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The U.S. Premiere of
ABSOLUTE HELL
by Rodney Ackland

March 1st to April 29th.

Directed by ensemble member Sheldon Patinkin

Featuring Gift Ensemble Members Brittany Burch, John Connolly, Paul D'Addario, Gabriel Franken, Alexandra Main, Kenny Mihlfried, Lynda Newton, Michael Patrick Thornton and Jay Worthington.

London. One month after World War II has ended. An important election on the horizon...Welcome to the members-only club "La Vie En Rose" and its colorful cast of bohemian lovers, losers, soldiers, and dreamers who prepare to repair both country & self. Big, bold, and haunting, Absolute Hell was nearly lost forever until a rediscovery led to a revival & inclusion in The Royal National Theatre's "Top 100 Plays of The Twentieth Century." The U.S. premiere comes to The Gift in an ensemble-packed production.

The Chicago Premiere of
OH, THE HUMANITY
(and other exclamations)
by Will Eno

June 14th to August 12th

From the Pulitzer Prize Finalist author of Thom Pain (based on nothing) and Middletown comes five short scenes featuring several characters played by the same three actors. In brief, comedic snapshots of everyday people in crisis, Oh, The Humanity gives voice to the restless murmurings of our hearts thru Eno's characteristic mad wit and poetry.

"Mr. Eno dares to still believe that the theater is the natural forum for a collective reckoning with the brutal truths and the consoling beauties of experience. "
--Charles Isherwood, The New York Times.

The World Premiere of
DIRTY
by ensemble member Andrew Hinderaker
Directed by Jonathan Berry

September 13th to November 18th.

From the Joseph Jefferson Nominated writer & director of Suicide, Incorporated comes the story of Matt, who can no longer stomach his job no matter what it pays. And when he concocts a business idea that will net him millions while helping those in need, he believes he's discovered his calling. So why does everyone think this venture is viler than the last? A blend of humor, Hendrix, and hardcore porn, Dirty explores whether there's any place for philanthropy in this cut-throat country called "home".