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The Official Biography

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Her Story Theater at The Den Theatre - Upstairs Mainstage

The Official Biography

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An aging novelist and a young writer of creative non-fiction flirt with the seduction and danger of storytelling as they play cat and mouse with conflicting versions of the truth. When young, black journalist, Xan Smith is assigned to interview the once successful, now aging, white novelist, Henry Percival, her mission is clear. She is prepared to dismantle his career with a scathing expose that will cement her own reputation as a fearless cultural critic. But during their contentious meetings, Henry reveals something unexpected about his past. As she digs deeper, the story she uncovers changes the one she came to write. Xan must decide what she’s willing to tell, because in this game of perception and power, the biggest revelation may be about herself.

Written by Kurt McGinnis Brown
Directed by Richard Shavzin
Featuring Gary Houston and Shelby Marie Edwards.
This show is for ages 16+

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Her Story Theater at The Den Theatre - Upstairs Mainstage - 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60622

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Saturday, Mar 28
  1. 7:30pm
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Sunday, Mar 29
  1. 3:00pm
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Tuesday, Mar 31
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Wednesday, Apr 1
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Thursday, Apr 2
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Friday, Apr 3
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Saturday, Apr 4
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Thursday, Apr 9
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Friday, Apr 10
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Saturday, Apr 11
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Sunday, Apr 12
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Thursday, Apr 16
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Friday, Apr 17
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Saturday, Apr 18
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Sunday, Apr 19
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