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Next Draft Series

HOW TO KILL A RODENT

by Eleanor McCaughey

June 1 & 3, 2024

at The Understudy

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A new comedy that follows two Canadians as they take a road trip to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania in an effort to commit a minor act of terrorism against the United States: assassinate Punxsutawney Phil, that magical prognosticating groundhog, on live television.

Production team:

Playwright:
Eleanor McCaughey

​Director:
Maddy Brown^

Dramaturg:
Zoe Sjogerman^

Sound Design:
Alexander Attea^

Cast:

GUY - Peter Ferneding^
CARRIE - Stephanie Fongheiser^
ENSEMBLE - Madison Kiernan

^ Denotes Avalanche Theatre ensemble member

Featured ensemble members

With support from:

Illinois Arts Council Agency

Tower Transitions

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