Put Your Money Where Their Mouth Is
Will Act For Food is putting on a play and collecting resources for the hungry at the same time.
"We Won’t Pay! We Won’t Pay!", written by Dario Fo, is going on at Stage Left Theatre (3408 N. Sheffield) Tuesdays and Wednesdays,October 2- November 7 at 8 pm. Tickets are $15, or $10 for students and seniors, $1 for each nonperishable food item (up to $5 off).
The play is described by translator Ron Jenkins as “a comedy of hunger.” It peeks into the lives of two sets of poor couples and their struggles with both literal and figurative hunger. A starving mob steals food and and when family members begin to hide food from each other, a comedy of stashed goods, fake pregnancies, and spousal deception ensues.
Wednesday, October 31st is designated as Cans for Cash night for the play - patrons can pay their entire $30 special admission with nonperishable food items, or with any combination of cans and cash. After the show, patrons are invited to join the cast and crew, at Uncommon Ground (3800 N.Clark), for a Halloween party with food,spirits,and live music.
All food raised will benefit The Lakeview Pantry, Will Act For Food’s partner in community service. E-mail Melissa or call 773-279-9832 for more information.
