Performance Information


​Blue Demon Theatre Presents The Brink Of Womanhood: An Original Musical 

Show Synopsis:
The Brink of Womanhood takes place in the Victorian Era (1860s) in Norland, England. It centers around Elinor Dixon, a young woman reluctantly a part of high Victorian society with an undying dream to attend university. On her path to higher academia, she is deterred by her mother’s traditional beliefs, her sister’s wish to follow orders, and her confusing love interests. The Brink Of Womanhood is a beautiful story of what it means to have the courage to listen to your own conscience, no matter the cost. 

Performances:
April 1 @ 7 PM
April 2 @ 2 PM
April 2 @ 7 PM
April 3 @ 2 PM
Doors open: 25 minutes before show time
Running time: 120 minutes

Tickets:
$10 for all students of all ages
​$15 for adults

Location:
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
Black Box Studio A (2nd Floor)
2936 N Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60657
Parking: behind the building on Oakdale, and South of the building on Southport

COVID-19 Policy:
All audience members must wear a face covering while inside the performance space.

Cast List

Elinor | Emma Gordon 
Lydia | Grace Provan ​
Prissy | Bella Parkinson
Poppy | Lia Heilkema
Penelope | Emma Bretzlaff
Mrs. Dixon | Gabby Potempa
​Mr. Crumphent | Sam Albrecht
Thomas | Charlie LaBerge
Martin | Carlos Roques
Gaylord | Dominic Reyes

Production Staff

Producer | Ben Stumpe
Director, Playwright | Anmarie D'Ortenzio
Composers | Ayda Akbal & Anmarie D'Ortenzio
Assistant Director | Anum Sadruddin
Music Director | Anmarie D'Ortenzio
Accompanist | John Gogo
Rehearsal Music Director | Elizabeth Crutchfield
Assistant Rehearsal Music Director | Gabby Potempa
Stage Manager | Ellie Rath
Set Designer ​| Ben Stumpe
Light Designers/Operators | Jade Magno McGovern & Trinh Vo
Sound Designers/Operators | Gabby Potempa & Trinh Vo
Stage Crew | Gael Rojas