The house that will not stand
by marcus gardley
directed by aaron reese boseman
In early nineteenth-century New Orleans, widowed mother Beatrice struggles to manage her headstrong daughters after the death of her second husband. But as the matriarch takes her place as head of the household, a more ominous transfer of power transpires in the region. The French-owned Louisiana Territory is about to be acquired by the United States, threatening the liberty of the free people of color residing on the land. A gripping examination of intersecting captivities, THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND follows four women in mourning as they look ahead to an uncertain and haunting future.
The House That Will Not Stand
by Marcus Gardley
directed by Aaron Reese Boseman
Performance dates:
October 28 – December 14, 2025
Previews: October 28 and 31 at 7 p.m., November 1 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., November 2 at 1 p.m.
Press Opening: Monday, November 3 at 7 p.m.
Closing: Sunday, December 14 at 1 p.m.
Performances Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays at 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.
No performances November 28, 29 and 30 (Thanksgiving Weekend)
Performance location (NEW VENUE):
Invictus Theatre Company at the Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois 60618
Ticket prices:
Previews and Mondays $25
All other performances $38
Running time:
Each part is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes plus one 15-minute intermission.
Content advisory:
Please be advised this production contains adult content.
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