Advance MAN
Part One of The HONEYCOMB TRILOGY
Written by Mac Rogers
Directed by Noah Elman*
Location
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St.
Chicago, IL 60626
Performances
August 14 - September 27, 2026
Press Opening: Aug. 21
Time
7:30pm
Sunday Matinees at 3:00pm
Run Time
2 hrs including 10 minute intermission
Tickets
$10-$40, sliding scale
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Astronaut Bill Cooke returns from the first manned mission to Mars bearing secrets and illicit cargo. Now his wife and teenage children are all that stand between Bill and a shocking action that will alter not only their lives, but all of humanity. ADVANCE MAN is the first part of Mac Rogers’ epic "The Honeycomb Trilogy," three stand-alone plays set in the same universe chronicling a conflict both intimate and global that will redefine the nature of the human race.
In this heart-pounding first play of Strawdog’s ambitious two-year project, playwright Mac Rogers tackles xenophobia, climate change, and family drama with his distinctive blend of sci-fi and horror.
CAST:
Michael Stejskal as Bill Cooke
Julie Partyka as Amelia Cooke
Emma Lindermann as Ronnie Cooke
Emerson Ross as Abbie Cooke
Skyler Tipton as Conor
Whitney Wolf as Valerie
Jesi Mullins as Belinda
Rio Soliz Ragazzone as Raf
Brett Garrett* as Kip
Jordan Prather as Lynn
Mab de Guzman* as Ronnie (Understudy)
Emma Anderson as Belinda and Lynn (Understudy)
Irwin Daye as Bill Cooke (Understudy)
Rich Adrian Lazatin as Raf and Abbie Cooke (Understudy)
Lynsy Folckomer as Valerie (Understudy)
Chelsea Bria as Amelia Cooke (Understudy)
Ethan Carlson as Kip and Conor (Understudy)
ADVANCE MAN: PART ONE OF THE HONEYCOMB TRILOGY is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.concordtheatricals.com
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Directed by Noah Elman*
Scenic Design - Brandii Champagne
Light Design - Ellie Humphrys
Sound Design - Heath Hays*
Costume Designer - Kasey Wolfgang
Props Designer - Leo Bassow
Intimacy Director - Kayla Menz
Fight Director - Jillian Leff
Composer - Ian Weber
Stage Manager - Mags Sowell
Production Manager - Andrew Lauzon
Producer - Shay Gordon*
Poster Design - August Velez Miller
* = Strawdog Ensemble Member
