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It begins the way every sleepover begins: boredom, gossip, contraband tequila, and an argument about Taylor Swift. It ends somewhere you will absolutely not see coming.
Wildly funny and wonderfully unhinged, Adolescent Salvation captures adolescence in all its contradictions — sloppy, raw, and deeply human. Tim Venable's audacious new play is another Theater Wit production guaranteed to spark conversation, now playing through October 3.
Be advised, Adolescent Salvation contains material that might be challenging for some viewers. For details, please click here (warning: spoilers).
★★★★ Superb! Exceptionally well-acted by the entire cast. Piper Jean Bailey is a star in the making if ever this theater city had one. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
Reader Recommended! Sharp, smart, and often undeniably hilarious. Whiplash-inducing hairpin turns with top-tier physical comedy and wrenching emotional truth. The performances are sensational! Catey Sullivan, Chicago Reader
★★★★ Surprising, disturbing and captivating. A triumph! You may wonder whether this production will linger in your mind. The answer is a resounding YES. Paul Lisnak, Curtain Call Chicago
Highly Recommended! Dark, often funny and ultimately disturbing. An experience not to be missed with a magnificently gifted cast. Colin Douglas, Chicago Theater Reviews
★★★ Bailey is captivating. Takes a turn from mean-spirited sleepover to OMG what the hell is going on?!? Mike Davis, Chicago Sun-Times
A sharply observed, disturbing, morally ambiguous play that also happens to be absolutely hilarious. Cienfuegos’s direction is exquisite. The three actors are superb. Piper Jean Bailey turns in a star-making performance and one of the best of the year to date. C.J. Fernandez, Stage and Cinema
Maura Kidwell gives a stand-out performance. Will pull at the heartstrings! Emily Werner, Broadway World
A fantastic play! Jordan Levene is excellent. Brandon Acosta is superb. A must-see that keeps audience members on the edge of their seat. Quinn Delaney, Playlist HQ
Content Warning
Adolescent Salvation contains material that might be challenging for some viewers.
Content Warnings
Discussion or depiction of sexual situations, sexual violence, pedophilia, eating disorders, and death/dying.
Effects Warning
Non-nicotine vaping.
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