet” Theater Review Round-up
Chicago Sun Times – Highly Recommended
“It happens only rarely that one masterpiece can generate another of the same quality and originality. But the Redmoon theater production of “The Cabinet” — Frank Maugeri’s altogether remarkable reinvention of (and homage to) “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,” the 1919 silent film classic that remains a landmark work of German Expressionism — does precisely that … a show that should be seen not just in Chicago, but around the world. A true classic.”
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—Hedy Weiss
Chicago Reader – Highly Recommended
“…stunning production… builds dread with diamond-edged precision. This is one nightmare that shouldn’t be missed.”
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—Kerry Reid
TimeOut Chicago – Highly Recommended
“…The Cabinet is a dark, gorgeous inversion of Redmoon’s sprawling outdoor aesthetic, a miniaturized spectacle that still hews to the company’s bent for contraptions… Maher’s script is typically esoteric and erudite, as intricate and mesmerizing as the choreography of Stalling’s puppeteers. Poor Cesare’s waking nightmare is the stuff of theatrical dreams.”
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—Kris Vire
Chicago Stage Review – Highly Recommended
“…pure Redmoon enchantment. This is not a revival of a tired out play or a retelling of a familiar story; rather The Cabinet is a remarkable remount of a strange and wondrous creation. Do not miss this brief opportunity to see a rare and astonishing classic Chicago collaboration.”
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—Venus Zarris
Chicago Tribune – Highly Recommended
“Everything takes place at a hypnotic pace … it is the nimble puppeteers in Stalling’s production who make it really live … It is frankly bizarre, and I’m betting you won’t be able to take your eyes off them.”
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—Nina Metz
The Chicago Journal
“Redmoon’s Cabinet perfectly captures the spirit of Wiene’s film while staying true to the company’s unique milieu, which blends live action, puppetry, acrobatics, miniature and elephantine props, and sets with an encompassing steampunk aesthetic. The cumulative effect is a condensed world of awe-inspiring dread and horror wrapped in spectacle of the highest order.”
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— Phil Morehart
Gapers Block
“…a feast for the soul…transforms the horror into something sublime, a moment of profound catharsis…”
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—Randall Colburn
Coilhouse Magazine
“…a sense of dreamlike dislocation…mysterious and lyrical…this is a ravishing treat, absolutely not to be missed!”
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—Jessica Joslin
Chicago Theater Blog
“Haunting, and beautifully done, “The Cabinet” is no lightweight puppet show… the hour-long piece seems to stretch much longer, as if the audience were caught in Cesare’s endless trance.”
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—Leah Zeldes
Steadstyle Chicago
“…every little detail is handled to perfection by this talented troupe. An amazing storytelling experience, told in a way that will make this an experience to remember. If you have never experienced the work of Redmoon, this is a great way to start and once you see one of their productions, you will go back.”
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—Alan Bresloff
NPR’s pick – ‘The Cabinet’ on Eight Forty-Eight
“My choice is ‘The Cabinet’ at Redmoon Theater. This is a revival of their 2005 piece drawn from the silent film classic “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”. And it’s a triumph of several different types of puppetry and miniature theater with complex little sets and stage machinery. And like the original film, no spoken dialogue. It retains all the expressionistic angles of the film and the creepy story of mesmerism and sleepwalking and eroticism. But of course it does it, unlike a movie, it does it in 3 dimensions and with live music. The Cabinet runs at Redmoon Central through March 7th.”
Listen to 2/12/2010 transcript beginning at 6m 45sec
—NPR’s WBEZ, Chicago
The Cabinet is not suggested for audiences under age 13. Parental discretion is recommended for younger audience members. The Cabinet received this rating because it contains acts of violence and a dark story line.
Through March 7th, 2010
Thursdays 8:00 PM Price: $15
Fridays 8:00 and 10:00 PM Price: $20
Saturdays 6:00 and 9:00 PM Price: $25
Sundays 3:00 PM Price: $20
Through April 4th, 2010
Thursdays 8:00 PM Price: $15
Fridays 8:00 PM Price: $20
Saturdays 6:00 and 9:00 PM Price: $25
Sundays 3:00 PM Price: $20
TICKETING INFORMATION:
Group Rate Ticket Price (Parties of 10 or more)—Call the Box Office to order your group discounted tickets!
A $1.50 service fee is applied to each ticket for all online and phone orders. If you would like to avoid the service fee, you may stop by our Box Office during business hours to purchase.
Box Office Hours:
Monday (9am-5pm)
Tuesday (9am-5pm)
Wednesday (9am-5pm)
Thursday (9am-9pm)
Friday (9am-11pm)
Saturday (2pm-10pm)
Sunday (12pm-4pm)
Sold Out/Wait List Policy: Patrons may join the waitlist by coming to the Box Office in person up to one hour prior to the performance start time.
PERFORMANCE AND VENUE INFORMATION:
The running time is 60 minutes with no intermission.
The Box Office will open for ticket purchases and Will Call one hour before the performance. The Bar will open one hour before curtain. The Bar is cash only and serves snacks and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The House will open for seating 30 minutes before the performance.
Tickets are general admission. Patrons are advised to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to curtain for a seat of their choice. No late seating available. Those arriving after curtain will not be admitted.
Redmoon Central is located at 1463 W Hubbard Street near the corner of Grand and Ashland in Chicago’s West Town. Please look for Redmoon’s sign in front of a small parking lot. Walk through the parking lot. Redmoon is located on the left. Ample street parking is available, and handicapped parking is available in our parking lot.
Directions:
From 90/94 northbound: take Lake St (exit 51A) west; take a right on Racine and a left on Hubbard; Redmoon Central will be on your left.
From 90/94 southbound: take Ogden Ave (exit 50A) southwest to Hubbard; take a soft right on Hubbard; Redmoon Central will be on your left.
Via El: Harlem/Lake Green Line train to Ashland; walk north on Ashland, under the Metra tracks; turn right on Hubbard and walk 1.5 blocks; Redmoon Central will be on your right.
Via Bus: #65 (Grand) bus to Armour Street; walk one block south on Armour; turn left on Hubbard; Redmoon Central will be on your right. #9 (Ashland) bus to Grand Avenue; walk one block south on Ashland; turn left on Hubbard and walk 1.5 blocks; Redmoon Central will be on your right.