Cast of EXIT, premieres tonight!
I recently had the privilege of photographing the talented cast of EXIT, a new play from ICU Ensemble that world-premieres TONIGHT at Chicago’s Greenhouse Theater. The script was written by a friend of mine, a work in progress of hers since we met at the beginning of 2013.
EXIT centers on the life of a young woman and the relationship between her close-knit group of friends. From what I can recall of the script – earlier versions I either read or saw read aloud by actors – it touches on issues of mental illness, specifically bipolar disorder, as well as love, loyalty, and trust. The early scripts have expressed these ideas through spoken word, music, and choreography. I look forward to attending the (finally and officially!) staged show this month, both to support my friend Leah and to allow EXIT to affect me the way it is intended to.
The following images from our promotional shoot are a variety of individual, group, and candid photographs. I chose to use dramatic lighting and strong shadows in order to reflect themes of isolation and loss of control. The actors remained in character throughout our shoot, and the entire crew were delightful to work with.
For more information about EXIT and to purchase tickets, visit
http://www.icuensemblechicago.org/
http://greenhousetheater.org/exit/
Break a leg, guys!














