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THEY BROKE UP

By Skyler Tarnas

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World Premiere​

November 6 - 22, 2026

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It's New Year's Eve, and it sure looks like the world is ending. But much more importantly, Brett and Amy have just broken up. As aliens pollute the water, zombies run for Congress, birds ravage the housing market, and an apocalyptic cult plans for the end of days, Brett and Amy's friends scheme to reunite them while the ex-couple themselves try to navigate a world with an end-date and a world without each other.

CAST

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AMY - Gabriela Diaz^

BRETT - Alexander Attea^

KC - Kylie (Ky) Anderson^ 

VIOLET - Maya McEntyre

DERBY - Mitch Fischer^

TRUDY - Reagan Kay James

SPENCER - Jack Disselhorst

SHY - Jo Tannous

 

U/S AMY - Lily Lourigan
U/S BRETT - Nathan Keiller

U/S KC - Becca G Anderson

U/S DERBY - Curen Feliciani

U/S TRUDY - Katie Bevil

U/S SPENCER - Matt Schutz^

CREATIVE TEAM

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DIRECTOR - Owen Hickle-Edwards^

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - Kevin Aoussou

PRODUCTION MANAGER - Zoe Sjogerman^
STAGE MANAGER - Emma Crumption
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER - Yukta Sinha

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - Alishiana Uyao

SCENIC DESIGNER - Noella Bonsol
LIGHTING DESIGNER - Nathan Keiller
SOUND DESIGNER - Drew McCall

COSTUME DESIGNER - Eel Black
PROPS DESIGNER - Ab Rieve

PROJECTION DESIGNER - Steven Albert
FIGHT & INTIMACY DESIGNER - Tristin Hall

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^Denotes Avalanche Theatre Ensemble Member

  • Fri, Nov 06
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
    Nov 06, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    By Skyler Tarnas. An off-the-wall breakup story about a friend group navigating multiple apocalypses.
  • Sat, Nov 07
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
    Nov 07, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    By Skyler Tarnas. An off-the-wall breakup story about a friend group navigating multiple apocalypses.
  • Sun, Nov 08
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
    Nov 08, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    By Skyler Tarnas. An off-the-wall breakup story about a friend group navigating multiple apocalypses.
  • Wed, Nov 11
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
    Nov 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    By Skyler Tarnas. An off-the-wall breakup story about a friend group navigating multiple apocalypses.
  • Thu, Nov 12
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
    Nov 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    By Skyler Tarnas. An off-the-wall breakup story about a friend group navigating multiple apocalypses.
  • Fri, Nov 13
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
    Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    By Skyler Tarnas. An off-the-wall breakup story about a friend group navigating multiple apocalypses.
  • Sat, Nov 14
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
    Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    By Skyler Tarnas. An off-the-wall breakup story about a friend group navigating multiple apocalypses.
  • Sun, Nov 15
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
    Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    By Skyler Tarnas. An off-the-wall breakup story about a friend group navigating multiple apocalypses.
  • Mon, Nov 16
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
    Nov 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    By Skyler Tarnas. An off-the-wall breakup story about a friend group navigating multiple apocalypses.
  • Wed, Nov 18
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
    Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    By Skyler Tarnas. An off-the-wall breakup story about a friend group navigating multiple apocalypses.
  • Thu, Nov 19
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
    Nov 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    By Skyler Tarnas. An off-the-wall breakup story about a friend group navigating multiple apocalypses.
  • Fri, Nov 20
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
    Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    By Skyler Tarnas. An off-the-wall breakup story about a friend group navigating multiple apocalypses.
  • Sat, Nov 21
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
    Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    By Skyler Tarnas. An off-the-wall breakup story about a friend group navigating multiple apocalypses.
  • Sun, Nov 22
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
    Nov 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    By Skyler Tarnas. An off-the-wall breakup story about a friend group navigating multiple apocalypses.

THEY BROKE UP is presented with support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

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