BNT Artistic Director Elise Marie Davis and Managing Director Rose Hamill issued the following statement:
After careful thought and consideration, we at Broken Nose Theatre have made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone our production of This Is Only a Test. Between the governor's decision to extend the shelter-in-place mandate and our resident venue's call to wait before opening back up to the public, we recognize that the current timeline simply would not allow us to give this play the world premiere it deserves. As a company dedicated to telling new stories in ways that are both inclusive and conversation-provoking, our goal is to honor the work and vision that has been so carefully crafted thus far in the process at a time when it is safe to do so. We are as committed as ever to bringing Eric Reyes Loo's incredible play to life, and we will be slating this production in our 2020-21 season; we also aim to retain as many of the artists currently involved as possible. We look forward to sharing this new, darkly satirical and terrifically engaging play with Chicago audiences next spring.
We intend to pay all artists involved for the work they have done thus far. If you would like to support this initiative during these unprecedented times, consider making a donation at brokennosetheatre.com/donatetoday. We appreciate any generosity you are able to grant us.
About Broken Nose Theatre:
Broken Nose Theatre is a Pay-What-You-Can theatre company. Founded in 2012, BNT was the 2018 recipient of the Emerging Theater Award, presented by the League of Chicago Theatres and Broadway in Chicago. The company has produced and developed 20 full-length plays (including 12 Chicago or world premieres) and over 50 new short plays through our annual Bechdel Fest. We strive to spark conversation, cultivate empathy, and amplify underrepresented voices, and are committed to making new, exciting and relevant theatre that is economically accessible to all audiences. For more information, please visit www.brokennosetheatre.com.