Little Fish

Description
In the Chicago premiere of Michael John LaChiusa’s Little Fish, thirty-something writer Charlotte decides to give up smoking and tries to compensate with swimming and jogging – but to no avail. With the help of her friends Kathy and Marco, she embarks on a modern-day odyssey to face the eclectic demons of her past. Loosely based on Deborah Eisenberg’s short stories Days and Flotsam, Little Fish’s score is infused with Latin, jazz, rock, and what’s been described as "pure urban noise within Charlotte's mind."

"What I love the most about this musical is that it has these huge ideas attached to it – isolation versus connection… addiction… trauma… but they exist within a bright, fast-paced, hilariously wry musical comedy,” comments Director Allison Hendrix. “We see three friends in the midst of their ‘Saturn Returns,’ figuring out how to be better people, better friends and ultimately, better citizens of the world. These characters' journeys will feel familiar and close to home to our audiences."

Reviews
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THREE STARS!
"Quick-moving and quick-witted, with strong music direction...[and a] fine ensemble!"
- Kris Vire, Time Out Chicago
READER RECOMMENDED!
"The skillfulness of every aspect of this Kokandy Productions Chicago premiere...make this show a standout!"
- Albert Williams, Chicago Reader
CRITICS PICK!
"Refreshingly thoughtful, nuanced and contemplative"
- Erin Shea Brady, PerformInk Chicago

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Creative Team
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Michael John LaChuisa
Music, Lyrics, & Book
Allison Hendrix
Direction
Kory Danielson
Music Direction
Kasey Alfonso
Choreography
Arnel Sancianco
Set
Alexander Ridgers
Lighting
Kate Setzer Kamphausen
Costumes
Michael J. Patrick
Sound
Mealah Heidenreich
Props
Lindsay Brown
Production Manager
Kait Samuels
Stage Manager
Keegan Bradac
Sound Engineer
Emily Boyd
Paint Charge
Shawn Rodriguez
Master Electrician
Alan Weusthoff
Technical Director
Zach Schley
Technical Director
Alison McLeod
Assistant Stage Manager
Phoebe Fox
Assistant Choreographer
Cast
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All production photos by Michael Brosilow.