Among the Squirrels

Among the Squirrels is a new play by Eric Appleton, and was the first mainstage production of The Black Ship Co. It premiered in February 2011 in Chicago's Bucktown.

Synopsis

In this play within a documentary, naturalist David Attenborough explores the changing lives of Topher and Vicki, and the indigenous Chicago goth/industrial scene. Join our host as he watches Topher adapt to the challenges of a new environment, and look for answers among the squirrels.

Reception

Directed by Nicki Mazzocca, Among the Squirrels traffics in the trials and tribulations of the sartorially dark denizens of Chicago’s urban Goth subculture as they contend with maintaining relationships and family at the mercy of the desperate absurdities of job-searching in a recession.

-Paige Listerud, Chicago Theater Blog 
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