The Best Medicine

or, The Prenormorous Tale of Dr. Proboscis

June 12-14, 19-21, 2009
Friday 7:30 PM, Saturday 3 & 7:30 PM, Sunday 3 PM
$12 Adults/ $10 in Advance, $5 Kids
8000 E Prairie, Skokie, IL McCracken Middle School (Directions)

Part fairy tale, part slapstick comedy, and part musical, The Best Medicine is a whimsical theatrical adventure guaranteed to delight children of all ages. The town of Townsington has lost its sparkle. It has lost its shine. Their only hope is a scheming Doctor and his trusty assistant. Will the doctor truly be able to prescribe the best medicine and save the town from their dull days? Taking inspiration from the greatest physical comedians of all time, writer and director Sarah Scanlon (Moscow Art Theatre/Dell’Arte School of Physical Theatre Grad) works with the ensemble to create a world where joy is found in the simplest of places in a time where all hope has been lost.

“Marty Scanlon brings down the house as the embittered Old Man Townser.”
“All is enhanced by Corey Lubowich’s clever scenic and costume design.” “This play has definite appeal to children.” -Beverly Friend, ChicagoCritic.com

“The ensemble comes together as a whole to create an enjoyable experience for the audience.” -Gerron Jordan, Skokie Review

Cast and Creative Team

Writer & Director by Sarah Scanlon
Assoc. Producer: Jill Harris*
Scenic & Costume Designer: Corey Lubowich*
Lighting Designer: Jason Block
Stage Manager: David Beller
Technical Director: Lauren Swedlow
Properties Designer: Molly Scanlon*
Shadow Puppet Designer: Yonit Olshan

Cast:
Dr. Proboscis: Marty Dubin*
Gelato: Nathan Hakimi
Narrator: Benjamin Rosenthal*
Little Girl: Jessica Trier*
Mother: Kori Miner*
Old Man Townser/Foley Artist: Marty Scanlon*
Townspeople:
Clayton Fox*
Tyrone Phillips
Ben Raanan*
Jason Silverman
Julia Spiegel