Playwright Levi Holloway said the script explores masculinity, loss, and isolation.
CHICAGO â A gripping tale brings an Oscar nominee and chicago favorite to an intimate local stage. The writer and director of 'Turret' is now playing at A Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago.CBS 2 spoke with the writer and director of 'Turret' about the production, now staged by A Red Orchid Theatre. On film, two-time Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon is known for his intense performances. And it's a perfect fit for the dystopian world in 'Turret.
My dad introduced me to the genre when I was probably a little too young for it. But it made an impression, and we bonded over that,' Holloway said.What is it about the genres that speak to Holloway?'I really appreciate stories about characters in extreme circumstances. Because usually those circumstances force our characters to change,' Holloway said.
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