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March 25, 2008 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RARELY PERFORMED OSCAR WILDE GEM GETS SPARKLING SUBURBAN PRODUCTION

Elgin, IL - Don't miss Vex Theatre Company's new production of the rarely performed "Lady Windermere's Fan" by Oscar Wilde. Production dates are Fridays through Sundays, April 18 through 27, 2008 at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, in Elgin, IL. To access and download press photos, click here.

"Lady Windermere's Fan," the tale of a young married couple beset by scandal, is arguably Oscar Wilde's best play. "Wilde is an exciting and surprisingly modern playwright," says Cathleen Ann, a founding member of Vex Theatre Company. "I think this play is rarely produced because it is more challenging than his lighter works. We are lucky to have assembled a fine cast who can achieve that delicate balance between comedy and drama." The story is brought to life by fourteen actors, many of whom are seasoned veterans of the stage from Chicago and the suburbs, from musical theatre to improv.

"Lady Windermere's Fan" will be presented Fridays through Sundays, April 18-27, 2008 at the beautiful Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, in downtown Elgin, IL. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 3:00pm. Tickets are $15; $12 for students and seniors. Reservations may be made online at www.vextheatre.org

The cast includes: Tom Akouris and Joel Bonnan from Arlington Heights; Adam Krause from Hanover Park; Peter Rasey from Chicago; Gary Peterson from Hoffman Estates; Elodie Senetra, Cathleen Ann, Madeline Franklin, and Brad Davidow from Palatine; Alison Thalhammer from Park Ridge; Nicole Canale from Pingree Grove; Chris Mulvey from Rolling Meadows; and Debbi Dennison from Schaumburg. It is directed by Rich Geiger of Palatine.

Vex Theatre Company, a non-equity theatre company based in Palatine, IL, is dedicated to bringing high quality, intimate theatre to the suburban stage. For more information, contact Vex Theatre Company at vextheatre@hotmail.com or visit www.vextheatre.org.