Neil Labute

  Thursday, October 29 The Mercy Seat by Neil LaBute Profiles Theatre 4147 N. Broadway, Chicago Profiles Theatre will host a special performance of the Midwest Premiere by Neil LaBute with a wine and cheese reception before the show and a talk back with the cast and director immediately following the performance. In a time of national tragedy, the world changes overnight. On September 12, 2001, Ben Harcourt finds himself in the downtown apartment of his lover, Abby Prescott. Over the course of the night, Ben and Abby explore the choices now available to them in an existence different from the one they knew ... Read Full Story

They are two very different, but equally impressive resumes. One lists the credits of a serious stage actor, who trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, made his London debut in “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” and originated the leads in such Neil LaBute plays as “The Shape of Things” and “Bash.” “I’m lucky to have worked with a lot of other good actors,” says LaBute, whose new “Reasons to be Pretty” just debuted on Broadway. “But he could have done ‘Fat Pig.’ He could have done ‘In the Company of Men.’ He is really sort of the prototype for me.” The other ... Read Full Story

  Commendable performances make best of flawed script Profiles Theatre presents: The Mercy Seat by Neil LaBute directed by Joe Jahraus thru November 15th ( buy tickets ) reviewed Catey Sullivan With The Mercy Seat , Profiles Theatre continues its long collaboration with Neil LaBute as well as its far shorter but oh-so rewarding work with Cheryl Graeff . The former isn’t in top shape with this elliptical and implausible drama. The latter creates a complex, indelible and exhaustingly authentic character within a deeply flawed play. The two-hander between Graeff and Darrell W. Cox begins on Sept. 12, 2001. Abby ( Graeff ), enters ... Read Full Story

Last night Suzie and I watched Lakeview Terrace . The movie tells the story of an interracial couple that move next door to a wound-tight black member of the LAPD. What transpires is a great story of jealousy, police abuse, racial division, and crime by those who are to serve and protect. Samuel L. Davis is a masterful actor. He persuades you of his good intentions that battle his inner demons. He captivates the screen. I highly recommend this movie. Read Full Story

Description: Plot : Will be available soon !! The Wicker Man movie is Directed By : Neil LaBute Starring : Nicolas Cage, Ellen Burstyn, Kate Beahan, Frances ... | Category: Thriller , Horror , Mystery Read Full Story