Lawrence Garner has been acting on Chicago stages since 1994 with over 60 stage credits to his name. He is delighted to return to the stage for Dante’s experience of a whirlwind trip throughout humanity and the Spirit. His favorite adventures include Raven’s Playboy of the Western World (Old Mahon), Colorbox’s Proof (Robert), The Hypocrites’ Six Characters in Search of an Author (The Father), St. Sebastian’s “The Front Page” (Walter Burns), and the Oak Park Village Players’ Amadeus (Salieri).
“Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.”
And so we all begin—in darkness.
Join Dante on his most famous journey through the depths of hell, levels upon levels of purgatory, finally discovering the light and glory of paradise. You will find terror in the wild beasts he meets along the way; and only moments later great hope at the strong woman, Beatrice, who leads him always upwards.
This contemporary staged performances of one of the most epic stories of the western world is an immersive, multi-dimensional production that leads you into Dante’s universe. Returning to the stage for the 4th year, this year’s production.
It’s heaven. It’s hell. But above all, it’s worth the trip.
November 8–10, 2024
