‘America’ In Chicago

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The best of America comes to Chicago this month as Dee Ryan (The Office, the RSC’s Complete Millennium Musical (abridged)) directs a special one-hour, five-actor production of The Complete History of America (abridged) on Saturday nights at the IO Theater (plus Sunday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 20). Dee and cast member Sheri Flanders talk about the special energy fueling this production; how it’s timed to coincide with the Democratic National Convention; the exciting Edinburgh Fringe-like vibe of IO; how they’re keeping the bronzers locked up; the wonder and power of ensemble-driven theatre; and how Second City veteran Dee wants to bring an improvisational energy to scripted comedy. (Length 17:44) (PICTURED (l-r): Devan Seaman, Sheri Flanders, Dee Ryan, Nick Rowley, Edgar Nevarez, Walter Mueller.)