Director's Note: Sometimes ya just have to escape the horrors of the real world and find some solace in a cheesy, warm hearted, and fun musical. Don’t think too hard. Find your escape. Laugh, smile, enjoy. Because that’s just what this show is all about...an evening of fun and entertainment.
About Surging Films & Theatrics:
SF&T was created in 2014 by Artistic Director Billy Surges, and we are very grateful to be in our 10th season. Over the last decade, Surging has grown exponentially and Billy Surges has now has produced over 50 productions in the Chicago area.
Most recently, SF&T was nominated for a Non-Equity (short run) Jeff Award for Urinetown the Musical in Summer of 2022 and had two performers nominated for 2023’s Catch Me If You Can (Casey Huls and Billy Surges).
SF&T prides themselves on taking bigger productions/ideas and transforming them into smaller performance spaces for a new take on the storytelling. We provide a safe space for recent college graduates and up-and-coming professional Chicago performers to gain experience and showcase their talents and abilities for Chicago audiences. As a small, non-union company, we rely primarily on ticket sales to cover our production costs, cast and crew stipends, and other expenses.. just hoping to break even and keep our doors open for the next production. We do not have maior donors or outside investors at this time. We are committed to putting every last dollar towards the production and the team of performers/crew that bring our shows to life so our SF&T community can thrive artistically. We hope you understand that the pandemic and record inflation has driven our ticket price up in order to keep our doors open. We greatly appreciate your support of SF&T.
For more information or if you are interested in donating, please visit www.surgingfilms.com
Special Thanks:
Bill & Diana Surges
Matt Baumann
Prarie Ridge High School
