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Fish Men

Apr 7 – May 6, 2012 in Goodman's Owen Theatre

2 hours and 22 minutes with one intermission


Goodman Theatre Presents The Teatro Vista Production of Fish Men

With biting humor and unexpected pathos, Fish Men focuses on a group of unforgettable characters, drawn together by a shared need to overcome their individual demons.

On a hot summer day in Washington Square Park, New York, a group of chess hustlers engage in spirited matches played out in real-time, hoping to lure unsuspecting players into a high-stakes hustle. Their patience is soon rewarded with the appearance of Rey Reyes, a young professional who naively agrees to their challenge. But as the game progresses, the circumstances that stoke the fire of each player’s obsession with the game are revealed, laying bare their inner demons and devastations.

 

 

Group Tickets: Now available for 10+, email Groups@GoodmanTheatre.org for information on select discounted rates and perks.

Questions? Need help? Contact the box office at (312) 443-3800, 12noon – 5pm, daily.


For Theater of the Mind: Performance buyouts are available for groups (16 or more). Groups save $10 on tickets as well as waived service fees email Groups@GoodmanTheatre.org for availability.

Critical Praise

  • ★★★★ (out of 5)

    – Time Out Chicago

  • “Arguably the most thrilling duel not requiring a fight choreographer in the history of Chicago theater”

    – Windy City Times

Artists

Edward Torres

Director

Cándido Tirado

Playwright

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Teatro Vista

Production

Daniel Cantor

Stuart

Raúl Castillo

Rey Reyes

Mike Cherry

John

Gordon Chow

Dr. Lee

Ricardo Gutiérrez

Jerome

Cedric Mays

Cash

Eric Sherman-Christ

PeeWee

Howard Witt

Adam Kirchbaum, AKA Ninety-Two

Collette Pollard

Scenic Design

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Christine Pascual

Costume Design

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Jesse Klug

Lighting Design

Mikhail Fiksel

Sound Design

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Kristin Leahey

Dramaturg

Tanya Palmer

Dramaturg

Kimberly Osgood

Production Stage Manager