Pictured: Janet Ulrich Brooks. Photo by Brandon Dahlquist.

Victory Gardens Theater will close its 42nd season with the Chicago Premiere of NATIVE GARDENS, Karen Zacarías new comedy, directed by Marti Lyons June 2 – July 2, 2017.

The cast includes Patrick Clear (Frank Butley), Paloma Nozicka (Tania Del Valle), Gabriel Ruiz (Pablo Del Valle) and Janet Ulrich Brooks (Virginia Butley).

The creative team includes William Boles (scenic design), Samantha Jones (costume design), Keith Parham (lighting design) and Mikhail Fiksel (sound design). Isaac Gomez is the dramaturg and Tina Jach is the production stage manager.

“Much has happened in the last year that has challenged our ideas of what it means to be an American,” comments Artistic Director Chay Yew. “Playwright Karen Zacarias’ hilarious new play asks us to further consider: What does it mean to be a good neighbor? In a city proud of its many unique and great neighborhoods, I couldn’t be more ecstatic to share this timely comedy that is close to our hearts.”