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THEATER Neo-Futurists' 'The Infinite Wrench' returns to the stage Sept. 18
2021-09-08
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Chicago's longest-running late-night show, The Neo-Futurists' The Infinite Wrench, kicks off the company's 2021-22 season of programming with a return to weekly in-person performances on Saturday, Sept. 18.
The signature production resumes its 33-year-long run and takes place every Saturday at 10:30 p.m. and every Sunday at 7 p.m., with enhanced health and safety measures.
The Infinite Wrench is The Neo-Futurists' ongoing and ever-changing attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes for a live audience. Each play offers something different.
During the performances of The Infinite Wrench, actors will not be wearing masks. For the safety of the actors and audience members, all audience members will be required to show proof of vaccination and will be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Tickets are $10 each; visit neofuturists.org . |
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