Here’s an interesting series of theatre events: The Afterlife Trilogy. It’s a work by two friends, Fern Chertkow, who died in 1988, and Richard Engling, who is the founder of Polarity Ensemble Theatre. Engling has put together a trilogy of works featuring one of his novels (“Visions of Anna”), one of Chertlow’s novels (“She Plays in Darkness”, and a play he wrote (“Anna in the Afterlife”) based on their friendship. The trilogy will launch with a series of readings and scenes from the works, culminating in the premier of the play in April.
The Afterlife Trilogy Launch Party
7 p.m. on Oct. 7
Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago
Selected scenes from “She Plays in Darkness” and “Visions of Anna” followed by a book signing and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and half price drinks at the bar. Free; no reservations required.
(773) 404-7336
The Afterlife Trilogy Event
6:30 p.m. on Oct. 16
City Lit Books, 2523 N. Kedzie Blvd. in Chicago
Selected scenes from “She Plays in Darkness” and “Visions of Anna” followed by a book signing. Free; no reservations required.
(773) 235-2523
The Afterlife Trilogy Event
8-10 p.m. on Oct. 29
Uncommon Ground, 1401 W. Devon Ave. in Chicago
Free
(773) 456-9801
Reader Theater Event for the Afterlife Trilogy
7 p.m. on Nov. 5
Celtic Knot Public House, 626 Church St. in Evanston
Free
(847) 864-1679
The Afterlife Trilogy Event
7 p.m. on Jan. 30
The Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago
Free
(773) 293-2665
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