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Playing March 15 to April 15 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, Chicago. Tickets are $25. CALL 773-404-7336 NOW FOR TICKET RESERVATIONS. More info at http://www.cbtheatre.org. Trailer for Commedia Beauregard's Chicago production of Bard Fiction, a play by Ben Tallen, Aaron Greer, Brian Watson-Jones and the members of the Pulp Bard Wiki. Directed by Christopher O. Kidder. Honor. Betrayal. Foot rubs. Shakespeare and Tarantino collide in this Elizabethan retelling of Pulp Fiction. The story follows the seedy characters of Tarantino's opus, now part of London's underworld, in seemingly disparate plotlines that merge in unexpected ways. An internet sensation when the idea first surfaced, it appeared on numerous blogs and news sites. It has captured the attention of writers from as far away as New Zealand who wanted to take part in the collaborative effort to bring this melding of high culture and pop culture to life. For a taste of what this show has to offer, please visit and peruse A Slurry Tale, the wiki that collects much of the worldwide effort. The play has gone through several iterations and was first presented in the Minnesota Fringe Festival as a single one-hour version by Tedious Brief Productions. Now the show has been expanded to be a full-length play that is being directed by Christopher O. Kidder for Commedia Beauregard, and features the music of Il Troubadore (who scored the 2011 production of A Klingon Christmas Carol). CAST Pumpkin Pie..... Stephen Dale Meadsweet Coney..... Jennifer Usellis Tavern Wench..... Megan Green Julius Winfield..... Jovan King Vincenzio (Vincent) de la Vega..... Josh Zagoren Brittanus..... Jake Jones Marvin..... Jason Markoff Roger..... Kevin Alves Claudio..... Andrew Brown-Thomas Lord Marcellus Wallace..... Reggie Vaughn Lady Mia Wallace..... Jacqueline Davies Scottish Dave, a taver-keeper and rogue..... Clark Bender Lancelot, an apothecary..... Kevin Alves Juno, his wife..... Ashley Boots Sprint, a messenger..... Sara Wolfson Butch (Buthcher) Coolidge, a boxer..... Zach Livingston Fabiana, his betrothed..... Megan Green Ghost of Butch's Father..... Clark Bender Norman, a boxing trainer..... Phil Zimmermann Esmerelda de las Vias Tres..... Ashley Boots Maynard, a rustic..... Phil Zimmermann Zed, a rustic..... Stephen Dale The Gimp, a fallen lord..... Clark Bender Jacob, a coffee enthusiast..... Andrew Brown-Thomas Baron Winston DeWulf, a roguish knight..... Jerry Marzullo Bess, a server at the Slender Hare..... Megan Green CREW Director..... Christopher O. Kidder Stage Manager..... Nikki Marquardt Assistant Stage Manager..... Ann Dernbach Musical Score..... Il Troubadore Fight Choreographer..... Zach Livingston Technical Director..... Devon Mackay Costume Design..... kClare Kemock Costume Assistant..... Jacqueline Davies Lighting Design..... Eric Van Tassel Sound Design..... Ian Feigl Props Design..... Joshua Hurley Language Coach..... Phil Zimmermann Casting Associate..... Jamie Bragg Production Photography..... Scott Pakudaitis Graphic Design..... Christopher O. Kidder & Tedious Brief Productions Postering Crew..... Ali Mostrom, Christina Romano, Paul T. Video directed and edited by Clark Bender. Starring Jovan King as Julius and Josh Zagoren as Vincent. Music by Il Troubadore.