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Must Eat TV 5
A Live Reading of Your Favorite Thanksgiving Television Episodes

It’s Turkey Time again! As per Ghostlight Ensemble’s nearly yearly tradition (Thanks COVID), we present Must Eat TV: A Live Reading of Your Favorite Thanksgiving Television Episodes. This is the Thanksgiving-themed installment of the company’s ongoing live reading series.

Thanksgiving is that strangest of American traditions involving stuffing ourselves silly with turkey, pie and whatever weird food that only your family serves at Thanksgiving (20 different kinds of Jello molds, anyone?), as well as ignoring that one cousin nobody likes and tiptoeing around politics while giving thanks and watching television. So join your Ghostlight family (including our weird cousin) for a celebration of the Great American Eating Holiday.

The lineup features “Giblets for Murray” from Mad About You, “Thanksgiving” from Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist and “The Last Temptation of Mac” from Night Court at 7 p.m. at Black Eagle Club (1938 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613), in North Center.

The live reading is directed by Christine Marie and features:

Mad About You: “Giblets for Murray”
Jamie: Mary Jordan
Paul: Rob Speer
Sylvia, Lisa: Becca Argento
Burt: Chad Wise
Ira: Khnemu Menu-Ra
Casheir: J. Rohr
Theresa: Wendy Hayne
Gus: Sean Harklerode
Fran: Mabel Fleming
Murray the Dog: Olivia Sieck

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist:“Thanksgiving”
Dr. Katz: Rob Speer
Ben: J. Rohr
Dom Irrera/Clients: Chad Wise
Laura: Becca Argento
Todd/Clerk: Khnemu Menu-Ra
Ros: Olivia Sieck
Julie: Wendy Hayne
Stanley: Sean Harklerode

Night Court: “The Last Temptation of Mac”
Bull: J. Rohr
Harry: Rob Speer
Christine: Wendy Hayne
Mac: Khnemu Menu-Ra
Lenore: Mary Jordan
Dan: Chad Wise
Roz: Mabel Fleming
Quon Li: Becca Argento
Phil: Sean Harklerode
Various Defendants: Olivia Sieck

There is a suggested donation of $5 at the door, which will help Ghostlight fund its upcoming season, AND a non-perishable good or additional cash donation to benefit North Center’s Common Pantry, which provides emergency food and social services to those in need.

Details
What:
Must Eat TV 5: A Live Reading of Your Favorite Thanksgiving Television Episodes
Where:
Black Eagle Club (1938 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613)
When:
Thursday, November 21, 2024
What time:
7 p.m.
How much:
Suggested donation of $5, plus a donation for Common Pantry
Transportation Information:
Ample paid street parking is available along Irving Park Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. Some neighborhood streets nearby offer free street parking.
Nearby public transportation includes the Irving Park Brown Line Stop, as well as the #80 (Irving Park) bus and the #50 (Damen) bus, both of which stop at the six corners with Lincoln Avenue.